Baystate Marathon
USATF CertifiedSunday, October 18, 2026
Lowell, Massachusetts
The Experience
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"
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
MA23009JK · Expires 2033
Certified Course Name
2023 Bay State Half Marathon
Net Drop
+0.05
m/km
Separation
0.5%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10/18/2026 08:00
Start Location
Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA 01852
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Tech Race Shirt
Registration
Register online — $85
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
63°F
☽
Avg Low
46°F
☂
Precip
0.08 in
🍃
Wind
10.1 mph
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The Experience
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"
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
MA23009JK · Expires 2033
Certified Course Name
2023 Bay State Half Marathon
Net Drop
+0.05
m/km
Separation
0.5%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10/18/2026 08:00
Start Location
Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA 01852
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Tech Race Shirt
Registration
Register online — $85
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results