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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
VICTORY RACES - Marathon, Half, and 5K
Hillsdale, IndianaSteamtown Marathon 2026
Scranton, PennsylvaniaWhite Pine Thaw Marathon Relay
Comstock Park, MichiganSeabrook Lucky Trails
Seabrook, TexasLand Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race
Grand Rivers, KentuckyCatalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K
Avalon, CaliforniaRodeo Trail Run of Austin Backyard Ultra • 8 Hour • Marathon • Half Marathon
Spicewood, TexasRedwood (Spring) Trail Run
Oakland, CaliforniaHeroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Columbus, GeorgiaClassic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Athens, GeorgiaRace to Space Marathon & Half Marathon
Huntsville, AlabamaMission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon
Mountain View, ArkansasIrving Marathon
Irving, TexasRend Lake Marathon
Benton, IllinoisBluebonnet Trail Run 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
Marble Falls, TexasTwo Rivers Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Lackawaxen, PennsylvaniaALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K
Albuquerque, New MexicoBedrock Valley Trail Runs
Hemet, CaliforniaBakersfield Marathon
Bakersfield, CaliforniaModesto Marathon
Modesto, CaliforniaVirginia Creeper Marathon
Abingdon, VirginiaTrailbreaker
Waukesha, WisconsinCoastal Delaware Running Festival
Rehoboth Beach, DelawareMillbrook Marathon presented by the EDRRC
Millbrook, New YorkAthens Ohio Marathon
Athens, OhioHorseshoe Lake Trail Run
Los Gatos, CaliforniaBrew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Milwaukee, WisconsinFoot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Roanoke, VirginiaWithlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon
Hernando, FloridaMERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
Toledo, OhioKewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Washington, IowaGreat Woods Marathon
Mansfield, MassachusettsSPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run
Castro Valley, CaliforniaRun Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
South Bend, IndianaGreat Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Ohiopyle, PennsylvaniaThe Bluffs Trail Runs
Eminence, MissouriBoise River Marathon
Boise, IdahoSt. Pete Marathon
Saint Petersburg, FloridaMetro DC Galloway Training Program
Alexandria, VirginiaGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaToledo, OH Galloway Training Program
Whitehouse, Ohio
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.