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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
Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FloridaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NevadaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IndianaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA
Aurora, ColoradoCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI
Key Biscayne, FloridaMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California2025 Indy Runners & Walkers Half-Marathon Spring Training Program
Indianapolis, IndianaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Cincinnati
Fairfield, OhioMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA
Aurora, ColoradoCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA
Camden, New JerseyMLK Jr Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI
Key Biscayne, FloridaThe FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2
Hawthorne, FloridaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Louisville
Louisville, KentuckyTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Columbus
Granville, OhioWhite Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-Marathon
Minneapolis, MinnesotaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FloridaWinter High Mileage Series
Knoxville, TennesseeThe Cookie Dash Hybrid Race LOS ANGELES
Newport Beach, CaliforniaTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Lakeland, FL
Lakeland, FloridaThe Cookie Dash Hybrid Race DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Carrollton, TexasThe Donut Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaThe Cookie Dash Hybrid Race KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MissouriThe Donut Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaRun for Coffee Hybrid Race LOS ANGELES
Newport Beach, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaRun for Coffee Hybrid Race SAN JOSE
San Mateo, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaRun for Coffee Hybrid Race DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Carrollton, TexasTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - North Little Rock
North Little Rock, ArkansasRun for Coffee Hybrid Race NYC
New York City, New YorkRun for Coffee Hybrid Race KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MissouriSun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Santa Clara, UtahThe Cookie Dash Hybrid Race NYC
New York City, New YorkTime Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Tulsa
Tulsa, OklahomaRun for Coffee Hybrid Race DENVER/AURORA
Aurora, ColoradoPapa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon
Conway, ArkansasThe Cookie Dash Hybrid Race DENVER/AURORA
Aurora, ColoradoSnowbird Challenge (50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 5.2 - Relay)
Anderson, South CarolinaThe Cookie Dash Hybrid Race SAN JOSE
San Mateo, 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.