Baystate Marathon
One of the Flattest, Fastest BQ Courses in the Northeast.
Race day
18
Oct 2026
One of the Flattest, Fastest BQ Courses in the Northeast.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 18 October 2026RunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 08:00 local (America/New York)RunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · RelayRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Location | Lowell, Massachusetts, United StatesRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Start area | Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell, MAConfirm the exact start with the organizerRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | $80–$110RunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · USATF certifiedRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 20 mRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Field size | About 2,500 runners (typical field)RunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Organizer | Greater Lowell Road RunnersRunSignup · 24 Jul 2026 | RunSignup | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | baystatemarathon.comOrganizer · 24 Jul 2026 | Organizer | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 24 Jul 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 24 Jul 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Established in 1990 and run every October in Lowell, Massachusetts, the Baystate Marathon starts and finishes at the Tsongas Center and covers two loops of a flat, fast course tracing the Merrimack River and crossing its bridges. Among the flattest, quickest courses in the Northeast, it draws runners chasing Boston qualifiers under crisp fall foliage. A half marathon and half-marathon relay run alongside the 26.2-mile race, staged entirely by volunteers.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing a listed Boston qualifier
Baystate Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay options around Lowell, Massachusetts, United States and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
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Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Baystate Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Baystate Marathon is currently listed for October 18, 2026, which makes the October planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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