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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
Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®
Bald Head Island, North CarolinaArgyle Spring Marathon
Argyle, TexasMo Spring
Perrysville, OhioThe Non Cancelled Marathon
Oconomowoc, WisconsinMERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
Toledo, OhioGarmin Olathe Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K in the land of Oz
Olathe, KansasPandora's Box of Rox
Burnet, TexasPirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (17)
Charlotte, North CarolinaThe Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
Kalamazoo, MichiganRuns With Scissors Races
Brighton, ColoradoValley Thaw Out Races
Palmer, AlaskaKewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Washington, IowaGreat Woods Marathon
Mansfield, MassachusettsSalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, UtahPirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (17)
Colonial Heights, VirginiaNew York, NY Galloway Running Club and Training Program
New York, New York2Slow4Boston Marathon & Half
Greer, South CarolinaRun the Rock
Janesville, Wisconsin2026 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.26.26
Culpeper, VirginiaMV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon
Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsRed Coyote Pack Pacers
Oklahoma City, OklahomaMoosehead Marathon and Half Marathon
Greenville, MaineTidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition
Chesapeake, VirginiaWhidbey Island Marathon
Oak Harbor, WashingtonMaui Marathon and Half Marathon April 26, 2026
Lāhainā, HawaiiMarathon Kids 2025 - Middletown, NJ
Middletown, New JerseyGet Strong in 2026 (Optional, you can run Marathon or half marathon, 10k or 5k)
Aldie, VirginiaShiprock Marathon
Shiprock, New MexicoLONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL
East Meadow, New YorkBoise River Marathon
Eagle, IdahoBattle Run Benefiting A Soldier’s Child Foundation
Lewisburg, TennesseeGarmin Marathon Durham
Durham, North CarolinaTexas Switchback
Johnson City, TexasPechanga Trail Run
Spicewood, TexasWoodstock CT Marathon & Relay
Woodstock, ConnecticutFestival Foods La Crosse Marathon
La Crosse, WisconsinGreat Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Ohiopyle, PennsylvaniaRun Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
North Liberty, IndianaThe Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaThe Bluffs Trail Runs
Eminence, MissouriProject Youth OC - 2026 OC Marathon
Costa Mesa, 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.