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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
Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K
Colorado Springs, ColoradoSackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
Sackets Harbor, New YorkMissoula Marathon & Half Marathon Training Class
Missoula, MontanaSalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, UtahTeam AIMS Marathon Training Program
Herndon, VirginiaSummer 2025 Adult Marathon Prep Class - Cary
Apex, North CarolinaDAVE'S TRAINING SERIES • 2025
Sylvania, OhioMount Marathon
Seward, Alaska4 THE LONG RUN Half Marathon and Marathon Training (for Log Jammer)
Shreveport, LouisianaHenrico Half Marathon & Full Marathon
Glen Allen, VirginiaRunning Fence Run - A Celebration of Freedom and Democracy
Cotati, California[CANCELLED] Sloan's Lake Search Party (SLSP) Marathon Hourly Loop Race!
Denver, ColoradoKMXT's Run the Rock
Kodiak, AlaskaPRESALE! 2025 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Atlantic City, New Jersey2025 Rim Rock Marathon and Half Marathon
Fruita, MesaRun Kalamazoo Run Camp
Kalamazoo, MichiganOMRR's Run for the Ranch
Springfield, MissouriAthens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Fun Run
Mena, ArkansasPapa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon
Conway, ArkansasTown of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon
Celebration, FloridaDENFIT Winter Soldier
Cape Vincent, New YorkCrazy Desert Trail Race
San Angelo, TexasYakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon
Yakima, WashingtonRun the River
Kennewick, WashingtonNewport Rhode Races
Newport, Rhode Island2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
Kalamazoo, Michigan2026 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.26.26
Culpeper, VirginiaThe Colorado Marathon
Fort Collins, ColoradoProvidence Rhode Races
East Providence, Rhode Island3 Days at the Fair
Augusta, New JerseySandhills Marathon
Valentine, NebraskaChord Energy Williston Marathon
Williston, North DakotaLake Placid Marathon and Half and 10K
Lake Placid, New YorkPre-Registration Bakersfield Marathon 2027
Bakersfield, California
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.