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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
Oakland Marathon
Oakland, AlamedaI-35 Challenge
Kansas City, MissouriVirtual Race Me
Mountain Green, UtahC-VILLE-athon
Charlottesville, VirginiaFort4Fitness Kit's Club & Silver Fox Club
Fort Wayne, IndianaReady for Marathon/50K/50-Mile
Rochester, New YorkTeam Philly Race Training 2026
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTeam CKF Running Series
Aspen, ColoradoThe Official 8 Continents Marathon Club
Minneapolis, MinnesotaNew York, NY Galloway Running Club and Training Program
New York, New YorkJacksonville Galloway Training Program
Jacksonville, FloridaCincinnati, OH Galloway Training Program
Cincinnati, OhioLakeland, FL Galloway Training Program
Lakeland, FloridaRaleigh, NC Galloway Training Program
Raleigh, North Carolina5 Fields/TCRR Training Team
Charles City, VirginiaPinkathon 2026 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!
Any Place in the World!, CaliforniaDallas, TX Galloway Training Program
Dallas, TexasMEGAMILES
Hattiesburg, MississippiQueen City Crown
Helena, MontanaWest 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, OhioTeam Running Lab Half / Full Marathon Training Group
Brighton, MichiganLOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD SAN LEANDRO 5K, 10, HALF MARATHON & MARATHON
San Leandro, CaliforniaRWT Summer/Fall Marathon Training
Tulsa, OklahomaDenver, CO Galloway Training Program
Denver, ColoradoSVR Richmond Marathon Group Training Program
Winchester, VirginiaFall Full & Half Marathon Training Class Presented by ASICS (Omaha)
Omaha, NebraskaRunner's High Club 2026-2027 Training Program
Houston, TexasFleet Feet Metairie 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Program - Presented by Asics & SuperFeet
Metairie, LouisianaBig Island International Marathon 2027 30 years running the old coast of Hawaii
Hilo, HawaiiBelleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon
Belleville, IllinoisSundown Rundown - Fifth Street Cross Edition
Emmaus, PennsylvaniaPacific Coast Running Festival
Long Beach, WashingtonJackson Hole Marathon, Hole Half Marathon, Jackson Hole Quarter Marathon
Jackson, Wyoming2026 Backyard Ultra
Princeton, MassachusettsFidalgo Trail Run
Anacortes, WashingtonUtah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)
Oakley, UtahHiawatha Fall Trail Run
Taft, MontanaMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)
Colonial Heights, VirginiaThe Clemson Wildlife Trail Run
Central, South CarolinaBerlin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.