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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
Lake Placid Marathon and Half and 10K
Lake Placid, New York2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
Orlando, FloridaThe Original Las Vegas Marathon. half, 5k 10k
Henderson, ClarkCity of Trees Marathon
Boise, IdahoThe Snohomish River Run Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Snohomish, WashingtonThe Spokane Marathon
Spokane, WashingtonBizz Johnson
Susanville, CaliforniaDurango Marathon
Durango, ColoradoHome For Freedom Marathon
Wichita Falls, TexasCannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Greensboro, North Carolina2026 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaInks Lake Trail Run/Ruck
Burnet, TexasGarmin Kansas City Marathon
Kansas City, MissouriTecumseh Trail Challenge
Nashville, IndianaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Highland, UT (42)
Highland, UtahHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bradenton, FL (42)
Bradenton, FloridaSUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON
BAY SHORE, New YorkI-35 Challenge
Kansas City, MissouriSadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, South CarolinaShipley Donut Dash
Houston, TexasNationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run
Columbus, Ohio"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Syracuse, New YorkIdaho Running Day
Boise, IdahoHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
Bettendorf, IowaBaltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, MarylandAmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K
Atlantic City, New JerseyTackle the Trail (TM)
Northeast, ConnecticutBaystate Marathon
Lowell, MassachusettsJeepers Creepers Marathon
Santa Clarita, Los AngelesChamplain Islands Marathon & Half Marathon
South Hero, VermontCape 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, MichiganmyTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel Registration
Grand Rapids, MichiganIMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IowaEmerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Emerald Isle, North CarolinaAiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View
Aiken, South CarolinaSpinx Run Fest
Greenville, South Carolinathe overGRound marathon/relay
Grand Rapids, MichiganRun-2-Win Marathon
Irving, TexasGrand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
Grand Canyon Village, ArizonaHaunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)
Boone, North CarolinaTriple Lakes 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.