Season guide

Fall Marathons

Fall is the marathoner's main season: cooler mornings, deep fields, and the densest stretch of goal-race choices from September through November. It is where many runners look for a PR, a Boston qualifier, or a landmark race.

Showing all 64 races in this collection. Updated July 2026.

Notable race guides: BMW Berlin Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, and Marine Corps Marathon.

  1. 01Cascade Express MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026North Bend, WashingtonBQCascade Express Marathon is a Washington downhill qualifier near North Bend, built for steady rail-trail pacing and cool mountain race starts.GuideResults
  2. 02Erie MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Erie, PennsylvaniaBQErie Marathon is a flat Presque Isle qualifier known for even pacing, lakefront weather, and a focused September field chasing fast marathon times.GuideResults
  3. 03Holland Haven MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Holland, MichiganHolland Haven Marathon gives Michigan runners a lakeshore September race from Grand Haven toward Holland, with point-to-point course appeal.GuideResults
  4. 04Swedbank Vilnius MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Vilnius, LithuaniaVilnius Marathon gives runners a Baltic capital-city race with an early-fall date, historic-center miles, and broad festival-distance appeal.GuideResults
  5. 05Air Force MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Dayton, OhioBQAir Force Marathon gives runners a large Dayton race weekend anchored at Wright-Patterson, with military atmosphere and Boston qualifier support.GuideResults
  6. 06Equinox MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Fairbanks, AlaskaEquinox Marathon gives runners a tough Fairbanks trail-and-road challenge, with autumn Alaska conditions and a course built around patient effort.GuideResults
  7. 07Bellingham Bay MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Bellingham, WashingtonBellingham Bay Marathon gives runners a Pacific Northwest waterfront race with September timing, bay views, and regional race-weekend scale.GuideResults
  8. 08Maraton Internacional de Buenos AiresSunday, September 20, 2026Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBuenos Aires Marathon gives South America a fast September 42K through Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, La Boca, and city-center streets in spring.GuideResults
  9. 09Sioux Falls MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Sioux Falls, South DakotaBQSioux Falls Marathon gives runners a certified South Dakota fall race with city paths, regional logistics, and Boston-qualifier racing value.GuideResults
  10. 10FirstEnergy Akron MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Akron, OhioAkron Marathon gives runners a late-September Ohio city race with neighborhood miles, relay energy, and a stadium-style downtown finish-line feel.GuideResults
  11. 11Jackson Hole MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Jackson, WyomingBQJackson Hole Marathon gives runners a paved Wyoming destination course from Jackson toward Teton Village, with altitude, views, and late-season timing.GuideResults
  12. 12BMW Berlin MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Berlin, GermanyBQBMW Berlin Marathon is the fastest World Marathon Major, with a flat city course, deep international field, and one of the best PR chances in racing.GuideResults
  13. 13Omaha MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Omaha, NebraskaBQOmaha Marathon gives Nebraska runners a certified fall race with city-road miles, regional travel ease, and a useful late-September calendar slot.GuideResults
  14. 14St. George MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026St. George, UtahBQSt. George Marathon gives runners a fast Utah downhill course with desert scenery, lottery demand, and long-standing Boston qualifier appeal.GuideResults
  15. 15Generali Cologne MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Cologne, GermanyCologne Marathon gives runners a large German city race with Rhine-side energy, autumn crowds, and a festival feel around the full marathon.GuideResults
  16. 16Guthrie Wineglass MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Corning, New YorkBQWineglass Marathon gives runners a fast point-to-point Finger Lakes course into Corning, with fall scenery and strong qualifier-season demand.GuideResults
  17. 17Kosice Peace MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Kosice, SlovakiaKosice Peace Marathon gives runners one of Europe's historic city marathons, with a Slovak autumn course and deep race-weekend tradition for travelers.GuideResults
  19. 19Medtronic Twin Cities MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Minneapolis, MinnesotaTwin Cities Marathon sends runners from Minneapolis to Saint Paul on a polished fall point-to-point course with strong neighborhood support.GuideResults
  20. 20Portland MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Portland, OregonPortland Marathon gives runners an Oregon city course with bridge and neighborhood miles, fall timing, and a large Pacific Northwest regional field.GuideResults
  21. 21EDP Lisbon MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Lisbon, PortugalLisbon Marathon gives runners a coastal Portugal race with bridge and waterfront scenery, fall timing, and strong destination-marathon appeal.GuideResults
  22. 22Eversource Hartford MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Hartford, ConnecticutBQHartford Marathon gives runners a certified New England fall course with a strong city finish, regional depth, and Boston qualifier race value.GuideResults
  23. 232XU Long Beach MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Long Beach, CaliforniaBQLong Beach Marathon gives runners a certified Southern California course with waterfront miles, fall timing, and accessible qualifier appeal.GuideResults
  24. 24Bank of America Chicago MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Chicago, IllinoisBQBank of America Chicago Marathon is a flat, fast major with 29 neighborhoods, massive crowd support, and one of the cleanest PR courses in the sport.GuideResults
  25. 25MARATHON MUNCHEN by BrooksSunday, October 11, 2026Munich, GermanyMunich Marathon gives runners a Bavarian city race with park and landmark sections, fall timing, and a major German event-weekend footprint.GuideResults
  26. 26Nike Melbourne MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Melbourne, AustraliaBQMelbourne combines a fast, flat road course with an MCG finish, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda foreshore miles, and large Australian race fields.GuideResults
  27. 27Royal Victoria MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Victoria, CanadaRoyal Victoria Marathon gives runners a scenic Canadian fall race with harbor atmosphere, coastal weather, and destination-weekend race appeal.GuideResults
  28. 28Steamtown MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Scranton, PennsylvaniaBQSteamtown Marathon gives runners a fast northeastern Pennsylvania course into Scranton, with downhill sections and qualifier-race tradition.GuideResults
  29. 29Baltimore MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Baltimore, MarylandBQBaltimore Marathon gives runners a hilly Mid-Atlantic city course with festival-weekend energy, neighborhood miles, and Boston-qualifier stakes.GuideResults
  30. 30Detroit Free Press MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Detroit, MichiganBQDetroit Free Press Marathon gives runners a rare international course over the Ambassador Bridge and tunnel with Boston-qualifying stakes each fall.GuideResults
  32. 32TCS Amsterdam MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam Marathon pairs a World Athletics Platinum Label field with a fast course, Olympic Stadium finish, Rijksmuseum pass, and Amstel miles.GuideResults
  33. 33TCS Toronto Waterfront MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Toronto, CanadaBQToronto Waterfront gives runners a major Canadian fall marathon with lakefront miles, Sportstats timing, and a fast Boston-qualifying course.GuideResults
  34. 34Irish Life Dublin MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Dublin, IrelandDublin gives runners a ballot-entry autumn marathon with city-center crowds, Phoenix Park miles, and a finish that rewards steady late pacing.GuideResults
  35. 35Mainova Frankfurt MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Frankfurt am Main, GermanyFrankfurt pairs a flat German city course with deep fall-marathon demand and a distinctive red-carpet finish inside Frankfurt's Festhalle venue.GuideResults
  36. 36Marine Corps MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Arlington, VirginiaBQMarine Corps Marathon combines a Pentagon-area start, DC landmarks, late gauntlet cutoffs, and a USATF-certified Boston-qualifying DC course.GuideResults
  37. 37Wizz Air Venice MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Venice, ItalyVenice Marathon gives runners an Italian destination course into the lagoon city, with late-October timing and landmark-heavy finish appeal.GuideResults
  38. 38Marshall University MarathonSunday, November 1, 2026Huntington, West VirginiaBQMarshall University Marathon gives runners a certified Huntington race with campus finish energy, regional field depth, and qualifier value.GuideResults
  39. 39TCS New York City MarathonSunday, November 1, 2026New York, New YorkBQTCS New York City Marathon is the sport's biggest marathon, with five-borough crowds, bridge climbs, and a course that is tougher than it looks.GuideResults
  41. 41Athens Marathon. The AuthenticSunday, November 8, 2026Athens, GreeceAthens Authentic Marathon gives runners the classic Marathon-to-Athens route, historic weight, stadium finish drama, and demanding late hills.GuideResults
  42. 42EDP Porto MarathonSunday, November 8, 2026Porto, PortugalPorto Marathon gives runners a Portuguese coastal city race with river scenery, November timing, and destination appeal beyond Lisbon's biggest race.GuideResults
  43. 43Fort Worth MarathonSunday, November 8, 2026Fort Worth, TexasBQFort Worth Marathon gives runners a certified North Texas course with smaller-field logistics, November timing, and Boston-qualifier race value.GuideResults
  44. 44Generali Malaga MarathonSunday, November 8, 2026Malaga, SpainMalaga Marathon gives runners a Spanish coastal city race with mild-season timing, Mediterranean scenery, and a growing international field.GuideResults
  46. 46Ravenna Marathon City of ArtSunday, November 8, 2026Ravenna, ItalyRavenna Marathon City of Art gives runners an Italian November race with historic streets, regional charm, and a culture-first course identity.GuideResults
  47. 47TowneBank Outer Banks MarathonSunday, November 8, 2026Manteo, North CarolinaBQOuter Banks Marathon gives runners a coastal North Carolina qualifier with bridge miles, island scenery, and a destination-weekend race feel.GuideResults
  49. 49Allianz Richmond MarathonSaturday, November 14, 2026Richmond, VirginiaBQRiverfront Richmond marathon with a downhill finish and rolling, certified miles. Cool mid-November weather and smooth ops make it a reliable PR/BQ opportunity.GuideResults
  50. 50Chickamauga Battlefield MarathonSaturday, November 14, 2026Fort Oglethorpe, GeorgiaBQChickamauga Battlefield Marathon gives runners a certified Georgia course through historic park roads, with autumn scenery and qualifier value.GuideResults
  51. 51Novant Health Charlotte MarathonSaturday, November 14, 2026Charlotte, North CarolinaBQUptown start and a city tour through Dilworth, Myers Park, and Plaza Midwood. Rolling hills, big crowds, and crisp November weather reward smart pacing.GuideResults
  52. 52Kobe MarathonSunday, November 15, 2026Kobe, JapanKobe Marathon gives runners a major Japanese city race with harbor scenery, deep local support, and a polished November marathon weekend setup.GuideResults
  54. 54Palermo MarathonSunday, November 15, 2026Palermo, ItalyBQScenic Palermo city marathon through historic streets, parks and seafront, FIDAL-certified and Boston-qualifying with mild Mediterranean November temperatures.GuideResults
  55. 55Verona Run MarathonSunday, November 15, 2026Verona, ItalyBQFast city marathon from Bentegodi Stadium to Piazza Bra on mostly flat certified roads along the Adige River, cool November air and classic Verona scenery.GuideResults
  56. 56Marathon International du BeaujolaisSaturday, November 21, 2026Villefranche-sur-Saone, FranceMarathon du Beaujolais gives runners a festive French wine-country marathon with costumes, rolling scenery, and destination-weekend race energy.Guide
  57. 57AACR Philadelphia MarathonSunday, November 22, 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBQFast, scenic marathon with Center City, Fairmount Park and Schuylkill River views; cool November weather and a certified course make it great for PRs and BQs.GuideResults
  58. 58Space Coast MarathonSunday, November 22, 2026Cocoa, FloridaBQSpace Coast Marathon gives runners a Florida waterfront qualifier with space-theme race energy, flat roads, and late-November timing near Cocoa.GuideResults
  59. 59Estra Firenze MarathonSunday, November 29, 2026Florence, ItalyFlorence gives runners a late-November marathon through historic streets, Arno river views, Piazza del Duomo, and a dense city-center route.GuideResults
  60. 60UW Medicine Seattle MarathonSunday, November 29, 2026Seattle, WashingtonSeattle Marathon gives runners a late-November Pacific Northwest city race with hills, water views, and weather that rewards patient pacing.GuideResults
  61. 61Raquette River MarathonSaturday, October 9, 2027Potsdam, New YorkBQRaquette River Marathon is a small Potsdam road marathon with rolling river miles, a USATF-certified course, and clear Boston-qualifier status.GuideResults
  62. 62Williams Route 66 MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, November 23, 2025Tulsa, OklahomaBQRolling Tulsa marathon on historic Route 66 with block-party crowds, rolling hills, cool November weather and a USATF-certified Boston-qualifying course.GuideResults
  63. 63Marabana – Havana MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, November 16, 2025Havana, CubaBQCaribbean city marathon through Havana’s central avenues with AIMS-certified loops, warm November heat, sea views and a lively Cuban street-party feel.GuideResults
  64. 64Monument Valley Veterans MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, November 15, 2025Monument Valley, ArizonaTrail-heavy marathon on Navajo Nation land through Monument Valley’s sandstone buttes and dirt roads, crisp November air, big skies and a proud veterans focus.GuideResults