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US Marathons 2024 - 2025

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 2024 - 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 2024 - 2025 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.

US Marathons 2024 - 2025

Pikes Peak Marathon

Manitou Springs, Colorado
22 Sep 24

Jackson Hole Marathon, Hole Half Marathon, Jackson Hole Quarter Marathon

Jackson, Wyoming
28 Sep 24

Cary Greenways Tour

Cary, North Carolina
28 Sep 24 - 05 Oct 24

Fidalgo Trail Run

Anacortes, Washington
28 Sep 24

The Trailway Trail Race

Somerville, Texas
28 Sep 24

Birkie Trail Run Festival

Cable, Wisconsin
28 Sep 24

Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K

Colorado Springs, Colorado
28 Sep 24

Catholic Health Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K to Support Our Veterans

Babylon, New York
29 Sep 24 - 29 Oct 24

2024 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay

Lexington, Virginia
01 Oct 24 - 26 Oct 24

West Elk Challenge Trail Marathon

Crawford, Colorado
05 Oct 24

Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon

Irving, Texas
05 Oct 24 - 13 Oct 24

Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies

Flagstaff, Arizona
05 Oct 24

Guthrie Wineglass Marathon, Wegmans Wineglass Half Marathon & Williams Toyota Wineglass 5K

Corning, New York
05 Oct 24 - 06 Oct 24

Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Empire, Michigan
05 Oct 24

The Las Vegas Marathon

Henderson, Nevada
05 Oct 24 - 06 Oct 24

The Towpath Marathon

Cleveland, Ohio
05 Oct 24

2024 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

Cass, West Virginia
06 Oct 24

BHM26.2 2024

Hoover, Alabama
06 Oct 24

Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay

Portland, Maine
06 Oct 24 - 14 Oct 24

MO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K

Saint Charles, Missouri
06 Oct 24 - 31 Oct 24
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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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.