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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 2024 - 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 2024 - 2025 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 2024 - 2025
14th Annual Vista View 360 Ultramarathon & Relay
Davie, FloridaBlack Diamond (Irving, TX)
Irving, TexasTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Orlando
Orlando, FloridaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin5th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Ellerbe, North CarolinaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Naples
Naples, FloridaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Omaha
Omaha, NebraskaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Houston
Houston, TexasTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MichiganTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - St. Paul
St. Paul, MinnesotaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Atlanta
Suwanee, GeorgiaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines
Altoona, IowaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Grand Rapids
Greenville, MichiganTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, IowaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Tampa
Tampa, FloridaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Lansing
Lansing, MichiganCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA
Camden, New JerseyCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TexasCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TexasMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC
New York, New YorkMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TexasCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
Atlanta, TexasCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE
Seattle, WashingtonMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TexasCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin, TexasMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
Atlanta, GeorgiaMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Evanston, IllinoisMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin, TexasMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE
Seattle, WashingtonCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Evanston, IllinoisCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC
New York, New YorkCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NevadaMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Dallas
Dallas, 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.