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Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)
Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois) is a marathon event held in Geneva, Illinois. It was last held on September 6, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 254 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Geneva, IL
- Field size
- ~254 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 6, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Geneva, Illinois
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 254 runners
- Course
- Mostly Flat
- Registration
- bq2races.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: sold out
- Start time
- 6:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 67°F at the start, 97% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo historical archive (gridded reanalysis), checked October 8, 2026)
About the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)
Time-focused, small-field race designed specifically for Boston qualifying attempts, with minimal distractions and a supportive racing environment.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #8 (BQ rate 66.7%, PR score 97.2, Mostly Flat)
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Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois): common questions
- When is the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois) held?
- In Geneva, Illinois.
- What distances does the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois) offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)?
- About 254 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at bq2races.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: sold out.
- What time does the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois) start?
- 6:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)?
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois)?
- about 67°F at the start, 97% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo historical archive (gridded reanalysis), checked October 8, 2026).
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