microBQ
No qualifying standard required. Pace groups structured around BQ targets for every age and gender category.
The BQ is within range. The environment makes the difference.
microBQ is built for runners who have done the training and need a race that doesn't get in the way. No qualifier required to enter — just the intention to run a Boston qualifying time.
Pace groups cover BQ targets across every age and gender category. The course is flat, the field is controlled, and the operations are designed to keep you on pace.
Your BQ target. Your group.
Pace groups are structured around the BAA's qualifying standards for each age and gender category, with groups targeting both the standard and the typical buffer needed to get in. Full pace group details will be released with registration.
| Target Time | Pace / Mile | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2:55:00 | 6:41/mi | Men 18–34 BQ |
| 3:00:00 | 6:52/mi | Men 35–39 BQ |
| 3:05:00 | 7:03/mi | Men 40–44 BQ |
| 3:25:00 | 7:49/mi | Women 18–34 BQ |
| 3:30:00 | 8:01/mi | Women 35–39 BQ |
| 3:35:00 | 8:13/mi | Women 40–44 BQ |
Flat, fast, and controlled.
Rockland Lake State Park offers a flat, closed loop with consistent surface conditions. The race is structured to keep runners on pace from the gun.
- Date: October 9, 2027
- Location: Rockland Lake State Park, NY
- Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Open entry — no qualifying standard required
- BQ pace groups across all age and gender categories
- Controlled field — serious BQ attempts only
- Personal bottle service at every aid station
- Certified course and professional timing
Registration opens August 1.
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