The Cheap Marathon
The Cheap Marathon is a flat New Hampshire rail-trail road marathon with a time-trial start, fast pacing conditions, and a small-field feel.
Quick facts
- Flat rail-trail road marathon in Windham
- Time-trial start with runners seeded by pace
- 6 hour 30 minute marathon cutoff
- No race-day registration because of the start format
Is registration open for the 2027 Cheap Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 The Cheap Marathon is open.
About the Cheap Marathon
The Cheap Marathon is built for runners who want a clean shot at a fast day. The race uses a time-trial start on the Windham and Derry Rail Trail, so the field spreads out early and the full marathon feels calmer than a typical crowded spring road race.
Course
The marathon covers two out-and-back loops on paved rail trail. The profile stays flat enough for steady pacing, aid is spaced about every 3 miles, and the time-trial format helps keep the opening stretch from bunching up.
Race-day weather
Early April in southern New Hampshire often means a cold wait at the start with better racing weather once the day gets moving. Wind and raw temperatures can matter, especially on an exposed rail-trail morning.
Past Cheap Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, April 3, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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The Cheap Marathon FAQ
When is The Cheap Marathon?
The 2027 Cheap Marathon is on Saturday, April 3, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Cheap Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Cheap Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runreg.com.
Is The Cheap Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The Cheap Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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