Month guide

April Marathons

April sits in the brightest part of spring racing: iconic start lines, unpredictable weather, and a crowded mix of big-city, coastal, and regional goal races. It is a strong month for runners comparing prestige, pace potential, and travel.

Showing all 72 races in this collection. Updated July 2026.

Notable race guides: Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, Big Sur International Marathon, and Eugene Marathon.

  1. 01Greater St. Louis MarathonSaturday, April 3, 2027St. Louis, MissouriGreater St. Louis Marathon puts runners downtown on an April city course with a 6.5-hour limit, early-start option, and a full weekend setup.GuideResults
  2. 02REVEL Mt CharlestonSaturday, April 3, 2027Las Vegas, NevadaBQREVEL Mt Charleston is a fast downhill road marathon from Kyle Canyon to Las Vegas, built for PR attempts, downhill specialists, and BQ chasing.GuideResults
  3. 03Salisbury MarathonSaturday, April 3, 2027Salisbury, MarylandBQSalisbury Marathon is a flat Eastern Shore road marathon with Boston-qualifier credentials, a seven-hour cutoff, and a fast-course focus for PR-minded runners.GuideResults
  4. 04The Cheap MarathonSaturday, April 3, 2027Windham, New HampshireThe Cheap Marathon is a flat New Hampshire rail-trail road marathon with a time-trial start, fast pacing conditions, and a small-field feel.GuideResults
  5. 05Yakima River Canyon MarathonSaturday, April 3, 2027Yakima, WashingtonBQYakima River Canyon Marathon is a scenic Washington point-to-point road marathon between Ellensburg and Selah on a certified Boston-qualifier course.GuideResults
  6. 06Bakersfield MarathonSunday, April 4, 2027Bakersfield, CaliforniaBQBakersfield Marathon is a Kern County road race with a Kern County Museum start, Bakersfield neighborhood miles, and a hometown Boston-qualifier feel.GuideResults
  7. 07Brighton MarathonSunday, April 4, 2027Brighton, United KingdomBrighton Marathon mixes a big UK field with rolling coastal miles, a Preston Park start, a Hove Lawns finish, and four early climbs by Mile 11.GuideResults
  8. 08Modesto MarathonSunday, April 4, 2027Modesto, CaliforniaBQModesto Marathon is a flat Central Valley road marathon built for fast times, Boston qualifying, and a straightforward spring morning downtown.GuideResults
  9. 09New South Trail MarathonSaturday, April 10, 2027Charlotte, North CarolinaNew South Trail Marathon is a Whitewater Center trail marathon in Charlotte, with wooded singletrack, rolling terrain, and a supported loop course.GuideResults
  10. 10Athens Ohio MarathonSunday, April 11, 2027Athens, OhioBQAthens Ohio Marathon is the state's longest-running marathon, using a flat Hockhocking Adena Bikeway course and Boston qualifier setup in spring.GuideResults
  12. 12Covenant Health Knoxville MarathonSunday, April 11, 2027Knoxville, TennesseeBQKnoxville Marathon is a hilly neighborhood road race with loud local support, live music, and a tougher Boston-qualifier feel than its city size suggests.GuideResults
  13. 13Leuven MarathonSunday, April 11, 2027Leuven, BelgiumLeuven Marathon turns the European Championships course into a city marathon with a Parkpoort start, canal sections, and a green forest loop.GuideResults
  14. 14Millbrook MarathonSunday, April 11, 2027Millbrook, New YorkBQMillbrook Marathon is a rolling Hudson Valley road course that trades PR ease for quiet farms, spring scenery, and a certified Boston-qualifier route.GuideResults
  15. 15Spring Chance BQ.2 MarathonSunday, April 11, 2027Geneva, IllinoisBQSpring Chance BQ.2 is a small Geneva marathon built for runners chasing Boston, with strict entry standards, cool mornings, and elite bottle support.GuideResults
  16. 16Carmel MarathonSaturday, April 17, 2027Carmel, IndianaBQCarmel Marathon's postponed 2026 race adds a rare late-May Indiana BQ opportunity, with a fast suburban course and strong qualifier reputation.GuideResults
  17. 17Foot Levelers Blue Ridge MarathonSaturday, April 17, 2027Roanoke, VirginiaHuge climbs define Blue Ridge Marathon, a Roanoke road race with Parkway miles, a 7.5-hour limit, and one of the toughest profiles in the U.S.GuideResults
  18. 18Virginia MarathonSaturday, April 17, 2027Middleburg, VirginiaVirginia Marathon is a scenic but demanding Middleburg road race with horse country views, some gravel, and a hard climb up Bull Run Mountain.GuideResults
  19. 19adidas Manchester MarathonSunday, April 18, 2027Manchester, United KingdomManchester Marathon is a huge, fast UK city race with a flat Greater Manchester route, deep crowd support, and more accessible entry than London.GuideResults
  20. 20Mountains to Beach MarathonSunday, April 18, 2027Ojai, CaliforniaBQMountains 2 Beach is a downhill point-to-point California marathon from Ojai to Ventura, built for fast times, net-drop pacing, and quick sellouts.GuideResults
  21. 21Vienna City MarathonSunday, April 18, 2027Vienna, AustriaVienna City Marathon gives runners a large European spring race with music, landmarks, a World Athletics label, and a fast, polished city course.GuideResults
  22. 22Boston MarathonMonday, April 19, 2027Boston, MassachusettsBQBoston Marathon is the sport's hardest prestige race to get into, with qualifying pressure, a net-downhill course, and the Newton Hills late.GuideResults
  23. 23Garmin Marathon DurhamSaturday, April 24, 2027Durham, North CarolinaGarmin Marathon Durham gives North Carolina a new May 42K with RunSignup logistics, official Garmin series backing, and Research Triangle demand.GuideResults
  24. 24Illinois MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Champaign, IllinoisBQIllinois Marathon mixes campus streets, town roads, and a stadium finish, giving Champaign-Urbana a bigger race-weekend feel than most college-town marathons.GuideResults
  25. 25Kentucky Derby Festival MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Louisville, KentuckyKentucky Derby Festival Marathon brings Louisville's spring festival energy to a loop course that mixes downtown, parkways, and the city's South End.GuideResults
  26. 26Salt Lake City MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Salt Lake City, UtahSalt Lake City Marathon threads major downtown landmarks with Wasatch views, adding altitude and rail-to-start logistics to the usual spring-city formula.GuideResults
  28. 28Thelma and Louise MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Moab, UtahThelma and Louise is a women-focused Moab trail marathon over sandy washes, slickrock, and jeep roads in the remote Behind the Rocks desert.GuideResults
  29. 29Big Sur International MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Carmel, CaliforniaBQBig Sur is a bucket-list point-to-point on Highway 1, where ocean views, Bixby Bridge, and Hurricane Point matter more than easy splits or PR math.GuideResults
  30. 30Eugene MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Eugene, OregonBQEugene Marathon brings TrackTown identity to a fast spring road course, with a sold-out field, Hayward Field finish, and a seven-hour limit.GuideResults
  31. 31Gettysburg North South MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaBQGettysburg North South Marathon leaves the battlefield roads behind for hillier Adams County back roads and a cross-state loop into Maryland.GuideResults
  32. 32Glass City MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Toledo, OhioBQGlass City is a proven Toledo PR marathon with smooth roads, little elevation change, and a stadium finish that keeps Boston chasers coming back.GuideResults
  33. 33Heilbronner Trollinger MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Heilbronn, GermanyHeilbronner Trollinger Marathon is a hilly wine-country road marathon with a Frankenstadion finish, large regional field, and official timing.GuideResults
  35. 35Kalamazoo MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Kalamazoo, MichiganKalamazoo Marathon leans into neighborhood support and personality, with a city course, community feel, and aid stations runners actually remember.GuideResults
  36. 36Maraton de CaliSunday, April 25, 2027Cali, ColombiaCali's marathon brings a full 42.195K road race to Colombia's salsa capital, with official Eventrid entry and World Athletics visibility in May.GuideResults
  37. 37Maui MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Maui, HawaiiMaui Marathon brings a tropical road-race backdrop and early-start island logistics, with West Maui scenery replacing the usual mainland marathon feel.GuideResults
  38. 38Oklahoma City Memorial MarathonSunday, April 25, 2027Oklahoma City, OklahomaBQOklahoma City Memorial Marathon pairs a broad city tour with a strong remembrance mission, making it feel more meaningful than a typical big April road race.GuideResults
  39. 39Abalone Marathon de NantesLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Nantes, FranceNantes' spring marathon starts at Les Machines de l'Ile, threads city landmarks and Erdre river sections, and caps the field around 7,000 runners.GuideResults
  40. 40Dalian MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Dalian, ChinaDalian Marathon brings a 30,000-runner World Athletics label field to a coastal city course linking Donggang, Zhongshan Road, and Xinghai Bay.GuideResults
  41. 41Haspa Marathon HamburgLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Hamburg, GermanyHamburg is Germany's biggest spring marathon, drawing a large road field, strong international racing, and a true citywide race-day feel each year.GuideResults
  42. 42Kaunas MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Kaunas, LithuaniaKaunas Marathon gives Lithuania an urban spring marathon from the Akropolis area, with marathon and half marathon fields already sold out for 2026.GuideResults
  43. 43Maratona da Europa AveiroLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Aveiro, PortugalAveiro's Maratona da Europa is a flat, certified coastal-city race with 42K and challenge options across canals, the ria, and seaside roads.GuideResults
  44. 44MV Spring Classic MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsBQMV Spring Classic gives runners a capped Martha's Vineyard marathon with flat bike-path miles, ocean views, and Boston-qualifying certification.GuideResults
  45. 45Padova MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Padua, ItalyPadova Marathon runs from Euganeo Stadium through western suburbs and thermal-town roads before a historic Prato della Valle finish in Padua.GuideResults
  46. 46TCS London MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026London, United KingdomBQTCS London Marathon is a massive spring major with relentless crowd support, strong charity culture, and one of the hardest entries to secure.GuideResults
  47. 47Uniper Düsseldorf MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Düsseldorf, GermanyDüsseldorf's comeback marathon runs from the Rhine promenade through city neighborhoods, Oberkassel, and Hofgarten on a best-times-friendly route.GuideResults
  48. 48Whidbey Island MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Oak Harbor, WashingtonBQWhidbey Island Marathon starts at Bowman Bay, closes Deception Pass Bridge for runners, and finishes with a long downhill into Oak Harbor waterfront.GuideResults
  49. 49Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Madrid MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 26, 2026Madrid, SpainMadrid's Rock 'n' Roll marathon pairs a rolling capital-city course with music-heavy race energy and a late-April slot that rewards patient pacing.GuideResults
  50. 50Frisco Railroad Run MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 25, 2026Willard, MissouriBQFrisco Railroad Run is a flat out-and-back rail-trail marathon in Missouri with USATF certification, Boston Qualifier status, and an Ozarks club feel.GuideResults
  51. 51Garmin Olathe MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 25, 2026Olathe, KansasGarmin Olathe Marathon keeps things practical: suburban streets and trails, steady support, and a community race feel just outside Kansas City.GuideResults
  52. 52Wisconsin MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 25, 2026Kenosha, WisconsinBQWisconsin Marathon hugs Lake Michigan with a flat double-loop course, a smaller field, and a cleaner profile now that the gravel is gone for good.GuideResults
  53. 53Crete MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Chania, GreeceCrete Marathon gives runners a coastal Chania road race with a compact field, stadium start and finish, old-port miles, and a six-hour time limit.GuideResults
  54. 54Delaware MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Wilmington, DelawareBQDelaware Marathon is Wilmington's certified road marathon, giving runners a rare shot at a Delaware Boston qualifier from the Riverfront start.GuideResults
  55. 55Deutsche Post Marathon BonnLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Bonn, GermanyDeutsche Post Marathon Bonn is a major Rhine-side spring race with a city finish, certified course, sold-out demand, and big local race support.GuideResults
  56. 56Jersey City MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Jersey City, New JerseyBQJersey City Marathon is a flat, certified spring road race that gives the region a true fast-course option without New York's entry barriers.GuideResults
  58. 58Lake Annecy MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Annecy, FranceLake Annecy Marathon pairs a certified French road course with lakefront scenery, mountain views, and a long-running spring race history near Annecy.GuideResults
  59. 59Nagano MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Nagano, JapanNagano Marathon is a Japanese spring road race from Nagano Sports Park to Olympic Stadium, with a certified course and strict five-hour limit.GuideResults
  60. 60POWERADE Belgrade MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Belgrade, SerbiaBelgrade Marathon brings a large Balkan city race to streets around New Belgrade and the historic center, with marathon, half, and 10K fields.GuideResults
  61. 61TAURON Cracovia MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Krakow, PolandCracovia Marathon is Krakow's major spring marathon, sending runners from the Main Market Square through a historic and tightly managed city route.GuideResults
  62. 62Tohoku Food MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Tome, JapanTohoku Food Marathon is a festival-style Miyagi race from Naganuma Futopia Park, with local food, sake culture, lake views, and a relaxed 6:30 limit.GuideResults
  63. 63Bremerton MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 18, 2026Bremerton, WashingtonBremerton Marathon is a small Puget Sound road race with serious hills, Dyes Inlet views, and a much tougher profile than its low-key setup suggests.GuideResults
  64. 64Eisenhower MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 18, 2026Abilene, KansasEisenhower Marathon is a flat Kansas road race in Abilene, pairing small-town logistics with a fast course through Chisholm Trail history and open roads.GuideResults
  65. 65Helenback MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 18, 2026Helen, GeorgiaHelenback Marathon is a North Georgia trail race with steep climbing, mountain scenery, and a much rougher day than a road marathon name implies.GuideResults
  66. 66Run the River MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 18, 2026Kennewick, WashingtonBQRun the River is a flat Tri-Cities road marathon beside the Columbia, built for fast spring miles on paved paths and roadways across all three cities.GuideResults
  67. 67Coast Guard MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 12, 2026Elizabeth City, North CarolinaBQCoast Guard Marathon is a flat Elizabeth City road race with base access, runway miles, and one of the clearest Boston-qualifier pitches in the South.GuideResults
  68. 68NN Marathon RotterdamLatest tracked: Sunday, April 12, 2026Rotterdam, NetherlandsRotterdam is a fast Dutch city marathon with elite depth, a mass-race feel, and a Coolsingel finish that anchors one of Europe's best spring weekends.GuideResults
  69. 69Schneider Electric Marathon de ParisLatest tracked: Sunday, April 12, 2026Paris, FranceParis delivers one of the world's biggest marathon fields, a landmark-heavy city course, and a spring slot that keeps it high on many runners' calendars.GuideResults
  70. 70Run The Land East vs West MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 11, 2026Cleveland, OhioRun The Land East vs West turns a spring Cleveland long run into a charity race, with team rivalry, sidewalk running, and a Great Lakes finish.GuideResults
  71. 71Victory MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 11, 2026Hillsdale, IndianaBQVictory Marathon trades city streets for a closed former munitions complex in western Indiana, giving Boston chasers a flat, unusual road course.GuideResults
  72. 72Golden Gate Headlands MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 4, 2026Mill Valley, CaliforniaGolden Gate Headlands Marathon is a Marin Headlands trail marathon with steep coastal views, fire roads, and single track above the Golden Gate.GuideResults