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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
Wildflower Trail Races
Bastrop, TexasFleet Feet ROC Spring Training 2026
Rochester, New YorkMelting Mitten Mini-Marathon
Dexter, MichiganBoston Fire Cancer Foundation
Boston, MassachusettsGainesville Galloway Training Program
Gainesville, FloridaRun for a Reason 2026 with Two Daughters Foundation
Eugene, OregonFrisco Railroad Run
Willard, MissouriTARC Spring Classic
Weston, MassachusettsMarathon Adventures 2026 London Marathon Adventure Deposit
Minneapolis, MinnesotaArgyle Spring Marathon
Argyle, TexasHudson Valley Marathon
Highland, UlsterGarland Marathon
Garland, TexasSugarloaf Marathon and 15K
Carrabassett Valley, MainePGRC Marathon Training Program
Greenbelt, MarylandPinkathon 2026 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!
Any Place in the World!, CaliforniaNext Step Training - Half Full Marathon
Columbia, MarylandMount Marathon
Seward, AlaskaEquinox Marathon and Relay
Fairbanks, AlaskaSeiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness
Gulf Breeze, FloridaNJ Trail Series One Day
Augusta, New JerseyHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Everett, WA (40)
Everett, WashingtonGirdwood Marathon 2026
Girdwood, AlaskaBank of American Chicago Marathon
Chicago, CookPRESALE! 2026 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K
Atlantic City, New JerseyBuzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
Hancock, MarylandIMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird
Des Moines, IowaSalmagundi Trail Race
Dripping Springs, Texas2026 - San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, Texas2026 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Volunteer Registration
Memphis, TennesseeJacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon
Little Rock, ArkansasBlack Diamond
DFW, TexasBlack Diamond
DFW, TexasMobile Marathon
Mobile, AlabamaTown of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon
Celebration, FloridaMichelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk
El Paso, TexasDENFIT Winter Soldier
Cape Vincent, New York2027 Zydeco Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile Kiosk Race
Lafayette, LouisianaCrazy Desert Trail Race
San Angelo, TexasFort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay
Fort Smith, ArkansasTwo Rivers Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Lackawaxen, PennsylvaniaYakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon
Yakima, Washington
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.