All marathons

December marathons

12 US races typically run in December

December marathons split between warm-climate racing resuming in the South and Southwest, and a handful of Boston-qualifying courses, like California International Marathon, that specifically use late-year timing for cooler, faster conditions.

Early December · Southwest

2026 San Antonio Marathon

San Antonio, TX

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

Event: 2026 - Marathon

PR7Weather9Experience7

Early December · West Coast

California International Marathon (CIM)

Sacramento, CA

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

Premier BQ / Olympic Trials Qualifier

PR10Weather10Experience8

Mid-December · Southwest

Dallas Marathon

Dallas, TX

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

White Rock Lake and downtown finish

PR8Weather9Experience8

Early December · West Coast

Honolulu Marathon

Honolulu, HI

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

No cut-off time; scenic coastal views

PR7Weather5Experience9

Mid-December · Southeast

Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Biloxi, MS

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

Event listed as: Full Marathon

PR9Weather9Experience7

Early December · Southeast

Kiawah Island Marathon

Kiawah Island, SC

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

Private resort island; maritime forest

PR9Weather9Experience8

Mid-December · Midwest

Omaha Costco Marathon

Omaha, NE

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

Event: Omaha Costco Marathon

PR7Weather8Experience7

Early December · Southeast

Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon

Panama City Beach, FL

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

Event listed as: Marathon

PR9Weather9Experience6

Early December · Southeast

Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon

Rehoboth Beach, DE

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

Event: Rehoboth Seashore Marathon

PR9Weather8Experience7

Early December · Southwest

Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

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

Alamo and River Walk corridor

PR7Weather9Experience8

Mid-December · Southeast

Rocket City Marathon

Huntsville, AL

Weather
44°Ftypical startModelled estimate
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.

PR7Weather9Experience7

Mid-December · Southwest

The Marathon Project

Chandler, AZ

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

Event: Gold Wave Marathon

PR9Weather9Experience7