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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
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH END OF SUMMER MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
Rockaway BEACH, New YorkRun4Kids Ultra Running Party
Corona, CaliforniaPine Line Marathon
Medford, WisconsinNewport Rhode Races
Newport, Rhode IslandCarmel Marathon Weekend
Carmel, Indiana2026 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half Expo
Ventura, CaliforniaWithlacoochee Trail Marathon
Hernando, FloridaAthens Ohio Marathon
Athens, OhioDelaware Running Festival
Wilmington, DelawareThe Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport
Jersey City, New JerseyKentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend
Louisville, KentuckyPandora's Box of Rox
Burnet, TexasGarmin Olathe Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K in the land of Oz
Olathe, KansasValley Thaw Out Races
Palmer, AlaskaPirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (17)
Charlotte, North CarolinaSalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, UtahKewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Washington, IowaMo Spring
Perrysville, OhioThe Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Jim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaPirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (17)
Colonial Heights, VirginiaMERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
Toledo, OhioGreat Woods Marathon
Mansfield, MassachusettsRuns With Scissors Races
Brighton, ColoradoRun for a Reason 2026 with Two Daughters Foundation
Eugene, OregonThe Non Cancelled Marathon
Oconomowoc, WisconsinMoosehead Marathon and Half Marathon
Greenville, Maine2026 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.26.26
Culpeper, VirginiaMaui Marathon and Half Marathon April 26, 2026
Lāhainā, HawaiiMV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
Kalamazoo, MichiganWhidbey Island Marathon
Oak Harbor, WashingtonRun the Rock
Janesville, WisconsinRed Coyote Pack Pacers
Oklahoma City, OklahomaTidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition
Chesapeake, VirginiaMarathon Adventures 2026 London Marathon Adventure Deposit
Minneapolis, Minnesota2Slow4Boston Marathon & Half
Greer, South CarolinaLONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL
East Meadow, New YorkShiprock Marathon
Shiprock, New MexicoThe Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaThe Bluffs Trail Runs
Eminence, MissouriSunshine Double
Winter Park, FloridaPechanga Trail Run
Spicewood, 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.