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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, AlamedaSalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, UtahTwo Cities Marathon
Fresno, CaliforniaALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
Albuquerque, New MexicoPonderosa Polar Challenge 2026
Orderville, UtahFort Worth Marathon
Fort Worth, TexasSanta Clarita Marathon
Santa Clarita, Los AngelesAllianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Richmond 8k
Richmond, VirginiaOcean City Running Festival
Ocean City, MarylandGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M, Fort Pierce, FL (47)
Fort Pierce, FloridaSports Backers Marathon Training Team
Richmond, VirginiaNovant Health Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte, North CarolinaRYR Endurance Race Weekend
Owensboro, KentuckyHonoring our Heroes Marathon
Rolla, MissouriColorado River Run: 100-Mile & 50-Mile Ultra, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K
Marble Falls, Texas2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K
Seattle, WashingtonGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Homestead, FL (47)
Homestead, Florida2026 - San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TexasRaceJoy Realtime
Moorestown, New JerseyHeartland Galloway Training Program
Lawrence, KansasJacksonville Galloway Training Program
Jacksonville, FloridaMetro DC Galloway Training Program
Alexandria, VirginiaDallas, TX Galloway Training Program
Dallas, TexasGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaDallas Running Club Fall Training Program
Dallas, TexasFrisco Running Club
Frisco, TexasGo The Distance 2025
Katy, TexasRed Coyote Pack Pacers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma2025 Born to Be a Princess 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Mcdonough, GeorgiaWhite Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-Marathon
Minneapolis, MinnesotaIgnite Trail Marathon
Albion, IndianaFort4Fitness Kit's Club & Silver Fox Club
Fort Wayne, IndianaRISE Running Festival
Coming Soon, Texas2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm® With A Running Passion
Orlando, FloridaWinter Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half and 10k
Waynesvilles, OhioThree Lakes Triathlons and Kings Market San Juan Island Runs
Friday Harbor, WashingtonBirmingham Marathon, Half, & 10K
Birmingham, AlabamaMelting Mitten Mini-Marathon
Dexter, MichiganBOSTON FIRE CANCER FOUNDATION - BOSTON MARATHON 2026
Boston, MassachusettsHudson Valley Marathon
Highland, UlsterCougar Mountain Trail Run Series (May)
Bellevue, WashingtonEPIC Marathon and Running Festival with myTEAM TRIUMPH
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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.