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Marathons are a bucket list goal for most runners across America. The 26.2 miles (42km) is a huge achievement, but short enough to be possible by most people - after a lot of hard training - but definitely long enough and tough enough to make running marathons one of life's most memorable experiences.
From small, locally organized marathons, to the biggest races in the USA, attracting tens of thousands of runners, the findarace event calendar is the most comprehensive and is the easiest way to find your next great challenge.
Marathons Near Me 2026
So whether you’re looking for your nearest trail marathon in Arizona or Texas or the buzz of a big-city road-race in New York, Ohio or Massachusetts check out our comprehensive 2026 - 2027 marathons list below: and hit the “Refine” button above to tailor your search by location or terrain.
If 26.2 miles doesn't feel tough enough, think about trying a challenging Ultra Marathon. And if you're not quite ready for a Full Marathon yet? See our Half Marathon Calendar.
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US Marathons 2026 - 2027
Spring Full and Half Marathon Training Class (Fleet Feet Lincoln)
Lincoln, NebraskaBootleg Marathon
Oak Ridge, TennesseeGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaSalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, UtahAtlanta Marathon & Half Marathon Galloway Training
Atlanta, GeorgiaCincinnati, OH Galloway Training Program
Cincinnati, OhioLong Beach, CA Galloway Training Program
Long Beach, CaliforniaVCF 2026 Winter Running Training Teams
Richmond, VirginiaVirtual Race Me
Mountain Green, UtahBlue Ridge Fleet Feet Roanoke Training Program
Roanoke, VirginiaFort4Fitness Kit's Club & Silver Fox Club
Fort Wayne, IndianaC-VILLE-athon
Charlottesville, VirginiaTeam Running Lab Half / Full Marathon Training Group
Brighton, MichiganFleet Feet Toledo Training Programs 2026
Toledo, OhioRed Coyote Spring Full/Half/Quarter Marathon Training Program
Oklahoma City, OklahomaRaleigh, NC Galloway Training Program
Raleigh, North CarolinaToledo, OH Galloway Training Program
Whitehouse, OhioGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaSpring 2026 Full and Half Marathon Training Class (Fleet Feet Omaha)
Omaha, NebraskaFort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay
Fort Smith, ArkansasTeam Philly Race Training 2026
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCoffee Marathon
Murfreesboro, TennesseeFleet Feet Buffalo Spring Training Program
Buffalo, New YorkSeabrook Lucky Trails
Seabrook, TexasMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens, GA (11)
Athens, GeorgiaCatalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K
Avalon, CaliforniaMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (11)
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M, at Little Rock, AR (11)
Little Rock, ArkansasLand Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race
Grand Rivers, KentuckyMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Pflugerville, TX (11)
Pflugerville, TexasRodeo Trail Run of Austin: Half-Marathon, Marathon & Backyard Ultra
Spicewood, TexasDes Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk
Des Moines, IowaBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NevadaLegs n' Dregs Brewery Marathon
New Orleans, LouisianaMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Everett, WA (12)
Everett, WashingtonHeroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Columbus, GeorgiaRace to Space Marathon & Half Marathon
Huntsville, AlabamaCrazy Desert Trail Race
San Angelo, TexasMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Fort Pierce, FL (12)
Fort Pierce, FloridaMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (12)
Charlotte, North CarolinaUndergrad Spring 2026
Rexburg, IdahoOakland Marathon
Oakland, Alameda
How long does it take to run a marathon?
How long does it take to run a marathon?
For the average runner, achieving a marathon completion time of under 4 hours is a big achievement. Some marathons, like the Phoenix marathon, are renowned for a fast course and attract elite runners looking to achieve their very best times.
Why run a marathon?
Why run a marathon?
Running a marathon is a real feat of endurance and takes a serious amount of commitment and preparation. There are lots of reasons thousands of Americans run marathons each year, from personal goals to weight loss and raising money for charity. Running a marathon is a real journey that involves committing plenty of time to train, but the reward of the life-affirming achievement is definitely worth it!
What are the biggest marathons in the US?
What are the biggest marathons in the US?
There are a huge number of marathons across America every year, but there are a handful of globally known prestigious events on everyone’s bucket list. The iconic Boston Marathon is a true American classic, whilst the annual Chicago marathon is an event with fiercely sought-after entrances. New York is one if the biggest cities in the world, and its marathon is the biggest in the U with 47,839 finishers in 2022.
What is the average marathon finishing time?
What is the average marathon finishing time?
The average global marathon time is 4 hours, 29 minutes, and 53 seconds. If we look at the times by gender, men typically finish a marathon in about 4 hours, 21 minutes, and 3 seconds, while women usually take around 4 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds.
How long should a beginner train for a marathon?
How long should a beginner train for a marathon?
Marathon training programs usually last between 12 and 20 weeks. New marathon runners should work towards increasing their weekly running distance to 50 miles during the four months before the marathon. It's enough to run three to five times a week. Most of these runs should be at an easy pace.
How to choose the right Marathon race?
How to choose the right Marathon race?
Two key factors to consider are weather and course conditions. Depending on what time of year and which state you’re running in, you’ll come up against a wide variety of different weather conditions and that could make completing the race more difficult. You should also consider how tough the course is and how many steep hills are included in the route. Keeping these factors in mind will help you to choose a race with the right level of challenge.