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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
Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K
Colorado Springs, ColoradoTupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler
Tupelo, MississippiUniversity of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
Grand Rapids, MichiganIMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IowaThe Great Waterville Marathon & Half
Waterville, MaineFields of Gold 50-Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon,10K and 5K Race
Marble Falls, TexasSilver Comet Half & Full Marathon
Mableton, GeorgiaHaunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone, NC (43) 80
Boone, North CarolinaEmerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Emerald Isle, North CarolinaRun for the Bulls Race Series Presented by Poquoson Education Foundation
Poquoson, VirginiaSpinx Run Fest
Greenville, South CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at Clark's Creek Greenway, Charlotte, NC (43) 150
Charlotte, North CarolinaCanyonlands Ultra Charity Bibs
Moab, UtahHaunted 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1 & 26.2 at Eagle Lake Park, Largo, FL (43)
Largo, FloridaSadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, South CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at Appomattox River, Colonial Heights, VA (43) 80
Colonial Heights, VirginiaTriple Lakes Trail Race
Greensboro, North CarolinaGrand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
Grand Canyon Village, ArizonaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at Heritage Harbor Park, Bradenton, FL (43) 150
Bradenton, FloridaRUN ROCKAWAY BEACH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON OR 5K
Far Rockaway, New YorkCape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®
Bald Head Island, North CarolinaMarine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2025
Arlington, VirginiaOcean State Rhode Races
Narragansett, Rhode IslandTri-Cities Marathon
Richland, WashingtonThe Haunted Forest Marathon
Canal Fulton, OhioMarine Corps Marathon
Arlingtonthe overGRound marathon/relay
Grand Rapids, Michiganbg26.2 and Half Marathon & bg6000
Bowling Green, KentuckyPie Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Freedom Park, Williamsburg, VA (44) 100
Williamsburg, VirginiaMid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)
Wynne, ArkansasZombieRunner Halloween
San Jose, CaliforniaPie Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 at Heritage Park, Olympia, WA (44) 150
Olympia, WashingtonOcean City Running Festival
Ocean City, MarylandTwo Cities Marathon
Fresno, CaliforniaThe Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Port Austin, MichiganMarshall University Marathon
Huntington, West VirginiaALBUQUERQUE MARATHON
Albuquerque, New MexicoInFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Blairsville, PennsylvaniaHilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K
Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaWe Got Your Six Running Festival
White Plains, MarylandTCS New York City Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2025
New York, New YorkTCS New York City Marathon - Students Run Philly Style
New York, New York
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.