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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
Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon
Enumclaw, WashingtonSri Chinmoy Midnight Marathon
Congers, New YorkSackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
Sackets Harbor, New YorkBootleg Marathon
Oak Ridge, TennesseeBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta
Johns Creek, GeorgiaMinocqua "No Frills" Marathon
Minocqua, WisconsinTupelo Marathon and 14er
Tupelo, MississippiHeart of America Marathon & Relay
Columbia, MissouriOld Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike
Old Forge, New YorkMighty Mo Run
Sioux City, IowaCascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon
North Bend, WashingtonApple Dumpling Day Races
Elroy, WisconsinWabash Trace Running Festival
Shenandoah, IowaThe Patriots Run
Leawood, KansasCarpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
Pleasant Garden, North CarolinaLock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
Williamsport, MarylandMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaBeat the Blerch
Carnation, WashingtonSteele Trap Trail Run
Loma, ColoradoNight Moves Trail Races
San Felipe, TexasSunbury Marathon
Sunbury, OhioFallApple
South Orange, New JerseyMellow Trail Race
Spicewood, TexasMalad Valley Marathon
Malad City, IdahoDoLittle Marathon
Oconomowoc, WisconsinTrash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeThe Syty Marathon
San Diego, CaliforniaThe Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom- Celebrating Christo's 1976 "Running Fence” art project
Bloomfield, CaliforniaInclusion In Motion
East Islip, New YorkSkagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k
Burlington, WashingtonBoston or Bust Marathon
Huntsville, AlabamaErie Marathon
Erie, PennsylvaniaLast Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan2026 Holland Haven Marathon
Holland, MichiganBoring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, Constantly Boring 10K, and Somewhat Boring 5K Race Series
Boring, OregonWICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS
Lehighton, PennsylvaniaElk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Gassaway, West VirginiaBlack Hills Veterans March and Marathon
Deadwood, South Dakota2026 - NorthShore Inline Marathon
Duluth, MinnesotaCommunity First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction
Menasha, WisconsinFall - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon
Enumclaw, WashingtonDevil After Dark
Las Vegas, Nevada
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.