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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
Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K
Colorado Springs, Colorado2026 Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon
Point Of Rocks, MarylandGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaVirtual Race Me
Mountain Green, UtahC-VILLE-athon
Charlottesville, VirginiaFort4Fitness Kit's Club & Silver Fox Club
Fort Wayne, IndianaReady for Marathon/50K+
Rochester, New YorkTeam Philly Race Training 2026
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTeam CKF Running Series
Aspen, ColoradoThe Official 8 Continents Marathon Club
Minneapolis, MinnesotaMetro DC Galloway Training Program
Alexandria, VirginiaAtlanta Marathon & Half Marathon Galloway Training
Atlanta, GeorgiaGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaNew York, NY Galloway Running Club and Training Program
New York, New YorkMCRRC First Time Marathon (FTM) Program
Rockville, MarylandRaleigh, NC Galloway Training Program
Raleigh, North CarolinaCincinnati, OH Galloway Training Program
Cincinnati, OhioJacksonville Galloway Training Program
Jacksonville, FloridaLakeland, FL Galloway Training Program
Lakeland, Florida5 Fields/TCRR Training Team
Charles City, VirginiaPGRC Marathon Training Program
Greenbelt, MarylandPinkathon 2026 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!
Any Place in the World!, CaliforniaIPTT Progressive Marathon
Country Club Hills, IllinoisFall 10 Miler, Half Marathon, and Marathon Training
Arlington, VirginiaMCRRC Experienced Marathon Program (XMP)
Rockville, MarylandVentura Galloway Training Program
Camarillo, CaliforniaDallas, TX Galloway Training Program
Dallas, TexasMEGAMILES
Hattiesburg, MississippiMarathon Kids 2026 with Fleet Feet
Lincoln, NebraskaQueen City Crown
Helena, MontanaFCRC Marathon Training Program
Fort Collins, ColoradoWest of the River Series (June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters)
Rochester, New YorkVCF 2027 Summer Training Team- Starting June 1st, 2027
Richmond, VirginiaToledo, OH Galloway Training Program
Whitehouse, OhioFleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs
West Hartford, ConnecticutTeam Running Lab Half / Full Marathon Training Group
Brighton, MichiganNext Step Training - Half Full Marathon
Columbia, MarylandHotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD
Metairie, LouisianaSan Lorenzo River Trail Run
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaMadison Marathon
Ennis, Montana4 THE LONG RUN LLC Half Marathon and Marathon Training (for Log Jammer)
Shreveport, LouisianaMontana Trail Series
West Yellowstone, Montana
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.