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Baystate Marathon
Massachusetts' Fastest Boston Qualifier — Flat Merrimack River and Mill City Fall Classic
New England's top BQ course — flat Merrimack River loops in America's original industrial city of Lowell.
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Race date: October 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
About
The Baystate Marathon is one of New England's top Boston qualifiers — an exceptionally flat course along the Merrimack River in Lowell (the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution) and Tyngsboro. Known for its smooth tarmac, gentle river loops, and ideal October conditions, Baystate produces hundreds of Boston qualifiers every year. The Lowell National Historical Park textile mills set the industrial backdrop.
Location
| Venue | Lowell Memorial Auditorium |
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| Address | 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852 |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
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| Elevation gain | 15 m |
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| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
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| Weather notes | Mid-October in Lowell averages 9 to 16 C (48 to 61 F). Perfect BQ conditions. Flat river course. Peak foliage. |
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Race profile
| First held | 2001 |
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| Average runners | 4,200 |
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Registration
| Price | $85 to $115 |
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| Participant limit | 4,500 |
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Contact
| Organizer | Baystate Marathon |
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