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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, ColoradoBeat the Blerch
Carnation, WashingtonBoulderthon Full Marathon Training Program
Boulder, ColoradoPacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival
Bend, OregonThree Lakes Triathlons and Kings Market San Juan Island Runs
Friday Harbor, WashingtonKings San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Friday Harbor, WashingtonLove to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon | Marathon (NEW!)
Saint Charles, MissouriQueen City Crown
Helena, MontanaThe Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
Greenville, South CarolinaCougar Mountain Trail Run Series (June)
Bellevue, WashingtonThe Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Covington, VirginiaHatfield and McCoy Races
South Williamson, KentuckySullivan Dash & Bash
Sullivan, IllinoisVirtual Race Me
Mountain Green, UtahBarn Burner (Garland, TX)
Garland, TexasBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle
Olympia, WashingtonWest of the River Series (June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters)
Rochester, New York2025 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
Anchorage, AlaskaBoise Marathon
Boise, Idaho2025 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend
Duluth, MinnesotaSuper Marathon & Half Marathon
North Bend, WashingtonAnnapolis Striders 2025 Moore’s Marines Marathon Training
Severna Park, MarylandRace the Wolf
Sandpoint, IdahoFCRC Marathon Training Program
Fort Collins, ColoradoJasper Mountain Trail Fest 2025
Dayton, WashingtonMissoula Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Marathon
Missoula, MontanaSRC Beer Run 26.2/13.1/6.2/3.1
Stephenville, TexasRunning with the Devil 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, and 50K
Las Vegas, NevadaRun Wild Rhino Rush 5k/10k/Kids Dash
Georgetown, KentuckyThe All-American BOOM! (Paris, TX)
Paris, TexasToledo, OH Galloway Training Program
Whitehouse, OhioHotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD
Metairie, LouisianaAustin Solstice Circuit: Marathon, 52M, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, Kids' K Fun Run
Spicewood, TexasSan Lorenzo River Trail Run
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaFoy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon
Kalispell, MontanaSurvive the Night Relays
Lexington, KentuckyRuidoso Runfest
Ruidoso, New MexicoRWT Summer/Fall Marathon Training
Tulsa, OklahomaAdrenaline Races
West Bend, WisconsinAspen Valley Marathon
Aspen, ColoradoThe Great Augusta Marathon & Half
Augusta, MaineGo The Distance-Marine Corps Marathon Edition
Katy, Texas
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.