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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, ColoradoMo Fall
Perrysville, OhioToledo, OH Galloway Training Program
Whitehouse, OhioHotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD
Metairie, LouisianaMarathon Training Powered by On
Columbia, Missouri4 THE LONG RUN Half Marathon and Marathon Training (for Log Jammer)
Shreveport, LouisianaAustin Solstice Circuit: Marathon, 52M, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K
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, TexasTexas Endurance Runs 24/48
Fort Worth, TexasRun the Pier Running Festival
Manistee, MichiganXENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON
Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaStan's Donut Race
Chicago, IllinoisConquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Wellsboro, PennsylvaniaHalfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run
Johnstown, OhioBurning River
Cuyahoga Falls, OhioJack & Jill Downhill Marathon, Half Marathon Washington
North Bend, WashingtonHawaii Kai Ultra Run XTreme 2025
Honolulu, HawaiiRun for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Emporium, PennsylvaniaMoorehead Park Trail Mazathon
Ida Grove, IowaFall 2025 Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex
Apex, North CarolinaFall 2025 Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary
Apex, North CarolinaFall 2025 Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs
Holly Springs, North CarolinaBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver
Denver, ColoradoFFNJ Half and Full Marathon Training Program Supported by Adidas
Morristown, New JerseyRed Coyote Fall 2025 Half/Full Marathon Training Program
Oklahoma City, OklahomaThe Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
Hurley, WisconsinCougar Mountain Trail Run Series (August)
Bellevue, Washington2025 Haulin Aspen
Bend, OregonCrystal Lake Team Marathon
Beulah, MichiganAnchorage RunFest
Anchorage, AlaskaDallas Running Club Fall Training Program
Dallas, TexasRedwood (Summer) Trail Run
Oakland, CaliforniaRun for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin, TexasThe Cookie Dash Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
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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.