Runners crossing the Chicago Marathon finish line under the red Bank of America arch
Almanac for October: 115 marathons open for registration, 2 closing this week.

224 US marathons · one place

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Marker colour reflects typical race-day temperature. Deep green is prime marathon weather, terracotta means real heat risk.

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Early October · Midwest

Chicago Marathon

Chicago, IL

Weather
47°Ftypical startModelled estimate
Field size
~45,000-50,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
250 ft gain

World Marathon Major; world-record fast

PR9Weather9Experience10

3rd Monday in April · Northeast

Boston Marathon

Boston, MA

Weather
40°Ftypical startModelled estimate
Field size
~30,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
800 ft gain · -450 ft net

World Marathon Major; strict BQ entry

PR9Weather9Experience10

Early November · Northeast

New York City Marathon

New York, NY

Weather
39°Ftypical startModelled estimate
Field size
~50,000+ runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
800 ft gain

World Marathon Major; 5 boroughs

PR7Weather9Experience10

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