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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, ColoradoRunner's High Club 2026-2027 Training Program
Houston, TexasMarshall University Marathon
Huntington, West VirginiaTCS New York City Marathon - SRPS Charity Team
New York, New YorkInFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Blairsville, PennsylvaniaLouisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Louisville, KentuckyHilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K
Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaTromptown Marathon & Half
DeRuyter, New YorkGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Naples, FL (45)
Naples, FloridaPonderosa Polar Challenge 2026
Orderville, UtahGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (45)
Beaumont, TexasGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)
Williamsburg, VirginiaGoblin Valley Trail Runs
Green River, UtahMoab Trail Marathon
Moab, UtahBobcat
Glouster, OhioLake Chabot Trail Run
Castro Valley, CaliforniaGobbler 5K, 10K,13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (45)
Ocala, FloridaFort Worth Marathon
Fort Worth, Texas14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K
New Berlin, IllinoisSalmagundi Trail Race
Dripping Springs, TexasPocantico Hills Races
Tarrytown, New YorkGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (45)
Beavercreek, OhioThe Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR November
Roland, ArkansasGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (45)
Temple, TexasRun for Justice 5K
Atlanta, GeorgiaYMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay Presented by Enders Insurance
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaMustang Marathon (Hill Country Trivium) Road Race
Marble Falls, TexasMO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K
Saint Charles, MissouriGarmin Marathon Tucson
Tucson, ArizonaRock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Port Austin, MichiganGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M, Fort Pierce, FL (46)
Fort Pierce, FloridaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Largo, FL (46)
Largo, FloridaRYR Endurance Race Weekend
Owensboro, KentuckyNew Orleans Marathon
New Orleans, LouisianaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Royal Palm Beach, FL (46)
Royal Palm Beach, FloridaVeterans Marathon and Half Marathon
Columbia City, IndianaYeti Endurance Weekend
Kansas City, MissouriGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IowaThe Next Loop Endurance Series - Tyler State Park
Tyler, TexasGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)
Concord, North CarolinaOcean City Running Festival
Ocean City, MarylandAllianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k
Richmond, Virginia
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.