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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
Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K
Colorado Springs, ColoradoTupelo Marathon and 14er
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Jeepers Creepers Marathon
Santa Clarita, Los AngelesBuzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
Hancock, MarylandChamplain Islands Marathon & Half Marathon
South Hero, VermontIMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IowaCape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®
Bald Head Island, North CarolinaUniversity of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
Grand Rapids, MichiganHaunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)
Boone, North CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43)
Colonial Heights, VirginiaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43)
Lansing, MichiganEmerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Emerald Isle, North CarolinaMarine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2026
Arlington, VirginiaRun-2-Win Marathon
Irving, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)
Chillicothe, OhioGrand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
Grand Canyon Village, ArizonaFields of Gold 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon & Ruck • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K
Marble Falls, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Augusta, GA (43)
Augusta, GeorgiaEnd of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler
Waterfall, PennsylvaniaTriple Lakes Trail Race
Greensboro, North CarolinaAiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View
Aiken, South CarolinaSpinx Run Fest
Greenville, South CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)
Charlotte, North CarolinaTri-Cities Marathon
Richland, WashingtonOcean State Rhode Races
Narragansett, Rhode IslandDublin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Haunted Forest Marathon
Canal Fulton, Ohiothe overGRound marathon/relay
Grand Rapids, MichiganHistoric Drawbridge Running Festival
St Michaels, MarylandZombieRunner Halloween
San Jose, CaliforniaSilver Comet Half & Full Marathon
Mableton, GeorgiaScare-A-Thon Marathon and 10K
Grafton, Ohiobg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000
Bowling Green, KentuckyXTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest
Pelham, AlabamaRUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC OCEAN MARATHON
Far Rockaway, New YorkMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)
Bettendorf, IowaMedal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Harrisburg, PA (44)
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaTCS New York City Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2026
New York, New YorkALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
Albuquerque, New MexicoWe Got Your Six Running Festival
White Plains, MarylandHarvest Marathon Relay
Houston, TexasTwo Cities Marathon
Fresno, 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.
