Marathon · Month guide

December Marathons

December gives runners one final goal window, from fast cool-weather courses to warm destination weekends that double as an end-of-year trip. The month works especially well for athletes carrying fitness out of the fall or targeting a late Boston qualifier.

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

Notable race guides: California International Marathon (CIM), Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, and Honolulu Marathon.

  1. 01Four Corners Quad Keyah Marathon SeriesThursday, December 3, 2026Teec Nos Pos, ArizonaFour Corners Quad Keyah Marathon Series runs four fulls in four days, each beginning and ending in a different state around the iconic monument.Guide
  2. 02Brazos Bend 100 MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Needville, TexasBrazos Bend 100 Marathon gives runners a flat Texas trail-marathon option inside a larger ultra weekend at Brazos Bend State Park near Houston.GuideResults
  3. 03Death Valley Trail MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Death Valley National Park, CaliforniaDeath Valley Trail Marathon crosses remote canyon roads and climbs to Red Pass, trading road-race speed for desert scale, dirt, and exposure.GuideResults
  4. 04Jacob Wells 3 Bridges MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Little Rock, ArkansasBQJacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon follows the Arkansas River Trail through Little Rock, using three bridge crossings on a scenic paved urban course.GuideResults
  5. 05Millinocket MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Millinocket, MaineBQMillinocket Marathon is a free, community-powered December race with Mount Katahdin views, two demanding road loops, and a famously festive Maine welcome.GuideResults
  6. 06Powerade Panama City Beach MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Panama City Beach, FloridaBQPanama City Beach Marathon gives runners a flat Florida Gulf Coast qualifier with beach-town scenery, December timing, and warm-weather risk.GuideResults
  7. 07Rehoboth Beach Seashore MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Rehoboth Beach, DelawareBQRehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon gives runners a Delaware coastal qualifier with boardwalk-town logistics, flat roads, and December race timing.GuideResults
  8. 08St. Jude Memphis MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Memphis, TennesseeBQDowntown Memphis marathon from Beale Street through Midtown, Overton Park and the St. Jude campus; rolling hills, huge crowd support and cool December weather.GuideResults
  9. 09Wildwood Trail MarathonSaturday, December 5, 2026Wildwood, MissouriWildwood Trail Marathon closes the St. Louis-area trail season through parks around Wildwood, with a tenth-anniversary full in early December.Guide
  11. 11California International Marathon (CIM)Sunday, December 6, 2026Sacramento, CaliforniaBQNet-downhill, point-to-point from Folsom Dam to the State Capitol. Cool December temps and a flat final 10K make CIM a PR-friendly, Boston-qualifying race.GuideResults
  12. 12Cayman Islands MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026George Town, Cayman IslandsBQCayman Islands Marathon gives runners a Caribbean destination race with early starts, flat roads, humidity, and a compact island race field.GuideResults
  13. 13Dismal Swamp MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Chesapeake, VirginiaTidewater Striders' flat December double out-and-back on the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, a certified late-season course built for qualifying times.Guide
  14. 14End of the World MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Placencia, BelizePlacencia's coastal marathon runs the length of the peninsula through three Belizean villages, with Caribbean views and scholarship fundraising.Guide
  15. 15EOD Warrior Holiday Dash MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Washington, District of ColumbiaEOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon follows Washington's C&O Canal towpath from Georgetown while directly supporting the EOD Warrior Foundation.Guide
  16. 16Hōfu Yomiuri MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Hōfu, JapanBQHōfu Yomiuri Marathon is a performance-focused Japanese road race with a deep field, strict standards, and a fast tour of Hōfu's city streets.GuideResults
  17. 17Matsue Castle MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Matsue, JapanMatsue Castle Marathon explores Shimane's lake city on a certified 42.195K route, combining castle-town streets, Lake Shinji views, and winter racing.GuideResults
  19. 19Pune International MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Pune, IndiaPune's long-running city marathon starts at Baburao Sanas Ground and threads historic urban landmarks with strong local crowd support on race morning.Guide
  20. 20Queens MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Queens, New YorkBQQueens Marathon headlines a community-centered New York City borough weekend, giving runners a dedicated urban full beyond Manhattan's spotlight.Guide
  21. 21Reggae MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Kingston, JamaicaReggae Marathon gives runners a Jamaican destination race with music-driven atmosphere, warm December conditions, and island race-weekend energy.GuideResults
  22. 22Run Barbados MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Bridgetown, BarbadosBQRun Barbados Marathon delivers a tropical Bridgetown road race with historic streets, Caribbean coast views, early-morning miles, and a three-day festival.GuideResults
  23. 23San Antonio MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026San Antonio, TexasBQSan Antonio Marathon gives runners a certified Texas city course with December timing, downtown landmarks, and Boston-qualifier racing value.GuideResults
  24. 24Shanghai MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Shanghai, ChinaBQShanghai Marathon pairs a vast lottery field with a fast city course, signature Bund landmarks, cool early-winter weather, and Platinum Label depth.GuideResults
  25. 25Topo Trail MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Bethel, OhioTopo Trail Marathon delivers four laps of entirely singletrack running at East Fork State Park, creating a technical winter full near Bethel, Ohio.Guide
  27. 27ADNOC Abu Dhabi MarathonSaturday, December 12, 2026Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesBQThe ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon delivers a fast capital-city route past modern landmarks, broad boulevards, and the Corniche in cool December weather.GuideResults
  28. 28Ameris Bank Jacksonville MarathonSaturday, December 12, 2026Jacksonville, FloridaBQThe Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon is a fast, certified winter road race built for Boston qualifying, with flat neighborhoods and strong pace support.GuideResults
  29. 29Kiawah Island MarathonSaturday, December 12, 2026Kiawah Island, South CarolinaBQKiawah Island Marathon gives runners a flat South Carolina resort course with coastal scenery, certified-course value, and December race timing.GuideResults
  30. 30Phoenix MarathonSaturday, December 12, 2026Phoenix, ArizonaBQA December point-to-point across Phoenix, from the base of South Mountain to Steele Indian School Park, with eleven miles of Salt River path midway.GuideResults
  31. 31Rocket City MarathonSaturday, December 12, 2026Huntsville, AlabamaBQRocket City Marathon gives runners a Huntsville certified course with long-running race tradition, December timing, and qualifier-course appeal.GuideResults
  32. 32The Marathon ProjectSaturday, December 12, 2026Chandler, ArizonaBQThe Marathon Project pairs elite racing with a standards-based amateur Gold Wave on a fast Chandler loop built for competitive marathon performances.Guide
  33. 33Antarctic Ice MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Union Glacier, AntarcticaThe Antarctic Ice Marathon runs entirely on Union Glacier, confronting a tiny expedition field with snow, wind, altitude, and extreme isolation.GuideResults
  34. 34BCS MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026College Station, TexasBQThe BCS Marathon tours Bryan-College Station and Texas A&M on a certified road course known for strong volunteer support and a generous cutoff.Guide
  35. 35BMW Dallas MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Dallas, TexasBQBMW Dallas Marathon gives runners a large North Texas city race with certified-course value, December timing, and strong regional field depth.GuideResults
  36. 36Brownsville Chief of Police MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Brownsville, TexasBQBrownsville Chief of Police Marathon brings a certified full to South Texas, combining city-backed organization with a winter Boston qualifying date.Guide
  37. 37Honolulu MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Honolulu, HawaiiBQScenic Honolulu marathon from Ala Moana past Waikiki and Diamond Head; ocean views, warm December weather and a certified course that is more tough than fast.GuideResults
  38. 38International Mersin MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Mersin, TürkiyeBQInternational Mersin Marathon is a fast Mediterranean road race on broad coastal avenues, pairing elite ambition with a large civic running festival.GuideResults
  39. 39Maratón Powerade MonterreySunday, December 13, 2026Monterrey, MexicoBQMaratón Powerade Monterrey is a fast certified city race from Fundidora Park, backed by mountain views, large fields, and serious BQ ambition.GuideResults
  40. 40Maya MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026San Miguel de Cozumel, MexicoMaya Marathon brings a 42 km destination race to Cozumel, combining jungle surroundings, island heat and a resort-based travel experience in Mexico.Guide
  41. 41Mississippi Gulf Coast MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Biloxi, MississippiBQMississippi Gulf Coast Marathon gives runners a coastal point-to-point qualifier from Pass Christian toward Biloxi, with Gulf wind and weather risk.GuideResults
  42. 42Nara MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Nara, JapanNara Marathon runs from Konoike Park to Tenri and back, combining temples, city roads, rural stretches, and substantial mid-race climbing in winter.Guide
  43. 43Penang Bridge International MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Batu Kawan, MalaysiaPenang Bridge International Marathon starts after midnight and crosses the Second Penang Bridge, turning a vast illuminated span into a humid endurance test.Guide
  44. 44Tucson MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Tucson, ArizonaBQTucson Marathon gives runners an Arizona desert qualifier with downhill potential, December timing, dry-air pacing demands, and fast-course appeal.GuideResults
  46. 46Irving Frost MarathonSaturday, December 19, 2026Irving, TexasBQA December marathon through Las Colinas with a flat, fast layout, a Toyota Music Factory start and finish, and a rare late-season Texas race date.Guide
  47. 47Run for the Ranch MarathonSaturday, December 19, 2026Springfield, MissouriBQSpringfield's year-end charity marathon covers eight laps of a flat, certified 3.275-mile loop, a common last chance at a marathon finish each December.Guide
  48. 48Chiang Mai MarathonSunday, December 20, 2026Chiang Mai, ThailandChiang Mai Marathon gives runners a northern Thailand destination race with temple-city atmosphere, warm conditions, and late-December timing.GuideResults
  49. 49Hawaiʻi Bird Conservation MarathonSunday, December 20, 2026Hilo, HawaiiBQHawaiʻi Bird Conservation Marathon pairs a certified Hilo road course with a mission supporting native bird protection across the Hawaiian Islands.Guide
  50. 50Maratona di PisaSunday, December 20, 2026Pisa, ItalyPisa Marathon blends a flat Tuscan road race with riverside streets, nearby countryside, and a memorable finish beside the Leaning Tower complex.Guide
  51. 51Taipei MarathonSunday, December 20, 2026Taipei, TaiwanBQTaipei Marathon gives runners a major Taiwan city race with dense urban scenery, winter timing, and a humid subtropical marathon course profile.GuideResults
  52. 52CCTX MarathonSunday, December 27, 2026Corpus Christi, TexasBQSix miles through downtown Corpus Christi, then a ten-mile out and back along the bay, flat at sea level and run in the quiet week after Christmas.GuideResults
  53. 53New Years Double MarathonThursday, December 31, 2026Allen, TexasNew Years Double Marathon offers full races on consecutive mornings in Allen, Texas, letting runners close one year and open the next over two finishes.Guide