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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
Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaThanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA
Centennial, ColoradoSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI
Key Biscayne, FloridaLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Cedar Park, TexasLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TexasLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
Atlanta, GeorgiaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NYC
New York, New YorkLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Evanston, IllinoisLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE
Seattle, WashingtonSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA
Camden, New JerseyLabor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TexasSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
Atlanta, GeorgiaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaMade in America (Garland, TX)
Garland, TexasOld Forge Marathon Weekend
Old Forge, New YorkRuntastic NEBO
Payson, UtahCarpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
Pleasant Garden, North CarolinaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Leander, TexasPriest Lake Marathon
Priest Lake, IdahoNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI
Key Biscayne, FloridaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IllinoisHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 NYC
New York, New YorkNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates DALLAS FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TexasAthletico Physical Therapy Presents: Wabash Valley Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run
Terre Haute, IndianaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SEATTLE
Seattle, WashingtonHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA
Camden, New JerseyNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates DENVER/AURORA
Centennial, ColoradoHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA
Atlanta, GeorgiaHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Glendale, ArizonaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates HOUSTON
Houston, TexasNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Leander, TexasHedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MissouriNational Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, 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.