Marathon · Month guide

February Marathons

February keeps the winter calendar useful with southern road races, international city marathons, and goal days that arrive before the spring majors. Weather can reward careful planning, especially for runners choosing between dry winter conditions and warmer coastal courses.

Showing all 52 races in this collection. Updated August 2026.

Notable race guides: Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Osaka Marathon, The Cowtown Marathon, and Surf City Marathon.

  1. 01Dead Sea MarathonFriday, February 5, 2027Ein Bokek, IsraelDead Sea Marathon crosses salt embankments below sea level, giving runners a flat, exposed out-and-back beside stark desert and mineral water.Guide
  2. 02Golden Gate Trail Run MarathonSaturday, February 6, 2027Sausalito, CaliforniaGolden Gate Trail Run Marathon crosses the Marin Headlands above Sausalito, combining sustained trail climbing with broad views of the bay and bridge.GuideResults
  3. 03Groundhog Day MarathonSaturday, February 6, 2027Walker, MichiganBQGroundhog Day Marathon turns a Michigan winter loop into a deliberately repetitive challenge, with snow, cold, and twenty-six chances to regroup.GuideResults
  5. 05Surfside Beach MarathonSaturday, February 6, 2027Surfside Beach, TexasSurfside Beach Marathon runs entirely on hard-packed Gulf sand, creating a flat but unconventional course shaped by tides, wind, and beach conditions.GuideResults
  6. 0626.2 with DONNA MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Jacksonville Beach, FloridaBQThe DONNA Marathon pairs a flat February Jacksonville Beaches course with Boston-qualifier utility and a long-running breast cancer mission.GuideResults
  7. 07Ehime MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Matsuyama, JapanEhime Marathon takes a large field from central Matsuyama toward the Seto Inland Sea and back, mixing certified roads with energetic local support.Guide
  8. 08Harlingen MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Harlingen, TexasBQHarlingen Marathon offers a flat Lower Rio Grande Valley course, friendly local support, and a winter race date suited to steady road pacing.GuideResults
  9. 09Health First Florida MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Melbourne, FloridaThe Health First Florida Marathon returns in 2027 with a waterfront Melbourne course, bridge crossings, and the humidity of Florida's Space Coast.GuideResults
  10. 10Kilimanjaro International MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Moshi, TanzaniaKilimanjaro Marathon challenges runners on paved roads around Moshi, combining equatorial heat, sustained climbing, lively villages, and mountain views.GuideResults
  11. 11MG Vadodara MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Vadodara, IndiaMG Vadodara Marathon is a large Gujarat city event with a certified full marathon, predawn start, broad roads, and substantial local energy.GuideResults
  12. 12St. Petersburg MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027St. Petersburg, FloridaBQFlat waterfront racing past Snell Isle, Coffee Pot Bayou, and the Central Avenue murals makes this certified February marathon a Florida winter option.Guide
  13. 13Surf City MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Huntington Beach, CaliforniaBQSurf City Marathon gives runners a flat Huntington Beach qualifier with Pacific Coast Highway miles, ocean views, February timing, and beach-town energy.GuideResults
  14. 14Tallahassee MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Tallahassee, FloridaBQTallahassee mixes capital-city hills with a long, flat stretch on the shaded St. Marks Trail, creating a course that changes character midrace.GuideResults
  15. 15Warm Up Columbus MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Dublin, OhioBQWarm Up Columbus turns a certified one-mile Dublin loop into 26.2 laps, giving runners frequent support, easy spectating and a winter BQ opportunity.GuideResults
  16. 16Mesa MarathonSaturday, February 13, 2027Mesa, ArizonaBQMesa Marathon gives runners a fast Arizona qualifier with net downhill miles, desert scenery, February timing, and a clear PR or BQ race target.GuideResults
  17. 17Run Oak Island MarathonSaturday, February 13, 2027Oak Island, North CarolinaBQRun Oak Island Marathon is a flat coastal BQ race with lighthouse views, bridge exposure, and a notably generous program for slower runners.GuideResults
  18. 18Ascension Seton Austin MarathonSunday, February 14, 2027Austin, TexasBQBig Austin winter race with rolling hills, live music, loud crowd support, South Congress miles, and a downtown finish by the Texas State Capitol.GuideResults
  19. 19Marató bp CastellóSunday, February 14, 2027Castellón de la Plana, SpainBQMarató bp Castelló is a fast, flat Spanish road marathon with broad boulevards, international fields, lively course support, and a Parc Ribalta finish.GuideResults
  20. 20Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A MarathonSunday, February 14, 2027Fort Lauderdale, FloridaBQFort Lauderdale A1A Marathon gives runners a flat coastal Florida qualifier with oceanfront miles, winter timing, a beach finish, and humidity risk.GuideResults
  21. 21Split MarathonSunday, February 14, 2027Split, CroatiaBQSplit sends marathoners from the Riva through Roman-era streets, Poljud Stadium, Marjan, and exposed Adriatic sections in a compact winter race.GuideResults
  22. 22Valentine's Heartbreaker MarathonSunday, February 14, 2027Greensboro, North CarolinaValentine's Heartbreaker Marathon turns Greensboro's Country Park into a social 16-lap challenge for solo runners and relay teams on Valentine's Day.GuideResults
  23. 23Mississippi Blues MarathonSaturday, February 20, 2027Jackson, MississippiBQMississippi Blues Marathon brings the full distance back to Jackson with a stadium start-finish, live-music identity, and a seven-hour race window.GuideResults
  24. 24Running From Yeti Springfield MarathonSaturday, February 20, 2027Springfield, MissouriA February full marathon at Springfield's Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, the longest race in a winter yeti series that fills a quiet spot on the calendar.Guide
  25. 25Shotover Moonlight Mountain MarathonSaturday, February 20, 2027Queenstown, New ZealandShotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon tackles remote Queenstown high country with river crossings, steep climbs, technical trails, and huge alpine views.GuideResults
  26. 26Galveston MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Galveston, TexasBQGalveston Marathon delivers flat Gulf Coast racing along the seawall and island streets, with ocean views, easy elevation, and a winter Boston qualifier.GuideResults
  27. 27Kitakyushu MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kitakyushu, JapanKitakyushu Marathon crosses a major industrial port city from City Hall to the waterfront, using a certified course with bridges and broad coastal roads.Guide
  28. 28Kochi Ryoma MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kochi, JapanKochi Ryoma Marathon links central Kochi with the Pacific coast, crossing Urado Bridge before a long riverside return to GIKEN Stadium in winter.Guide
  29. 29Kyoto MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kyoto, JapanKyoto Marathon links the ancient capital's temples, hills, riverbanks, and neighborhoods on a certified winter course ending near Heian-jingu Shrine.Guide
  30. 30Ventura MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Ventura, CaliforniaBQVentura Marathon descends about 900 feet from Ojai to the Pacific, using paved valley trails for a fast point-to-point finish downtown by the sea.Guide
  31. 31Zurich Maratón de SevillaSunday, February 21, 2027Seville, SpainBQSeville's February marathon is built for speed, with 10 meters of elevation gain, 38 turns, and a crowd-heavy finish near Parque Maria Luisa.GuideResults
  32. 32Aurora MarathonWednesday, February 24, 2027Alta, NorwayAurora Marathon sends runners into the Arctic night outside Alta, pairing a snow-covered 42.195 km challenge with the chance to see northern lights.GuideResults
  33. 33Tel Aviv MarathonFriday, February 26, 2027Tel Aviv, IsraelBQTel Aviv Marathon crosses the flat coastal city, linking beach roads, boulevards, parks, and dense urban support in potentially warm conditions.Guide
  34. 34Cummins Falls MarathonSaturday, February 27, 2027Cookeville, TennesseeCummins Falls Marathon follows rural Tennessee roads beside the state park, pairing a scenic winter full with fundraising for the park's friends group.GuideResults
  35. 35Lost City MarathonSaturday, February 27, 2027Palenque, MexicoLost City Marathon blends jungle trails, gravel, and pavement near Palenque, turning a destination tour into a hot, humid adventure race in Chiapas.GuideResults
  36. 36Novant Health Wilmington NC MarathonSaturday, February 27, 2027Wilmington, North CarolinaBQFast, flat coastal miles define Wilmington's point-to-point marathon from Wrightsville Beach to downtown, with six bridges and a 6.5-hour cutoff.GuideResults
  37. 37SOCAL River MarathonSaturday, February 27, 2027Huntington Beach, CaliforniaBQA point-to-point winter marathon down the Santa Ana River Trail from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach, with about 365 feet of net drop to the ocean.Guide
  38. 38The Woodlands MarathonSaturday, February 27, 2027The Woodlands, TexasBQThe Woodlands Marathon uses flat suburban roads north of Houston, offering a fast certified course, broad community support, and a waterway finish.GuideResults
  39. 39Wicked Fast Marathon TucsonSaturday, February 27, 2027Tucson, ArizonaWicked Fast's Tucson stop sends runners downhill from Oro Valley onto the car-free Chuck Huckleberry Loop, a paved desert path built for fast racing.Guide
  40. 40Ethekwini Best of the Best MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Durban, South AfricaDurban's Ethekwini Best of the Best Marathon pairs a fast 42.2 km road race with big-field energy and a Kings Park Athletics Stadium base for runners.GuideResults
  41. 41Every Woman's MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027New Orleans, LouisianaBQEvery Woman's Marathon moves to New Orleans for 2027 with a flat city route, all-women field, music at every mile, and a City Park finish festival.GuideResults
  42. 42Malta MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Mdina, MaltaMalta Marathon descends from ancient Mdina toward Sliema, pairing inland towns, harbor approaches, net-downhill pacing, and a coastal finish.Guide
  43. 43Michelob Ultra El Paso MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027El Paso, TexasBQEl Paso Marathon tours the border city's neighborhoods and mountain-backed streets before a net-downhill return to a lively downtown finish.Guide
  44. 44Osaka MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Osaka, JapanBQOsaka Marathon brings a large winter field through central Osaka, using a certified city course with wave starts, crowd support, and a castle-park finish.Guide
  45. 45The Cowtown MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Fort Worth, TexasBQThe Cowtown Marathon gives Fort Worth a large winter race weekend, pairing Stockyards character with a generous cutoff and Boston-qualifier pacing.GuideResults
  46. 46TUI Cyprus MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Paphos, CyprusBQTUI Cyprus Marathon runs from Aphrodite's Rock to Paphos, combining coastal roads, village stretches, rolling terrain, and a harbor finish by the sea.Guide
  47. 47Ellerbe MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, February 28, 2026Ellerbe, North CarolinaBQEllerbe Marathon is a long-running rural North Carolina road race, known for its no-frills character, certified full course and Boston qualifying utility.GuideResults
  48. 48Daegu MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 22, 2026Daegu, South KoreaBQDaegu Marathon brings a large field onto broad city roads from Daegu Stadium, with an elite-label race, long avenues, and cool winter pacing.GuideResults
  49. 49San Valentino MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 15, 2026Terni, ItalySan Valentino Marathon celebrates its namesake saint over 42.195 km through Terni, the Valnerina and the scenic Marmore Falls landscape in Umbria.Guide
  50. 50Rolando Hillcrest MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 8, 2026Hillcrest, South AfricaThe Rolando Hillcrest Marathon is a demanding two-lap road race in KwaZulu-Natal, known for rolling hills and its role in South African qualifying.GuideResults
  51. 51Beppu-Ōita Mainichi MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 1, 2026Beppu and Ōita, JapanBQBeppu-Ōita is a fast, elite-leaning Japanese road race, with strict qualifying standards, a coastal point-to-point feel, and decades of history.GuideResults
  52. 52Kishu Kuchikumano MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 1, 2026Kamitonda, JapanA six-hour road marathon in Wakayama's Kumano region gives runners a winter Japanese full with a community setting and separate half marathon.GuideResults