Marathon · Month guide

August Marathons

August combines late-summer race strategy with some of the year's strongest international destinations. Cooler coastal mornings, northern routes, and Southern Hemisphere events give runners options before the main fall calendar begins.

Showing all 53 races in this collection. Updated August 2026.

Notable race guides: TCS Sydney Marathon, Santa Rosa Marathon, Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon, and Hokkaido Marathon.

  1. 01Williamsburg Bridge MarathonFriday, August 7, 2026New York, New YorkA free nighttime race repeats the open Williamsburg Bridge until a hidden 10-to-100-mile target is revealed, with no aid stations and plenty of climbing.GuideResults
  2. 02Falling Water Trail MarathonSaturday, August 8, 2026Eugenia, CanadaFalling Water Trail Marathon climbs through the Beaver Valley around Eugenia Falls, packing about 1,600 metres of ascent into a demanding Ontario full.Guide
  3. 03Haulin Aspen MarathonSaturday, August 8, 2026Bend, OregonHaulin Aspen Marathon brings runners to Bend for a trail-focused summer marathon with forested miles, elevation, and high-desert conditions.GuideResults
  4. 04Paavo Nurmi MarathonSaturday, August 8, 2026Hurley, WisconsinBQPaavo Nurmi Marathon brings runners to Wisconsin's Northwoods for a historic small-town race with a certified course and rugged regional feel.GuideResults
  5. 05Skyline Mountain MarathonSaturday, August 8, 2026Eden, UtahSkyline Mountain Marathon climbs nearly 5,000 feet over roughly 27 rugged Wasatch trail miles, linking North Fork Park with a scenic Eden finish.Guide
  6. 06Allgäu Panorama MarathonSunday, August 9, 2026Sonthofen, GermanyAllgäu Panorama Marathon sends runners into the Bavarian Alps above Sonthofen, pairing sustained climbing with ridgelines, meadows, and mountain views.Guide
  7. 07Humboldt Bay MarathonSunday, August 9, 2026Eureka, CaliforniaBQHumboldt Bay Marathon links Eureka's waterfront, the bay trail and Arcata Marsh on a flat certified course shaped by Northern California's cool coast.Guide
  8. 08Isle of Man MarathonSunday, August 9, 2026Ramsey, Isle of ManIsle of Man Marathon completes two rural loops from Ramsey, combining quiet roads, coastal glimpses, farmland, and steady rolling climbs each lap.Guide
  9. 09Monschau MarathonSunday, August 9, 2026Monschau, GermanyMonschau Marathon crosses forest roads and rural lanes in Germany's Eifel, building a scenic 42.195 km race around sustained hills and village atmosphere.GuideResults
  10. 10Tunnel Vision MarathonSunday, August 9, 2026North Bend, WashingtonBQTunnel Vision Marathon pairs the Snoqualmie Tunnel with a long, gentle rail-trail descent, giving August runners a speed-focused Washington BQ.Guide
  11. 116 Lakes MarathonSaturday, August 15, 2026Fjällnora, Sweden6 Lakes Marathon links six lakes east of Uppsala on a low-key mixed-surface route, giving international runners a scenic Swedish summer challenge.Guide
  12. 12Boulder Rez MarathonSaturday, August 15, 2026Boulder, ColoradoBoulder Rez Marathon circles reservoir-side dirt and trail with broad Flatirons views, offering a largely flat Colorado full with about 200 feet of gain.Guide
  13. 13Med Bow Rail MarathonSaturday, August 15, 2026Laramie, WyomingMed Bow Rail Marathon follows the historic Medicine Bow Rail Trail west of Laramie, pairing Wyoming high-country scenery with a rugged trail full.Guide
  14. 14Run With the Horses MarathonSaturday, August 15, 2026Green River, WyomingRun With the Horses Marathon climbs from Green River into Wyoming high desert, pairing wide-open wild-horse country with a River Festival finish.Guide
  15. 15Wicked Fast Marathon MontanaSaturday, August 15, 2026Livingston, MontanaBQA net 1,200-foot downhill point-to-point in Paradise Valley near Livingston, USATF certified and run under a strict 6-hour limit in Yellowstone country.GuideResults
  16. 16A Muralha Up and Down MarathonSunday, August 16, 2026Penedo, BrazilA Muralha Up and Down Marathon climbs mountain roads from Penedo toward Visconde de Mauá, making sustained elevation its defining challenge.Guide
  17. 17Anchorage RunFest MarathonSunday, August 16, 2026Anchorage, AlaskaBQAnchorage RunFest Marathon anchors an Alaska city race weekend with coastal scenery, summer daylight, and a fuller event footprint than most.GuideResults
  18. 18Servus Edmonton MarathonSunday, August 16, 2026Edmonton, CanadaBQServus Edmonton Marathon combines downtown roads and North Saskatchewan River valley views on a certified course with serious Boston ambitions.GuideResults
  19. 19Islandsbanki Reykjavik MarathonSaturday, August 22, 2026Reykjavik, IcelandReykjavik Marathon pairs a late-summer city course with Culture Night energy, Corsa registration, and Iceland's biggest running weekend downtown.GuideResults
  20. 20Rockaway Beach End of Summer MarathonSaturday, August 22, 2026Rockaway Beach, New YorkRockaway Beach End of Summer Marathon brings 26.2 miles to the New York City boardwalk, pairing Atlantic views with an accessible late-summer full.Guide
  21. 21Staunton Rocks! MarathonSaturday, August 22, 2026Pine, ColoradoStaunton Rocks! Marathon packs roughly 4,500 feet of climbing into 26.3 highly technical miles at high-elevation Staunton State Park near Pine.Guide
  22. 22Kangaroo Island MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Flinders Chase, AustraliaKangaroo Island Marathon crosses Flinders Chase National Park, combining remote sealed roads, wildlife country, coastal landmarks, and long rollers.GuideResults
  23. 23Leading Ladies MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Spearfish, South DakotaBQLeading Ladies Marathon gives runners a downhill Black Hills race into Spearfish, with a women-centered identity and strong qualifier potential.GuideResults
  24. 24Maybank MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Gianyar, IndonesiaBQMaybank Marathon takes a large international field onto rural Bali roads, where villages, rice landscapes, rolling terrain, heat, and humidity shape the day.Guide
  25. 25New England Green River MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Greenfield, MassachusettsBQPacked dirt roads fall 1,459 feet from Marlboro, Vermont down into Greenfield on a small point-to-point that caps its field and sells out every year.GuideResults
  26. 26Santa Rosa MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Santa Rosa, CaliforniaBQSanta Rosa Marathon gives Northern California runners a late-August wine-country qualifier with a city finish and manageable race-weekend scale.GuideResults
  27. 27Wausau MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Wausau, WisconsinBQWausau Marathon gives central Wisconsin a late-summer full marathon with a local race-weekend feel, practical logistics, and town-road pacing.GuideResults
  28. 28Yellowknife Overlander Sports MarathonSunday, August 23, 2026Yellowknife, CanadaYellowknife Overlander Sports Marathon gives Canada's northern runners a community full from a central shop base under long summer daylight.Guide
  29. 29Inca Trail MarathonMonday, August 24, 2026Cusco, PeruSteep Andes trails between Salkantay and Humantay take runners above 15,200 feet, making this measured 26.2 miles feel closer to an ultra in Peru.Guide
  30. 30Sri Chinmoy MarathonMonday, August 24, 2026Congers, New YorkBQSri Chinmoy Marathon uses nine flat laps around Rockland Lake, offering close support, simple logistics and a certified New York Boston qualifier.Guide
  31. 31East Canyon MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Morgan, UtahBQEast Canyon Marathon gives Utah runners a fast downhill summer course from mountain roads toward Morgan, with qualifier appeal and heat risk.GuideResults
  32. 32Jönköping MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Jönköping, SwedenJönköping Marathon traces Lake Vättern and city streets on a fast Swedish course, mixing waterfront exposure with energetic central support.GuideResults
  33. 33Moonlight on the Falls MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Davis, West VirginiaMoonlight on the Falls Marathon sends runners around four certified loops at Blackwater Falls State Park, beginning under West Virginia night skies.Guide
  34. 34Nebo MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Payson, UtahBQA point-to-point marathon down Payson Canyon on the Mt. Nebo Loop, dropping about 4,561 feet with the last 16 miles almost entirely downhill.Guide
  35. 35Nebraska State Fair MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Grand Island, NebraskaBQNebraska State Fair Marathon starts and finishes on the Grand Island fairgrounds, combining fair-week energy with a certified Boston qualifying course.Guide
  36. 36NIVEA Night MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Zagreb, CroatiaNIVEA Night Marathon loops around Zagreb's Bundek park after dark, continuing the city's established evening race under NIVEA sponsorship in Croatia.Guide
  37. 37Stavanger MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Stavanger, NorwayStavanger Marathon gives runners a Norwegian late-summer city race, with coastal weather, compact logistics, and multiple road-distance options.GuideResults
  38. 38Floripa International MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Florianópolis, BrazilFloripa International Marathon showcases Florianópolis on a fast coastal road course, with island views, bridge approaches, and a large Brazilian field.Guide
  39. 39Hokkaido MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Sapporo, JapanBQHokkaido Marathon is Japan's major summer city marathon, carrying a large Sapporo field past central landmarks and long exposed roads in August heat.Guide
  41. 41Maratón Internacional de AsunciónSunday, August 30, 2026Asunción, ParaguayAsunción's international marathon uses two city loops along the capital's riverside and urban avenues, backed by Paraguay Marathon Club support.Guide
  42. 42Millennium Meadows MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Grand Rapids, MichiganBQMillennium Meadows Marathon uses repeated meadow and paved-trail loops in Grand Rapids, combining compact support with Boston qualifying status.Guide
  43. 43NMDC Hyderabad MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Hyderabad, IndiaBQNMDC Hyderabad Marathon crosses the city's lakeside roads, flyovers, and western tech corridor on a demanding point-to-point course with an early start.Guide
  44. 44PeaceHealth Appletree MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Vancouver, WashingtonBQAppletree Marathon explores Vancouver's waterfront, Fort Vancouver, and nearby neighborhoods on a certified course designed for steady late-summer pacing.Guide
  45. 45TCS Sydney MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Sydney, AustraliaBQTCS Sydney Marathon is the newest World Marathon Major, with harbour views, bridge running, and a point-to-point course that is scenic but not flat.GuideResults
  46. 46Two Hollows Monster MarathonSunday, August 30, 2026Virgil, New YorkTwo Hollows Monster Marathon repeats two steep Kennedy State Forest loops near Virgil, amassing about 4,400 feet of relentless Finger Lakes climbing.Guide
  47. 47Taupō MarathonSaturday, August 7, 2027Taupō, New ZealandTaupō Marathon follows lakefront roads and paths on a winter course, combining water views, out-and-back sections, cool air, and gentle rollers.GuideResults
  48. 48Bound for Boston Marathon DenverLatest tracked: Sunday, August 2, 2026Denver, ColoradoBQBound for Boston Denver is a purpose-built qualifier race, giving runners a controlled August marathon format rather than a large city festival.GuideResults
  49. 49Camarillo MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, August 2, 2026Camarillo, CaliforniaBQCamarillo Marathon follows mostly flat paved bike paths in Ventura County, offering a certified Southern California course for Boston attempts.GuideResults
  50. 50ET Full Moon MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, August 2, 2026Rachel, NevadaET Full Moon Marathon starts at midnight near Area 51, sending runners out and back on Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway under desert skies.GuideResults
  51. 51Yukon River Trail MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, August 2, 2026Whitehorse, CanadaYukon River Trail Marathon tackles Whitehorse singletrack, boreal forest and rugged river-valley terrain with roughly 897 metres of climbing.GuideResults
  52. 52Moorehead Park Trail MazathonLatest tracked: Saturday, August 1, 2026Ida Grove, IowaMoorehead Park Trail Mazathon repeats three western Iowa trail loops near Ida Grove, accumulating roughly 3,000 feet of climbing over 26.2 miles.GuideResults
  53. 53Point Mariah Trail MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, August 1, 2026Soda Springs, CaliforniaPoint Mariah Trail Marathon explores high-country Sierra terrain near Soda Springs, with solo, partner and team formats for a flexible trail full.GuideResults