2026 Boston Cutoff Virtual Marathon
For Those Who Missed the Cut
Marathon • Grand Prize: 2027 Boston Marathon Entry Fee Paid
Disclaimer: This virtual race is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) or the official Boston Marathon.
🎯 Who This Race Is For
This virtual marathon is for runners who:
• Qualified for Boston 2026 but didn’t make the cutoff, or
• Were within 10 minutes of their Boston qualifying time
📅 Race Details
• Distance: 26.2 miles (full marathon)
• Race Window: April 11–26, 2026
• Location: Anywhere — run your own route or participate in a certified marathon
• Cost: FREE
🏆 The Grand Prize
All finishers are entered into a random drawing to win:
🎟️ A fully paid entry to the 2027 Boston Marathon!
Whether you were heartbreakingly close or still needed a few minutes for a BQ, this race gives you a second chance to shine.
🎟️ How to Earn Raffle Tickets
• ✅ 1 ticket for completing the race
• 💨 Bonus tickets 1 ticket per .1% improvement over qualifying time
• 📣 10 extra tickets for every person you refer
• 🦄 2x multiplier if you race on Marathon Monday (April 20)
• ✂️ 2x multiplier if you qualified for Boston 2026 but didn't make the cutoff
🛤️ Two Ways to Participate
Option 1: Run Your Own Marathon
• Complete 26.2 miles anywhere during the race window
• Upload your GPS data (Strava, Garmin, etc.)
Option 2: Run an Official Marathon
• Choose any certified marathon held April 11–26, 2026
• Popular examples:
• Newport Marathon – April 18, 2026
• Eugene Marathon – April 26, 2026
• GPS upload still required for eligibility
✅ Eligibility Requirements
• You must have a valid Boston 2026 qualifying time (or be within 10 minutes of your BQ)
• You were not accepted into the 2026 Boston Marathon
• You must upload GPS-verified results to be entered into the drawing
🚀 Ready to Run?
Registration is free. Sign up now and decide when to race later!
Let’s turn heartbreak into motivation. We may have missed the cut, but not the point.