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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
Oakland Marathon
Oakland, AlamedaBank of American Chicago Marathon
Chicago, CookWRC 16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A Findlay
Findlay, OhioTexas Quad
Dallas, TexasColorado River Run 250K • 100 Mile • 50 Mile • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon & Ruck • 10K • 5K • Kids 1K
Cedar Creek, TexasGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Augusta, GA (48)
Augusta, GeorgiaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (48)
Panama City Beach, Florida2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K
Seattle, WashingtonNCR Marathon & Half Marathon
Sparks Glencoe, MarylandGobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)
Boone, North CarolinaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Homestead, FL (48)
Homestead, FloridaStennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K
Stennis Space Center, MississippiMCRRC Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT)
Rockville, MarylandFour Corners Quad Keyah
Teec Nos Pos, Arizona2026 San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TexasBrazos Bend 100
Needville, TexasPrevail The Trail
Jones, OklahomaHoliday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49)
Temple, TexasRun Kalamazoo Run Camp
Kalamazoo, MichiganJacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon
Little Rock, ArkansasPowerade Panama City Beach Marathon
Panama City Beach, FloridaCrooked Creek Ultra Trail Race
Shepherdsville, KentuckyHoliday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (49)
Ocala, FloridaVCF 2027 Winter Running Training Teams
Richmond, VirginiaAmicalola Falls Trail Marathon
Dawsonville, DawsonRRRC Winter Training Teams
Richmond, VirginiaMosaic Trail Race
Burnet, TexasHoliday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Naples, FL (49)
Naples, FloridaLOViT Marathon
Mount Ida, ArkansasRehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware2026 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Volunteer Registration
Memphis, TennesseeHoliday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49)
Beaumont, TexasTidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay
Chesapeake, VirginiaTopo Trail Marathon Races
Bethel, Ohio10th Annual Jersey City Hillers FREE Marathon and Half Marathon Course Challenges.
JERSEY CITY, New JerseyMarathon Adventures 2026 Shanghai Marathon Adventure Deposit
Minneapolis, MinnesotaBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota
Sarasota, FloridaKiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island, South CarolinaThe Blackhorse Marathon in Honor of MG(R) Sunell
Fort Irwin, CaliforniaHoliday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)
Concord, North CarolinaThe Marathon Project
Chandler, ArizonaSanta To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K
Oxnard, 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.