Minuteman BQ Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race
Starting at 64°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temperatures rising to 76°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 72% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Minuteman BQ Marathon runs on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway in Arlington, Massachusetts, about 20 minutes from downtown Boston. The USATF-certified course covers seven 6-kilometer loops starting and finishing at Hill's Hill near Ed Burns Arena, with turnarounds at Bow Street to the west and the Summer Street area to the east. The race caps the field at 50 runners and exists specifically as a Boston Marathon qualifier, with a 5-hour finish cutoff and no separate awards. It is scheduled to hold its first edition on September 5, 2027.
