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Marathons in the USA
A Marathon is a race over a distance of 26.2 miles, or 42.2km. Running a marathon is often seen as one of the main goals in a runner's lifetime. Marathons take place across the United States, and these events often draw big crowds and inspirational atmospheres. The New York and LA Marathons are two of the most popular races in the USA. Both are relatively flat courses, and so are great opportunities to qualify for the Boston marathon, which is one of the six world marathon majors. US marathons are also amazing fundraising opportunities if you're feeling charitable. For example, every year the Boston marathon raises over $35 million, so marathons are a great way to mix personal achievement with helping the world.
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Mt. Umunhum Ultras
San Jose, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
Running with the Devil
Las Vegas, Nevada
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
Leadville Marathon & Heavy Half
Leadville, Colorado
marathon, half marathon
Saturday, 8 Jul 2023
Rancho Hills Trail Run
Morgan Hill, California
5k, 10k, half marathon, ultramarathon, marathon
Saturday, 15 Jul 2023
The Peak 50k, Marathon & Half Marathon
San Diego County, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon
Sunday, 16 Jul 2023
Shoreline Marathon 2023
Ventura, California
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 22 Jul 2023
Kirkwood's Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge
Markleeville, California
half marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon, ultramarathon
Saturday, 29 Jul 2023
Jack and Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Marathon
North Bend, Washington
marathon, half marathon
Sunday, 6 Aug 2023
Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2023
Camarillo, California
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 26 Aug 2023
Mt Nebo Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k
Payson, Utah
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, 17 Sept 2023
Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile
Fort Collins, Colorado
marathon, half marathon
Saturday, 14 Oct 2023
Baltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, Maryland
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Thursday, 19 Oct 2023
Oakland Running Festival
Oakland, California
marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k
(2 reviews)
Sunday, 12 Nov 2023
Manchester City Marathon
Manchester, New Hampshire
marathon, half marathon, 5k
Saturday, 3 Feb 2024
2024 Surf City Marathon presented by 361°
Huntington Beach, California
marathon, half marathon, 5k
(1 reviews)
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 US 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.
