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 54 races in this collection. Updated September 2026.

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

  1. Dead 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.
  2. Golden 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.Results
  3. Groundhog 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.Results
  4. Railway Marathon presented by CraneWorksSaturday, February 6, 2027Fultondale, AlabamaThe Railway Marathon runs out and back on the paved Five Mile Creek Greenway rail trail, bringing a fast February full marathon to the Birmingham area.Results
  5. Surfside 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.Results
  6. 26.2 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.Results
  7. Beppu-Ōita Mainichi MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Beppu 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.Results
  8. Ehime 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.
  9. Harlingen 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.Results
  10. Health 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.Results
  11. Kilimanjaro International MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Moshi, TanzaniaKilimanjaro Marathon challenges runners on paved roads around Moshi, combining equatorial heat, sustained climbing, lively villages, and mountain views.Results
  12. MG 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.Results
  13. St. 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.
  14. Surf 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.Results
  15. Tallahassee 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.Results
  16. Warm 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.Results
  17. Mesa 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.Results
  18. Run 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.Results
  19. Ascension 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.Results
  20. Marató 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.Results
  21. Publix 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.Results
  22. Saitama MarathonSunday, February 14, 2027Saitama, JapanRace a 42.195-kilometer urban marathon through Saitama on a large, spectator-friendly city course with a generous seven-hour finishing window.
  23. Split 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.Results
  24. Valentine'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.Results
  25. Mississippi 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.Results
  26. Running 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.
  27. Shotover 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.Results
  28. Galveston 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.Results
  29. Kitakyushu 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.
  30. Kochi 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.
  31. Kumamoto Castle MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kumamoto, JapanRun 42.195 kilometers through Kumamoto on a large city road course that builds toward a memorable finish beside the historic Kumamoto Castle.
  32. Kyoto 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.
  33. Ventura 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.
  34. Zurich 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.Results
  35. Aurora 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.Results
  36. Tel 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.
  37. Cummins 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.Results
  38. Ellerbe MarathonSaturday, February 27, 2027Ellerbe, 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.Results
  39. Lost 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.Results
  40. Novant 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.Results
  41. SOCAL 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.
  42. The 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.Results
  43. Wicked 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.
  44. Ethekwini 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.Results
  45. Every 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.Results
  46. Malta MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Mdina, MaltaMalta Marathon descends from ancient Mdina toward Sliema, pairing inland towns, harbor approaches, net-downhill pacing, and a coastal finish.
  47. Michelob 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.
  48. Osaka 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.Results
  49. The 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.Results
  50. TUI 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.
  51. Daegu 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.Results
  52. San 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.
  53. Rolando 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.Results
  54. Kishu 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.Results