Baystate Marathon

Baystate Marathon is a well regarded road race held in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, known for being flat, fast, and especially attractive to runners chasing a Boston qualifier. The official race site describes it as one of the most prestigious fast paced marathons in the country, with a course that runs through Lowell and along the Merrimack River. It is built very much as a runners’ race, with a reputation for strong organization, practical race execution, and a course designed to support good times rather than spectacle alone.