WHO: 300 eligible runners from across North America, all with one dream.

WHAT: Best chance to get to Boston.

WHERE: Geneva, IL, 45 minutes west of Chicago.

Runners from over 30 states, Canada, Mexico, and a handful of other countries come to Spring Change BQ.2 and Last Chance BQ.2 each year to make their Boston dreams come true. Over 50% of finishers do just that, taking advantage of the course, the weather and the perks to beat their qualifying times and get a chance to register for Boston.

WHAT: Best chance to get to Boston.

Spring Chance BQ.2 is an April race designed for runners who have trained all winter and are ready to qualify early and take the pressure off of their summer.  

The Last Chance BQ.2 is an early September race for runners looking for one last chance at qualifying or improving their qualifying time. It is held just before general registration opens for Boston (if past schedules hold true).

The races give you your best chance at crossing the finish line not just within your qualifying limit, but with enough time under to get you to the starting line in Hopkinton. 

The race takes place at Fabyan Forest Preserve West in Geneva, IL. The course is on a flat, fast, sheltered scenic paved loop of the Fox River Trail. There's easy access from Chicago O’Hare and Midway airports, as well as Rockford airports.

Course Map

Race Fee: $170

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