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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
Oakland Marathon
Oakland, AlamedaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Freedom Park, Williamsburg, VA (44) 125
Williamsburg, VirginiaWarm Up Columbus
Dublin, OhioSARR Great Greenway Marathon Relay
San Antonio, TexasGroundhog Day Marathon
Walker, MichiganYMCA Critz Tybee Run
Tybee Island, GeorgiaGolden Gate Trail Run
Sausalito, CaliforniaRailway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks
Fultondale, AlabamaViking 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at James Wilson Park, Temple, TX (06) 80
Temple, TexasViking 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Shamrock Park, Venice, FL (06) 80
Venice, FloridaViking 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Baseline Trailhead Park, Ocala, FL (06) 150
Ocala, FloridaFlorida Marathon Weekend
Melbourne, FloridaSt. Petersburg Distance Classic
Saint Petersburg, FloridaTallahassee Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay
Tallahassee, FloridaValentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay
Greensboro, North CarolinaUrgent Care of Berwick Love Chocolate
Savannah, GeorgiaRun Oak Island
Oak Island, North CarolinaDalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101
Fort Worth, TexasHeartbreaker (Tyler, TX)
Tyler, TexasViking 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Heritage Harbor Park, Bradenton, FL (08) 150
Bradenton, FloridaWe Run This Beach Marathon
Gulf Shores, AlabamaMontara Mountain Trail Run
Pacifica, CaliforniaMichelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk
El Paso, TexasViking 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Crossroads Recreational Complex, Temple, TX (08) 80
Temple, TexasRunning From Yeti - Springfield, MO
Springfield, MissouriUp Around The Bend Trail Run
Bend, TexasThe Woodlands Marathon
The Woodlands, TexasSurfside Beach Marathon
Freeport, TexasMississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
Jackson, MississippiVentura Marathon
Ventura, CaliforniaNovant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
Wilmington, North CarolinaLake Vian Hilltop Run
Vian, OklahomaNewport News One City Marathon
Newport News, VirginiaCummins Falls Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K
Cookeville, TennesseeDENFIT Winter Soldier
Cape Vincent, New YorkSOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaHeart of Hill Country Marathon: Spring Challenge
Leander, TexasOak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon
Oak Ridge, TennesseeGame On! Marathon of the Treasure Coast
Stuart, FloridaHachie 50 Marathon, Ultra and Relay
Waxahachie, TexasChesCo Race Fest #3 - 13.1M, 26.2M & 50K
Wayne, PennsylvaniaNorthern Trails Trail Race
Greensboro, North Carolina
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.