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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Tsongas Center, Lowell MA
Marathon · Half
46–63°F · some rain risk
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2025
38–61°F
dry
2024
40–62°F
dry
2023
43–62°F
dry
2022
45–65°F
rain
2021
47–59°F
dry
2020
37–59°F
dry
2019
45–55°F
dry
2018
35–43°F
dry
2017
47–71°F
dry
2016
57–75°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
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.
Events Offered
- Marathon: Not ready for a marathon, but you want to start your journey - run our very popular half marathon.
- Half Marathon: Participate in our half marathon relay with a friend.
Event Support
The Baystate Marathon Weekend is presented and supported by the Greater Lowell Road Runners.
Race Motto
We proudly proclaim we "For Runners by Runners".
Race Information
Join us on September 27, 2026 at the Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA. For more details, visit the official race page: Baystate Marathon.
Course map
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