Marathons
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- The San Francisco Marathon25JUL
The San Francisco Marathon
Running ‧ San Francisco52.4 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$49 – $409(5) - Oakland Running Festival30AUG
Oakland Running Festival
Running ‧ Oakland26.2 mi • 16.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi$15 – $250 - Shoreline Marathon19JUL
Shoreline Marathon
Running ‧ Ventura26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$45 – $130(1) - The Santa Rosa Full/Half Marathon & 5K/10K29AUG
The Santa Rosa Full/Half Marathon & 5K/10K
Running ‧ Santa Rosa26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$29 – $109(1) - Lake Tahoe Marathon 9OCT
Lake Tahoe Marathon
Running ‧ South Lake Tahoe72.0 mi • 52.4 mi • 26.2 mi • 16.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$54 – $155 - Surfers Point Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k8NOV
Surfers Point Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Ventura26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$50 – $110(4) - Crystal Springs1AUG
Crystal Springs
Running ‧ Woodside31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 21.7 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$45 – $75 - Santa Barbara Red Rock Endurance Run21NOV
Santa Barbara Red Rock Endurance Run
Running ‧ Santa Barbara50.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$45 – $115 - Cinderella Trail Run14JUN
Cinderella Trail Run
Running ‧ Oakland31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$45 – $75 - Coastal 50K & Marathon8AUG
Coastal 50K & Marathon
Running ‧ Stinson Beach31.1 mi • 26.2 mi$80 – $90 - Golden Gate (Summer)19SEP
Golden Gate (Summer)
Running ‧ Mill Valley31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$40 – $70(2) - Look Good Feel Good Marathon10OCT
Look Good Feel Good Marathon
Running ‧ San Leandro26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi$25 – $55 - Diablo Trail Run23AUG
Diablo Trail Run
Running ‧ Clayton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 4.0 mi$15 – $70 - Bizz Johnson Trail Races10OCT
Bizz Johnson Trail Races
Running ‧ Susanville31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi$30 – $85 - Redwood (Summer)25JUL
Redwood (Summer)
Running ‧ Oakland31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$45 – $75 - Idaho Falls Marathon25JUL
Idaho Falls Marathon
Running ‧ Idaho Falls26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi - Aspen Valley Marathon11JUL
Aspen Valley Marathon
Running ‧ Aspen26.2 mi • 13.1 mi - Storm the Dam Trail Run6JUN
Storm the Dam Trail Run
Running ‧ El Dorado26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Holland Haven Marathon13SEP
Holland Haven Marathon
Running ‧ Holland26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$35 - Clarence DeMar Marathon27SEP
Clarence DeMar Marathon
Marathon ‧ Keene26.2 mi - Hayden Lake Marathon17OCT
Hayden Lake Marathon
Running ‧ Hayden26.2 mi • 13.1 mi - Colorado Springs Marathon26SEP
Colorado Springs Marathon
Running ‧ Colorado Springs26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi - Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K Race Series13SEP
Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K Race Series
Running ‧ Boring26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi - Wineglass Marathon4OCT
Wineglass Marathon
Running ‧ Corning26.2 mi • 13.1 mi
About Marathons in the United States
People run marathons (or 26.2 miles) for many different reasons from a personal challenge to a public cause. What's consistent is the determination that brings everyone together to push through to the finish. The Boston Marathon alone has raised over $297 million for charity since 1986, and with an average time of 3h44m it is the fastest marathon in the United States.
What are the best marathons?
If you're thinking of participating in the competitive Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon and Twin Cities Marathon both have reputations for being fast courses and will provide you with the best chance to run a qualifying time. There are many more fantastic marathons throughout the US, the LA Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, New York Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and the Houston Marathon are all big races and run through October to March.
How long will it take me to run a marathon?
The world record for women was set, in London, by Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain in 2003 at 2h15m25s minutes and is proving tough to beat. The men's record was beaten in Berlin in 2018 by Eliud Kipchoge and at 2h01m39s is pushing close to breaking the elusive 2 hour barrier.
The average time to finish the Boston marathon is 3h44m. This is significantly faster than the global average of around 4h13m for men and 4h42m for women. Don't focus too much on what others are doing, keep your own pace and don't worry if you are overtaken by Superman, he is super after all. It is worth pointing out that finishing times are greatly affected by the course. Some marathons are particularly fast (e.g. A1A, Phoenix), and the average time for different marathons can vary - it's best to check our course descriptions for each race to get a better understanding of finishing times.
How do you train for a marathon?
Training for a marathon takes a lot of motivation. Make sure you carve out time in your busy schedule to train, you can download our free 16 week training plan, with nutrition and race tips included. Regardless of whether you're entering your first race or looking to hit a new PR, we recommend around 16 weeks as the right time frame to prepare you for a marathon.