Baystate Marathon
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Lowell, MA
- Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 01852
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Aim for your Boston Qualifying time on this course, known for supporting strong performances and organized by runners, for runners.
- Competitive
CompetitiveGreat for: runners who like a competitive edge
The Baystate Marathon offers a prime opportunity for runners aiming to achieve a Boston Qualifying Time. Known as one of the top marathons for BQ entry, this event is thoughtfully designed to support your best performance. For those not quite ready for the full marathon, a popular half marathon and a half marathon relay are also available. Presented by the Greater Lowell Road Runners, this event truly embodies its "For Runners by Runners" philosophy.
What to expect
- A course specifically designed to help you achieve a Boston Qualifying Time.
- Choose from a full marathon, a popular half marathon, or a half marathon relay.
- An event organized by the Greater Lowell Road Runners, emphasizing a runner-centric experience.
Standout details
- Boston Marathon Qualifier focus
- "For Runners by Runners" philosophy
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay options
- Organized by Greater Lowell Road Runners
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $85.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:55 AM EDT · From $85.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- 26.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $100.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
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- 26.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:55 AM EDT · From $100.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
Half Marathon Relay
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $85.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortlonger distance
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
Consistently one of the top marathons for entry to the Boston Marathon - the Baystate Marathon is designed to give you your best chance to run a Boston Qualifying Time.
Not ready for a marathon, but you want to start your journey - run our very popular half marathon, or run with a friend in our half marathon relay.
The Baystate Marathon Weekend is presented and supported by the Greater Lowell Road Runners.
We proudly proclaim we " For Runners by Runners "
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