Tallahassee Marathon

Registration is open to all runners through RunSignup. Entry opens September 1 and stays open until the race fills. The field is small, so early registration is a good idea.

Yes, it is a Boston qualifier. Keep in mind the course has real hills for a Florida race, with significant cumulative gain across the multi-loop layout, so the net downhill does not guarantee an easy BQ effort.

The time limit is 6 hours.

The course runs a multi-loop layout with over 600 feet of gain and a modest net drop. The hills are pronounced by Florida standards and repeat across the loops, so you will encounter them multiple times rather than just once.

Expect a cold start, often in the low 40s, warming into the mid-60s by the later miles. The morning chill can catch you off guard, so a throwaway layer at the start is worth it.

This is a small race with a few hundred finishers. The intimate size means less congestion on course, but also that spots fill without much warning once registration opens.

Yes, the Tallahassee Marathon course is USATF certified, which means your finishing time is valid for Boston qualifying purposes.