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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
Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K
Colorado Springs, ColoradoGarmin Kansas City Marathon
Kansas City, MissouriSalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, UtahGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaGet Strong in 2026 (Optional, you can run Marathon or half marathon, 10k or 5k)
Aldie, VirginiaTeam AIMS Marathon Training Program
Herndon, VirginiaThe Colorado Marathon
Fort Collins, ColoradoPGRC Marathon Training Program
Greenbelt, MarylandMCRRC Experienced Marathon Program (XMP)
Rockville, MarylandDAVE'S TRAINING SERIES • 2026
Sylvania, OhioFleet Feet ROC Summer Training 2026
Rochester, New YorkFCRC Marathon Training Program
Fort Collins, ColoradoFleet Feet Hartford Summer 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Programs
West Hartford, ConnecticutNext Step Training - Half Full Marathon
Columbia, MarylandFall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary
Apex, North CarolinaFall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex
Apex, North CarolinaFall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs
Holly Springs, North CarolinaCape Blossom Marathon
Kotzebue, AlaskaAFDW NCR Marathon Showcase
Andrews Air Force Base, MarylandSteele Trap Trail Run
Loma, ColoradoSeiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness
Gulf Breeze, FloridaMarathon Adventures Berlin Marathon Adventure
Minneapolis, Minnesota2026 Unhinged and Feral 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2
Mcdonough, GeorgiaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Everett, WA (40)
Everett, WashingtonBank of American Chicago Marathon
Chicago, CookPRESALE! 2026 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K
Atlantic City, New JerseyIMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird
Des Moines, IowaMarine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC
Arlington, VirginiaGive Thanks 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!
Mcdonough, GeorgiaMid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)
Wynne, ArkansasSports Backers Marathon Training Team
Henrico, Virginia16th Annual Turkey Trot 5k Presented by Chick-fil-A Findlay
Findlay, Ohio2026 - San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, Texas9th Annual Jersey City Hillers FREE "Fatass" Marathon and Half Marathon Course Challenges.
JERSEY CITY, New JerseyThe Snowbird Challenge (13.1 - 26.2 - 50k & Relay)
Greenville, South Carolina2027 Zydeco Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile Kiosk Race
Lafayette, LouisianaMuseum of Aviation Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K and Hand Cycle Race
Warner Robins, GeorgiaYakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon
Yakima, WashingtonVICTORY RACES - Marathon, Half, and 5K
Hillsdale, IndianaMountain Man Memorial March
Gatlinburg, TennesseeORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Banks, OregonNewport Rhode Races
Newport, Rhode Island
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.