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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 2025
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 2025 - 2026 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 2025 - 2026
Oakland Marathon
Oakland, AlamedaRun Kalamazoo Run Camp
Kalamazoo, MichiganRace the Wolf
Sandpoint, IdahoJasper Mountain Trail Fest 2026
Dayton, WashingtonMissoula Marathon Half Marathon 5K Kids Marathon
Missoula, MontanaIndependence Double
Winter Park, FloridaRunning with the Devil 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, and 50K
Las Vegas, NevadaSan Lorenzo River Trail Run
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaCOCOA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON - 1mile - 5k - 10k - 21k - 30k - 42k
Cocoa, FloridaThe Great Augusta Marathon & Half
Augusta, MaineBob Marshall Trail Race
Seeley Lake, MontanaSan Francisco Marathon
San FranciscoXENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON
Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaJack & Jill Downhill Marathon, Half Marathon Washington
North Bend, WashingtonConquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Wellsboro, PennsylvaniaAustin Solstice Circuit: Marathon, 52M, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K
Spicewood, TexasRun for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Emporium, PennsylvaniaYellowstone Trail Race
West Yellowstone, MontanaThe Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
Hurley, Wisconsin2026 Haulin Aspen
Bend, OregonThe Great Waterville Marathon & Half
Waterville, MaineDark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Mill Spring, North CarolinaRUN ROCKAWAY BEACH END OF SUMMER MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
Rockaway BEACH, New YorkWausau Marathon
Wausau, WisconsinEast Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Morgan, UtahMoonlight on the Falls - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Distance Challenge
Davis, West VirginiaOak Ridge Qualifier: Half and Full Marathon
Oak Ridge, TennesseeLabor Day Triple
Winter Park, FloridaFirefly Six Hour Trail Race
Fort Wayne, Indiana2026 - NorthShore Inline Marathon
Duluth, MinnesotaDevil After Dark
Las Vegas, NevadaPriest Lake Marathon
Priest Lake, IdahoMontana Marathon
Billings, MontanaThe Great Lincoln Marathon & Half
Lincoln, MaineGarmin Marathon Toledo
Toledo, OhioIrving Oktoberfest Half Marathon
Irving, TexasPRESALE! 2026 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K
Atlantic City, New Jersey"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Syracuse, New YorkIMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird
Des Moines, IowaRaceJoy Realtime
Moorestown, New JerseyEDGE: Advanced Marathon Training Program
Lewis Center, OhioBoise Galloway Run Walk Run
Boise, Idaho
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.