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Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon
Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon is a marathon event held in Geneva, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 11, 2027. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 11, 2027
- Location
- Geneva, IL
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Location
- Geneva, Illinois
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Very Flat
- Registration
- bq2races.com
- Official website
- bq2races.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 372 ft gain, 395 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 33°F at the start, 80% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon
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 — #20 (BQ rate 52.2%, PR score 99.3, Very Flat)
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Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon: common questions
- When is the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 11, 2027.
- Where is the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon held?
- In Geneva, Illinois.
- What distances does the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon?
- About 300 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 Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at bq2races.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. $170 (from bq2races.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon start?
- 6:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 372 ft gain, 395 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon?
- about 33°F at the start, 80% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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