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Early October · Midwest

Chicago Marathon

Chicago, IL

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

World Marathon Major; world-record fast

PR8.9Weather9.0Experience9.9

Early December · West Coast

California International Marathon (CIM)

Sacramento, CA

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~10,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -340 ft net

Premier BQ / Olympic Trials Qualifier

PR9.9Weather9.5Experience8.4

Mid-January · Southwest

Houston Marathon

Houston, TX

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~7,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain

Fast winter race; strong spectator support

PR9.7Weather9.0Experience8.8

3rd Monday in April · Northeast

Boston Marathon

Boston, MA

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

World Marathon Major; strict BQ entry

PR8.9Weather8.6Experience9.9

Mid-March · West Coast

Los Angeles Marathon

Los Angeles, CA

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~20,000+ runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
700 ft gain · -400 ft net

Stadium to the Stars (Dodger to Century City)

PR9.8Weather8.8Experience8.6

Early February · Southwest

Mesa Marathon

Mesa, AZ

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,000-5,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -1,000 ft net

Fast desert downhill course

PR9.9Weather9.2Experience8.0

Early January · Southeast

Walt Disney World Marathon

Orlando, FL

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~12,000-15,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain

Runs through 4 theme parks

PR9.6Weather8.7Experience8.5

Mid-October · Midwest

Detroit Free Press Marathon

Detroit, MI

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,500-4,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
350 ft gain · 0 ft net

Crosses the US-Canada international border

PR9.7Weather9.1Experience7.9

Early October · Mountain West

St. George Marathon

St. George, UT

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~5,000-6,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -2,560 ft net

High-speed downhill mountain descent

PR9.7Weather8.7Experience8.1

Mid-June · Midwest

Grandma's Marathon

Duluth, MN

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~9,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -120 ft net

Along Lake Superior; fast & cool

PR9.7Weather8.4Experience8.3

Early November · Midwest

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Indianapolis, IN

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~5,000-6,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

Top Midwest flat BQ race

PR9.6Weather8.7Experience8.1

Mid-April · Southwest

Revel Mt. Charleston

Las Vegas, NV

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -5,100 ft net

One of the fastest BQ downhill profiles

PR9.5Weather9.0Experience7.8

Early March · West Coast

Napa Valley Marathon

Napa, CA

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
300 ft gain · -250 ft net

Runs along the scenic Silverado Trail

PR9.5Weather9.1Experience7.7

Mid-August · West Coast

Tunnel Vision Marathon

North Bend, WA

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -2,000 ft net

Runs through the 2-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel

PR9.6Weather9.3Experience7.3

Early July · West Coast

Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon

North Bend, WA

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -2,000 ft net

High BQ rate along Cascade rail-trail

PR9.6Weather9.2Experience7.4

Late May · Midwest

Bayshore Marathon

Traverse City, MI

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain

Shaded along Grand Traverse Bay; BQ favorite

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.6

Late February · Southwest

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Weather
38°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

Night race running down the Las Vegas Strip

PR9.6Weather8.6Experience7.9

Mid-January · Southwest

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Phoenix/Tempe, AZ

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

Flat desert loop across 3 cities

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.6

Early December · Southeast

Kiawah Island Marathon

Kiawah Island, SC

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain

Private resort island; maritime forest

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.6

Mid-May · Mountain West

Ogden Marathon

Ogden, UT

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -1,100 ft net

Ogden Canyon descent; premier scenic BQ

PR9.5Weather8.9Experience7.7

Early February · West Coast

Surf City Marathon

Huntington Beach, CA

Weather
53°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain

Coastal Pacific Coast Highway ocean run

PR9.4Weather9.0Experience7.6

Late February · West Coast

Ventura Marathon

Ventura, CA

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -1,000 ft net

Fast downhill coastal route

PR9.5Weather9.1Experience7.4

Early October · Northeast

Steamtown Marathon

Scranton, PA

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -950 ft net

Downhill rail trail; known for fast times

PR9.5Weather9.1Experience7.4

Late April · Northeast

New Jersey Marathon

Long Branch, NJ

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Oceanfront coastal boardwalks

PR9.4Weather9.0Experience7.6

Late April · Mountain West

Salt Lake City Marathon

Salt Lake City, UT

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -850 ft net

Wasatch foothills into downtown

PR9.5Weather9.1Experience7.4

Late July · West Coast

Jack & Jill Marathon & Half

Snoqualmie Pass, WA

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -2,000 ft net

Event: Marathon Saturday

PR9.6Weather9.2Experience7.2

Mid-December · Southwest

The Marathon Project

Chandler, AZ

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Gold Wave Marathon

PR9.2Weather9.4Experience7.3

Late November · Northeast

Philadelphia Marathon

Philadelphia, PA

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~10,000-12,000 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
450 ft gain · 0 ft net

Historic downtown & Schuylkill River

PR8.8Weather8.7Experience8.4

Early March · Southeast

Myrtle Beach Marathon

Myrtle Beach, SC

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
80 ft gain

Fast coastal resort course

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.4

Mid-January · Southeast

Charleston Marathon

Charleston, SC

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain

Lowcountry marsh and historic streets

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.4

Mid-March · Southeast

Tobacco Road Marathon

Cary, NC

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

American Tobacco Trail; high BQ percentage

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.4

Mid-October · Mountain West

Boise Marathon (Onward)

Boise, ID

Weather
45°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

Flat course along Boise River Greenbelt

PR9.4Weather9.2Experience7.2

Mid-March · Southeast

Wrightsville Beach Marathon

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain

Fast coastal North Carolina qualifier

PR9.4Weather9.2Experience7.2

Mid-January · Southeast

The Louisiana Marathon

Baton Rouge, LA

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.3

Mid-September · West Coast

Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon

North Bend, WA

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -2,000 ft net

Event: Cascade Express Marathon

PR9.5Weather9.2Experience7.1

Mid-May · Midwest

Green Bay Marathon (Cellcom)

Green Bay, WI

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
250 ft gain

Lap around Lambeau Field turf

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience7.4

Early November · Southeast

Outer Banks Marathon

Manteo, NC

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
120 ft gain · 0 ft net

Wright Brothers memorial and barrier island

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience7.2

Mid-April · Midwest

Carmel Marathon Weekend

Carmel, IN

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
180 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Carmel Marathon

PR9.4Weather9.0Experience7.3

Late April · Midwest

Glass City Marathon

Toledo, OH

Weather
42°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

Northwest Ohio flat, fast spring course

PR9.4Weather8.8Experience7.4

Mid-May · Midwest

Cleveland Marathon

Cleveland, OH

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
300 ft gain

Lake Erie shoreline and Rock Hall of Fame

PR9.3Weather8.8Experience7.4

Mid-October · Northeast

Atlantic City Marathon

Atlantic City, NJ

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain

8+ miles on the ocean Boardwalk

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience7.2

Late May · West Coast

Newport Coast Marathon

Newport, OR

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain

Yaquina Bay estuary rail-trail route

PR9.2Weather9.4Experience6.9

Mid-October · West Coast

Bizz Johnson

Susanville, CA

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -1,300 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.3Weather9.2Experience7.0

Early May · Mountain West

The Colorado Marathon

Fort Collins, CO

Weather
53°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -1,200 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.5Weather8.8Experience7.2

Early February · Southeast

DONNA Marathon Weekend

Jacksonville Beach, FL

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Breast Cancer Marathon

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience7.2

Early October · Midwest

Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

Milwaukee, WI

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
250 ft gain

Scenic shore of Lake Michigan

PR8.6Weather9.1Experience7.7

Late June · Mountain West

Missoula Marathon

Missoula, MT

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
180 ft gain · -400 ft net

Classic Big Sky country finish across bridge

PR9.4Weather8.6Experience7.4

Mid-September · Mountain West

Bozeman Marathon

Bozeman, MT

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -800 ft net

Gallatin Valley mountain backdrop

PR9.4Weather8.8Experience7.1

Mid-October · Midwest

Columbus Marathon

Columbus, OH

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,500 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
300 ft gain

Nationwide Children's Hospital patient miles

PR8.6Weather8.9Experience7.8

Early April · Southeast

Coastal Delaware Running Festival

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
80 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Marathon (26.2)

PR9.4Weather9.2Experience6.7

Mid-November · Southeast

Richmond Marathon

Richmond, VA

Weather
45°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,500-5,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

"America's Friendliest Marathon"

PR7.6Weather9.1Experience8.6

Early November · Southeast

Savannah Rock 'n' Roll / River Street Marathon

Savannah, GA

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain

Historic squares draped in Spanish moss

PR9.3Weather8.6Experience7.4

Early May · West Coast

2027 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Arcata, CA

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
250 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Avenue of the Giants Marathon

PR8.6Weather9.0Experience7.6

Mid-September · Mountain West

Revel Big Cottonwood

Salt Lake City, UT

Weather
58°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -5,200 ft net

Wasatch Mountain canyon descent

PR9.3Weather8.1Experience7.8

Early November · West Coast

Two Cities Marathon

Fresno, CA

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience6.7

Late June · Mountain West

Missoula Marathon Weekend of Events

Missoula, MT

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
492 ft gain · 177 ft net

Event: MISSOULA MARATHON | Verified 8/26/26: 492 ft gain / 315 ft loss (corrected from template 180/580). Base altitude ~3,000-3,260 ft. USATF certified BQ course, marketed as flat/fast.

PR9.4Weather8.6Experience7.2

Early November · Northeast

New York City Marathon

New York, NY

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

World Marathon Major; 5 boroughs

PR6.7Weather8.5Experience9.9

Late May · Northeast

Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Buffalo, NY

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Marathon with the VIP Experience

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience6.8

Late February · Southeast

Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Wilmington, NC

Weather
42°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience6.8

Late April · West Coast

Eugene Marathon

Eugene, OR

Weather
42°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
300 ft gain

"TrackTown USA"; finishes on Hayward Field

PR8.6Weather8.8Experience7.7

Late April · Northeast

The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival

Jim Thorpe, PA

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -500 ft net

Event: Full Marathon with Scenic Train Ride

PR9.5Weather8.9Experience6.7

Mid-November · Northeast

Harrisburg Marathon

Harrisburg, PA

Weather
40°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Riverfront Park and City Island route

PR9.3Weather8.6Experience7.1

Late September · Northeast

Clarence DeMar Marathon

Keene, NH

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -500 ft net

Historic fall foliage marathon

PR9.4Weather8.5Experience7.1

Early April · Southeast

Coast Guard Marathon

Elizabeth City, NC

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience6.7

Mid-December · Southeast

Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Biloxi, MS

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR9.4Weather8.9Experience6.7

Early November · Midwest

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

Saint Charles, MO

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.4Weather8.8Experience6.7

Late October · Southeast

Marine Corps Marathon

Arlington, VA

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~20,000+ runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

"The People's Marathon"; military focus

PR7.5Weather8.8Experience8.6

Late September · West Coast

Leavenworth Marathon

Leavenworth, WA

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
250 ft gain

Cascade mountains into Bavarian village

PR8.6Weather9.2Experience7.1

Early March · Southeast

Newport News One City Marathon

Newport News, VA

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: One City Marathon

PR9.3Weather8.8Experience6.7

Early April · West Coast

Modesto Marathon

Modesto, CA

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.4Weather9.1Experience6.3

Late January · Southeast

Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon

Celebration, FL

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.3Weather8.7Experience6.8

Mid-September · Northeast

Erie Marathon

Erie, PA

Weather
57°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500-2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
80 ft gain

Presque Isle State Park; top BQ percentage

PR9.2Weather8.1Experience7.5

Late November · Southeast

White River Marathon

Cotter, AR

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
120 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.1Experience6.6

Early December · Southeast

Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Weather
35°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,200 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
80 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Rehoboth Seashore Marathon

PR9.2Weather8.2Experience7.4

Early May · Northeast

Providence Marathon

Providence, RI

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
300 ft gain

East Bay Bike Path along Narragansett Bay

PR8.5Weather8.8Experience7.4

Late September · Northeast

Baystate Marathon

Lowell, MA

Weather
56°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.2Weather8.3Experience7.2

Late November · Southeast

NCR Marathon & Half Marathon

Sparks Glencoe, MD

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: NCR Marathon

PR9.3Weather8.7Experience6.7

Mid-December · Southwest

Dallas Marathon

Dallas, TX

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,500-4,500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

White Rock Lake and downtown finish

PR7.6Weather9.2Experience7.9

Late April · Southwest

Shiprock Marathon

Shiprock, NM

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -800 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.2Weather9.1Experience6.4

Mid-April · West Coast

Corvallis Marathon

Corvallis, OR

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain

Willamette Valley farmland and Oregon State campus

PR9.0Weather8.7Experience6.9

Late September · Mountain West

Huntsville Marathon

Huntsville, UT

Weather
58°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -3,500 ft net

Monte Cristo highway descent; major BQ rate

PR9.3Weather8.1Experience7.2

Early October · Midwest

Twin Cities Marathon

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~8,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

"Most Scenic Urban Marathon"

PR7.5Weather8.8Experience8.2

Late May · West Coast

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

Ventura, CA

Weather
61°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -700 ft net

Ojai to Ventura coast; popular BQ

PR9.2Weather7.7Experience7.6

Early December · Southeast

Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon

Panama City Beach, FL

Weather
53°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.3Weather8.8Experience6.3

Early October · Mountain West

The Long View Marathon

Fort Collins, CO

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
100 ft gain · -300 ft net

Event: The Long View Marathon

PR9.2Weather9.1Experience6.1

Mid-April · Midwest

Athens Ohio Marathon

Athens, OH

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Athens Marathon

PR9.2Weather9.2Experience6.0

Late January · Southeast

Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

Gulf Shores, AL

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.0Experience6.2

Early November · Southwest

Fort Worth Marathon

Fort Worth, TX

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.3Weather8.7Experience6.3

Mid-May · West Coast

Windermere Marathon

Spokane, WA

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -200 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.2Weather8.9Experience6.2

Early November · Southeast

Marshall University Marathon

Huntington, WV

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.0Experience6.2

Early October · West Coast

Portland Marathon

Portland, OR

Weather
42°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

Bridges and scenic neighborhood route

PR7.6Weather8.8Experience7.9

Late August · West Coast

PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon

Vancouver, WA

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
120 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.1Experience6.1

Early May · Mountain West

Boise River Marathon

Boise, ID

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.0Experience6.1

Mid-November · Northeast

D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke's

Easton, PA

Weather
39°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
50 ft gain · -250 ft net

Event: St. Luke's D&L Marathon

PR9.1Weather8.5Experience6.6

Mid-September · Midwest

2026 Holland Haven Marathon

Holland, MI

Weather
56°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Full Marathon Presented by Armor Physical Therapy

PR9.2Weather8.3Experience6.7

Early October · Mountain West

Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Syracuse, UT

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Full Marathon Slow Racers - Over 6 Hrs 30 Min to finish

PR9.1Weather9.1Experience6.0

Mid-September · West Coast

Skagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k

Burlington, WA

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
40 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.1Experience6.0

Mid-November · Southeast

New Orleans Marathon

New Orleans, LA

Weather
59°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.1Weather7.7Experience7.3

Mid-February · Southeast

Run Oak Island

Oak Island, NC

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
40 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR9.1Weather9.0Experience6.0

Early June · Mountain West

Utah Valley Marathon

Provo, UT

Weather
62°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
150 ft gain · -1,400 ft net

Provo Canyon alongside Bridal Veil Falls

PR9.1Weather7.3Experience7.7

Mid-October · Northeast

Hartford Marathon

Hartford, CT

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
450 ft gain

Finishes under the Soldiers & Sailors Arch

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience7.6

Early May · West Coast

The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Costa Mesa, CA

Weather
62°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
450 ft gain · -150 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR9.1Weather7.5Experience7.4

Mid-September · Midwest

Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.5Experience6.5

Mid-September · Mountain West

Montana Marathon

Billings, MT

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
250 ft gain · -1,000 ft net

Event: Full Marathon (26.2 Miles)

PR9.1Weather8.8Experience6.1

Late May · Northeast

Vermont City Marathon

Burlington, VT

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

Lake Champlain and Green Mountains views

PR7.3Weather9.0Experience7.6

Late April · Southwest

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

Oklahoma City, OK

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

"Run to Remember" memorial tribute

PR7.3Weather8.9Experience7.7

Late April · Southeast

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Louisville, KY

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Humana Marathon

PR7.3Weather9.2Experience7.4

Early April · West Coast

Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon

Yakima, WA

Weather
37°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -600 ft net

Event: Yakima River Canyon Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.3Experience6.6

Late October · Southeast

Historic Drawbridge Running Festival

St Michaels, MD

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Historic Drawbridge Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.8Experience6.1

Late February · Southwest

Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon

Galveston, TX

Weather
53°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
40 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.8Experience6.1

Early April · West Coast

Bakersfield Marathon

Bakersfield, CA

Weather
56°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.6Experience6.2

Mid-January · West Coast

The Redding Marathon Events

Redding, CA

Weather
40°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
250 ft gain · -800 ft net

Event: Redding Marathon

PR9.1Weather8.6Experience6.1

Mid-November · Southwest

Tulsa Route 66 Marathon

Tulsa, OK

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
700 ft gain

"Center of the Universe" detour option

PR7.3Weather9.0Experience7.4

Mid-November · Southeast

Charlotte Marathon

Charlotte, NC

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
800 ft gain

Uptown skyline and tree-lined neighborhoods

PR7.3Weather9.0Experience7.4

Early June · West Coast

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

San Diego, CA

Weather
67°Ftypical start
Field size
~5,000 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
450 ft gain · -250 ft net

Original Rock 'n' Roll series course

PR9.2Weather6.5Experience8.0

Mid-October · Northeast

Newport Marathon

Newport, RI

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

Ocean Drive past historic Gilded Age mansions

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience7.3

Late April · Northeast

Great Woods Marathon & 5k

Mansfield, MA

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Great Woods Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.7Experience6.0

Mid-October · Midwest

Des Moines Marathon

Des Moines, IA

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

State Capitol grounds and Gray's Lake

PR7.3Weather8.9Experience7.4

Early April · Midwest

St. Louis Marathon (GO! St. Louis)

St. Louis, MO

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

Gateway Arch Riverfront

PR7.3Weather9.0Experience7.3

Early September · Midwest

Minocqua "No Frills" Marathon

Minocqua, WI

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.6Experience6.0

Late October · Northeast

Cape Cod Marathon

Falmouth, MA

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

Scenic coastal roads and Nobska Light

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience7.2

Early October · Northeast

Maine Marathon

Portland, ME

Weather
45°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain

Casco Bay coastal vistas

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience7.2

Mid-December · Southeast

Rocket City Marathon

Huntsville, AL

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~~1,413 (2025 finishers) runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
700 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Rocket City Marathon | Verified 8/26/26: 700 ft gain rolling loop; 1,413 finishers 2025 (up from 1,184 in 2024). USATF certified BQ race.

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience7.2

Early January · Southeast

Mobile Marathon

Mobile, AL

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
250 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR8.3Weather9.1Experience6.2

Early December · Southwest

Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain

Alamo and River Walk corridor

PR7.2Weather8.7Experience7.6

Mid-February · Southeast

Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K

Jackson, MS

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
700 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: MS Blues Marathon

PR7.4Weather9.3Experience6.7

Late May · Mountain West

Coeur d'Alene Marathon

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

Lake Coeur d'Alene shoreline

PR7.3Weather8.9Experience7.2

Late September · West Coast

Bellingham Bay Marathon

Bellingham, WA

Weather
42°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

Mount Baker and Bellingham Bay scenery

PR7.3Weather9.0Experience7.1

Mid-April · Midwest

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Milwaukee, WI

Weather
39°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9.0Weather8.4Experience6.0

Late January · Southeast

Miami Marathon

Miami, FL

Weather
64°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,500-4,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
250 ft gain

Tropical bridges and ocean views

PR8.8Weather6.6Experience7.9

Mid-May · Mountain West

Colfax Marathon

Denver, CO

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,500 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net

Runs through Mile High Stadium & Denver Zoo

PR6.9Weather8.6Experience7.7

Late November · Southeast

Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon

Cocoa, FL

Weather
62°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
120 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR8.9Weather7.0Experience7.3

Early April · Midwest

St. Louis Marathon

St. Louis, MO

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.3Weather9.0Experience6.8

Early October · Northeast

Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay

Portland, ME

Weather
45°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience6.7

Early October · Midwest

Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

Ann Arbor, MI

Weather
47°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
700 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Marathon (26.2)

PR7.3Weather9.1Experience6.7

Mid-February · Southwest

Austin Marathon

Austin, TX

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,000-5,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,000 ft gain

Live music on course; energetic crowd

PR5.4Weather9.0Experience8.6

Late May · Mountain West

CDA Marathon

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.3Weather8.9Experience6.7

Late November · Mountain West

Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon

Monument Valley, UT

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
1,000 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Monument Valley Marathon

PR7.1Weather9.4Experience6.4

Early June · Midwest

Maritime Marathon

Manitowoc, WI

Weather
57°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR8.9Weather8.0Experience6.0

Early October · Mountain West

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

Colorado Springs, CO

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
900 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.3Weather8.8Experience6.7

Mid-April · Northeast

Newport Rhode Races

Newport, RI

Weather
42°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.3Weather8.8Experience6.7

Early December · Southwest

2026 San Antonio Marathon

San Antonio, TX

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: 2026 - Marathon

PR7.2Weather8.7Experience6.9

Mid-July · Mountain West

Big Sky Marathon

Ennis, MT

Weather
60°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -3,600 ft net

Event: Big Sky Marathon (Full)

PR8.8Weather7.6Experience6.4

Late April · Midwest

2027 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

Kalamazoo, MI

Weather
41°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR7.2Weather8.7Experience6.7

Late October · Southeast

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Emerald Isle, NC

Weather
59°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Emerald Isle Marathon

PR8.8Weather7.7Experience6.0

Late April · Southeast

Rock 'n' Roll Nashville

Nashville, TN

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,000-4,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,000 ft gain

Music City route with live bands

PR5.1Weather8.9Experience8.4

Late April · West Coast

Big Sur International Marathon

Carmel, CA

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,500 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,700 ft gain

Highway 1 along the Pacific coastline

PR5.4Weather8.9Experience8.0

Early May · Midwest

Flying Pig Marathon

Cincinnati, OH

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~4,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,200 ft gain

Signature quirky city-wide celebration

PR5.3Weather8.5Experience8.5

Late October · Northeast

Ocean State Rhode Races

Narragansett, RI

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.0Weather9.1Experience6.2

Early April · Southeast

Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

Lexington, KY

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.0Weather9.1Experience6.1

Early June · Mountain West

The Steamboat Marathon

Steamboat Springs, CO

Weather
61°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Net downhill
Elevation
200 ft gain · -1,000 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.5Weather7.5Experience7.2

Early March · Southeast

Little Rock Marathon

Little Rock, AR

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
750 ft gain

Renowned for giant finisher medals

PR5.2Weather9.3Experience7.6

Early May · Northeast

Pittsburgh Marathon

Pittsburgh, PA

Weather
54°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,500-4,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
900 ft gain

Crosses 3 rivers via iconic yellow bridges

PR5.0Weather8.6Experience8.5

Late March · West Coast

Bend Marathon and Half

Bend, OR

Weather
37°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
900 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Bend Marathon

PR7.1Weather8.3Experience6.7

Mid-September · Mountain West

Priest Lake Marathon

Priest Lake, ID

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
1,100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.0Weather9.1Experience6.0

Mid-October · Northeast

Champlain Islands Marathon & Half Marathon

South Hero, VT

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
350 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR7.0Weather8.9Experience6.0

Early March · Southeast

25TH ANNUAL LITTLE ROCK MARATHON WEEKEND

Little Rock, AR

Weather
46°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
750 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR5.2Weather9.3Experience7.3

Late September · West Coast

Kenai River Marathon

Soldotna, AK

Weather
25°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
250 ft gain

Fall foliage and wildlife along Kenai River

PR7.9Weather7.3Experience6.6

Late February · Southeast

Atlanta Marathon (Publix)

Atlanta, GA

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,400 ft gain

Classic hilly Piedmont Park and downtown route

PR5.1Weather9.0Experience7.6

Mid-September · Northeast

Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K

Lincoln, ME

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Lincoln Marathon

PR6.9Weather8.7Experience6.0

Mid-September · Midwest

Sioux Falls Marathon

Sioux Falls, SD

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Single Race: Full Marathon

PR6.9Weather8.5Experience6.2

Late June · West Coast

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon

Anchorage, AK

Weather
26°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
700 ft gain

Solstice weekend; dirt trails & paved greenways

PR6.9Weather7.4Experience7.2

Mid-October · Southeast

Baltimore Running Festival

Baltimore, MD

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~3,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,200 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR5.1Weather8.9Experience7.5

Mid-October · Northeast

Mount Desert Island (MDI) Marathon

Bar Harbor, ME

Weather
44°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,200 ft gain

Acadia National Park; prime fall foliage

PR5.1Weather9.0Experience7.3

Early November · Southeast

City of Oaks Marathon

Raleigh, NC

Weather
48°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
900 ft gain

Greenway trails and downtown Raleigh

PR5.1Weather9.1Experience7.2

Mid-April · Southeast

Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

Roanoke, VA

Weather
49°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
3,715 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon | Verified 8/26/26: 7,430 ft total elevation change confirmed by 3 independent sources. Template estimate was accurate. Known as "America's Toughest Road Marathon."

PR5.1Weather9.0Experience7.1

Mid-September · Mountain West

Malad Valley Marathon

Malad City, ID

Weather
56°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR6.8Weather8.4Experience6.0

Mid-December · Midwest

Omaha Costco Marathon

Omaha, NE

Weather
30°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Omaha Costco Marathon

PR6.9Weather7.6Experience6.7

Mid-October · Midwest

Kansas City Marathon

Kansas City, MO

Weather
52°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,500 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,000 ft gain

Barbecue stops, parks, and downtown landmarks

PR5.0Weather8.7Experience7.4

Early June · Mountain West

Run Yellowstone Marathon

West Yellowstone, MT

Weather
56°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
800 ft gain · 0 ft net

High-elevation Gallatin forest scenery

PR5.5Weather8.4Experience7.1

Mid-August · Midwest

Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More

Hurley, WI

Weather
58°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Paavo Nurmi Marathon

PR6.7Weather7.8Experience6.4

Late July · West Coast

San Francisco Marathon

San Francisco, CA

Weather
61°Ftypical start
Field size
~6,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,200 ft gain

Crosses the Golden Gate Bridge

PR5.0Weather7.6Experience8.1

Late November · West Coast

Seattle Marathon

Seattle, WA

Weather
34°Ftypical start
Field size
~2,000-3,000 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
900 ft gain

Pacific Northwest staple; chilly weather

PR4.9Weather8.0Experience7.7

Early June · Mountain West

Grand Teton Marathon

Jackson, WY

Weather
58°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
800 ft gain

Dramatic Rocky Mountain vistas

PR5.4Weather8.0Experience7.2

Early October · Southeast

Freedom's Run

Shepherdstown, WV

Weather
51°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,300 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR4.8Weather8.9Experience6.6

Mid-March · West Coast

Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Avalon, CA

Weather
56°Ftypical start
Field size
~~410-437 (2024-2026 finishers) runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
4,310 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Catalina Island Marathon | Verified 8/26/26: 4,310 ft gain confirmed (template was correct here). Field size corrected DOWN from template guess of 800 to real ~410-437 finishers. Not a BQ course.

PR4.7Weather8.6Experience6.9

Late October · Southeast

Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

Mableton, GA

Weather
60°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
300 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: 15th Annual Silver Comet Marathon

PR6.6Weather7.5Experience6.1

Early October · Midwest

Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Empire, MI

Weather
43°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR4.8Weather8.9Experience6.5

Mid-October · West Coast

Spokane Marathon

Spokane, WA

Weather
39°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,200 ft gain

Spokane River gorge and "Doomsday Hill"

PR4.7Weather8.5Experience6.9

Late September · Midwest

Akron Marathon

Akron, OH

Weather
58°Ftypical start
Field size
~1,200 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
800 ft gain

Finishes inside Canal Park baseball stadium

PR4.8Weather7.9Experience7.3

Early September · Midwest

Heart of America Marathon & Relay

Columbia, MO

Weather
61°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
800 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR6.5Weather7.1Experience6.4

Early December · West Coast

Honolulu Marathon

Honolulu, HI

Weather
73°Ftypical start
Field size
~15,000-20,000 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain

No cut-off time; scenic coastal views

PR6.5Weather4.8Experience8.6

Early February · Southeast

Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon

Tallahassee, FL

Weather
50°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
750 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Tallahassee Marathon

PR4.8Weather9.0Experience6.1

Late January · Mountain West

Red Rock Canyon Marathon, 1/2, and 5K

Las Vegas, NV

Weather
37°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR4.7Weather8.5Experience6.5

Mid-June · Northeast

Lake Placid Marathon and Half and 10K

Lake Placid, NY

Weather
57°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,400 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Marathon: Sunday, June 13, 2027

PR4.9Weather8.1Experience6.7

Early November · Northeast

Manchester City Marathon

Manchester, NH

Weather
35°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
900 ft gain

New Hampshire mill town and Merrimack River

PR4.6Weather8.1Experience6.9

Mid-April · West Coast

Whidbey Island Marathon

Oak Harbor, WA

Weather
35°Ftypical start
Field size
~500 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,100 ft gain

Deception Pass bridge and Puget Sound

PR4.6Weather8.1Experience6.9

Mid-October · Mountain West

Durango Marathon

Durango, CO

Weather
55°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
800 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Durango Marathon

PR4.7Weather8.7Experience6.0

Mid-September · Mountain West

Pikes Peak Marathon

Manitou Springs, CO

Weather
61°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
7,800 ft gain · 0 ft net

Ascent to 14,115 ft summit and back

PR4.7Weather7.4Experience7.1

Mid-September · West Coast

Equinox Marathon and Relay

Fairbanks, AK

Weather
19°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
3,300 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon Run | Verified 8/26/26: 3,300 ft gain confirmed (template was accurate). Still carries relay/name-match REVIEW flag from sort logic — confirm marathon distance (not relay leg) is the featured event before promoting.

PR4.5Weather6.7Experience7.1

Early September · Southeast

Tupelo Marathon and 14er

Tupelo, MS

Weather
67°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR6.2Weather5.8Experience6.0

Mid-June · Southeast

Hatfield and McCoy Races

South Williamson, KY

Weather
65°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,500 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

PR4.1Weather6.3Experience6.6

Early October · West Coast

Girdwood Marathon 2026

Girdwood, AK

Weather
18°Ftypical start
Field size
~400 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,500 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR4.2Weather6.4Experience6.4

Late April · West Coast

Maui Marathon

Kaanapali, HI

Weather
77°Ftypical start
Field size
~800 runners
Course
Rolling
Elevation
400 ft gain

Coastal ocean run; whale watching

PR6.0Weather3.8Experience7.1

Early July · Mountain West

Madison Marathon

Ennis, MT

Weather
60°Ftypical start
Field size
~300 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,800 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event: Madison Marathon (Full)

PR2.8Weather7.6Experience6.4

Early September · West Coast

Kauai Marathon

Poipu, HI

Weather
80°Ftypical start
Field size
~600 runners
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,200 ft gain

Tropical Tunnel of Trees and volcanic views

PR3.3Weather3.1Experience6.9