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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, ColoradoMillennium Meadows Marathon
Grand Rapids, MichiganBoston or Bust Marathon
Huntsville, AlabamaLast Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MichiganDiablo Trail Run
Clayton, CaliforniaErie Marathon
Erie, Pennsylvania2025 Holland Haven Marathon
Holland, MichiganSackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
Sackets Harbor, New YorkJack & Jill Marathon, Half Marathon Poconos PA 2025
Lehighton, Pennsylvania2025 - NorthShore Inline Marathon
Duluth, MinnesotaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SEATTLE
Seattle, WashingtonPriest Lake Marathon
Priest Lake, IdahoHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE
Seattle, WashingtonTrash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeMellow Trail Race
Spicewood, TexasDoLittle Marathon
Waukesha, WisconsinNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaGo The Distance 2025
Katy, TexasElk River Rail Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Gassaway, West VirginiaFall Equinox
Fort Collins, ColoradoThe Great Lincoln Marathon & Half
Lincoln, MaineSkagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k
Burlington, WashingtonBoring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, Constantly Boring 10K, and Somewhat Boring 5K Race Series
Boring, OregonTirana Albania Marathon 9/16/2025
San Antonio, TexasBlack Hills Veterans March and Marathon
Deadwood, South DakotaCommunity First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction
Menasha, WisconsinNight Moves Trail Races
San Felipe, TexasDevil After Dark
Las Vegas, NevadaBest of the West
Ravenna, OhioBack Your Badge Marathon
Plainfield, Indiana62nd Annual Equinox Marathon and Relay
Fairbanks, AlaskaFox Cities Marathon with myTEAM TRIUMPH
Menasha, WisconsinBellingham Bay Marathon
Bellingham, WashingtonPikes Peak Marathon
Manitou Springs, ColoradoBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Oklahoma City
Yukon, OklahomaGarmin Marathon Toledo
Toledo, Ohio2025 Sioux Falls Marathon
Sioux Falls, South DakotaTromptown Marathon, Half and 5K
DeRuyter, New YorkTrailway Trail Race
Somerville, TexasHiawatha Fall Trail Run
Taft, MontanaJailbreak Marathon September 27th
Wautoma, WisconsinBelleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon
Belleville, Illinois
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.