Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon

Runners from over 30 states, Canada, Mexico, and a handful of other countries come to Spring Change BQ.2 and Last Chance BQ.2 each year to make their Boston dreams come true.  Over 50% of finishers do just that, taking advantage of the course, the weather, and the perks to beat their qualifying times and get a chance to register for Boston.

Last Chance BQ.2 is an early September race for runners looking for one last shot at qualifying or improving their qualifying time.  It is held just before general registration opens for Boston (if past schedules hold true).

The Last Chance BQ.2 is here to give you your best chance at crossing the finish line not just within your qualifying limit, but several minutes under to get you to the starting line in Hopkinton.

Fabyan Forest Preserve West, Route 31 just north of Fabyan Parkway, on a flat, fast, sheltered scenic paved loop of the Fox River Trail. Easy access from Chicago’s O’Hare, Midway, and Rockford airports.

• Friday, September 8, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Early packet pickup
• Friday, September 8, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.   Race village preview, course preview jog, Q&A, elite bottle marking station
• Saturday, September 9, 5:15 a.m. – 6:25 a.m.   Race day packet pickup, elite bottle drop and marking
• Saturday, September 9, 6:30 a.m.  Race start