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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.

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Mt. Umunhum Ultras

Saturday, 10 Jun 2023

Mt. Umunhum Ultras

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San Jose, California

Participants

ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

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Running with the Devil

Saturday, 17 Jun 2023

Running with the Devil

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Participants

ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

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Flat road
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Leadville Marathon & Heavy Half

Saturday, 17 Jun 2023

Leadville Marathon & Heavy Half

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Leadville, Colorado

Participants

marathon, half marathon

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Brewery Chase Relay

Saturday, 17 Jun 2023

Brewery Chase Relay

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Manchester, New Hampshire

Participants

marathon

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Rancho Hills Trail Run

Saturday, 8 Jul 2023

Rancho Hills Trail Run

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Morgan Hill, California

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, ultramarathon, marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Trail
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The Peak 50k, Marathon & Half Marathon

Saturday, 15 Jul 2023

The Peak 50k, Marathon & Half Marathon

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San Diego County, California

Participants

ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Hilly trail
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Shoreline Marathon 2023

Sunday, 16 Jul 2023

Shoreline Marathon 2023

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Ventura, California

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

FilledTicket$55 – $140
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Kirkwood's Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge

Saturday, 22 Jul 2023

Kirkwood's Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge

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Markleeville, California

Participants

half marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Jack and Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Marathon

Saturday, 29 Jul 2023

Jack and Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Marathon

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North Bend, Washington

Participants

marathon, half marathon

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Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2023

Sunday, 6 Aug 2023

Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2023

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Camarillo, California

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

FilledTicket$55 – $140
Flat road
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Boulder Rez Marathon

Saturday, 12 Aug 2023

Boulder Rez Marathon

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Boulder, Colorado

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Mt Nebo Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k

Saturday, 26 Aug 2023

Mt Nebo Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k

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Payson, Utah

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sunday, 17 Sept 2023

Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

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Fort Collins, Colorado

Participants

marathon, half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Guthrie Wineglass Marathon

Sunday, 1 Oct 2023

Guthrie Wineglass Marathon

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Bath, New York

Participants

marathon

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Arches Marathon and Half

Saturday, 7 Oct 2023

Arches Marathon and Half

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Moab, Utah

Participants

marathon, half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Boulderthon

Saturday, 7 Oct 2023

Boulderthon

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Boulder, Colorado

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Chicago Marathon

Sunday, 8 Oct 2023

Chicago Marathon

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Chicago, Illinois

Participants

marathon

Star5

(8 reviews)

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Baltimore Running Festival

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023

Baltimore Running Festival

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Baltimore, Maryland

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

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Flat road
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Oakland Running Festival

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023

Oakland Running Festival

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Oakland, California

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k

Star4.5

(2 reviews)

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Great atmosphereRoad
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Canyonlands Ultra

Saturday, 28 Oct 2023

Canyonlands Ultra

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Moab, Utah

Participants

half marathon, ultramarathon, marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Manchester City Marathon

Sunday, 12 Nov 2023

Manchester City Marathon

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Manchester, New Hampshire

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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AACR Philadelphia Marathon

Sunday, 19 Nov 2023

AACR Philadelphia Marathon

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Participants

marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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2024 Surf City Marathon presented by 361°

Saturday, 3 Feb 2024

2024 Surf City Marathon presented by 361°

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Huntington Beach, California

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 5k

Star5

(1 reviews)

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Great atmosphereFlat road
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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.

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