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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
Ignite Trail Marathon
Albion, IndianaThe Redding Marathon Events
Redding, CaliforniaCape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®
Bald Head Island, North CarolinaOcean State Rhode Races
Narragansett, Rhode IslandTri-Cities Marathon
Richland, Washingtonthe overGRound marathon/relay
Grand Rapids, MichiganThe Haunted Forest Marathon
Canal Fulton, OhioMarine Corps Marathon
ArlingtonGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Freedom Park, Williamsburg, VA (44) 100
Williamsburg, VirginiaMid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)
Wynne, ArkansasGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at James Wilson Park, Temple, TX (44) 80
Temple, TexasZombieRunner Halloween
San Jose, CaliforniaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at Heritage Park, Olympia, WA (44) 150
Olympia, Washingtonbg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000
Bowling Green, KentuckySundown Rundown - Fifth Street Cross Edition
Emmaus, PennsylvaniaOcean City Running Festival
Ocean City, MarylandThe Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
Port Austin, MichiganMarshall University Marathon
Huntington, West VirginiaALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
Albuquerque, New MexicoInFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Blairsville, PennsylvaniaHilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K
Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaWe Got Your Six Running Festival
White Plains, MarylandTCS New York City Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2025
New York, New YorkLouisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Louisville, KentuckyTwo Cities Marathon
Fresno, CaliforniaHarvest Marathon Relay
Houston, TexasVeterans Marathon and Heroes 5K
Columbia City, Indiana13th Annual Springfield Marathon - Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K
New Berlin, IllinoisMoab Trail Marathon
Moab, UtahPonderosa Polar Challenge 2025
Orderville, UtahGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach, FL (45) 150
Royal Palm Beach, FloridaBobcat
Glouster, OhioGoblin Valley Trail Runs
Green River, UtahBarrier Island Ultra
Port Aransas, TexasHistoric Drawbridge Running Festival
St Michaels, MarylandSalmagundi Trail Race
Dripping Springs, TexasLake Chabot Trail Run
Castro Valley, CaliforniaEnders | YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaHill Country Trivium Road Race
Marble Falls, TexasRYR Endurance Race Weekend
Owensboro, KentuckyGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI (46) 60
Corunna, MichiganMonument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon
Monument Valley, Utah
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.