Marathon · Month guide

July Marathons

July asks runners to choose climate carefully. Coastal routes, higher elevations, early starts, and Southern Hemisphere winter races keep the distance viable even when midsummer heat narrows the field elsewhere.

Showing all 38 races in this collection. Updated August 2026.

Notable race guides: ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, The San Francisco Marathon, and Deseret News Marathon.

  1. 01Iceland Volcano MarathonSaturday, July 3, 2027Myvatn, IcelandIceland Volcano Marathon is a Lake Myvatn destination race over volcanic gravel, soft paths, and asphalt with Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir scenery.GuideResults
  2. 02Foot Traffic Flat MarathonSunday, July 4, 2027Projected datePortland, OregonBQSauvie Island farm roads carry a certified marathon with no elevation change end to end, held every Fourth of July and capped tight enough to sell out.GuideResults
  3. 03Madison MarathonSaturday, July 10, 2027Ennis, MontanaMadison Marathon is a high-elevation Montana mountain marathon near Ennis, built around remote scenery rather than conventional fast-road racing.GuideResults
  4. 047Cairns MarathonSunday, July 11, 2027Cairns, AustraliaBQ7Cairns Marathon traces the tropical waterfront and city streets of Far North Queensland, balancing a flat profile with humidity and bright winter sun.GuideResults
  5. 05Mad MarathonSunday, July 11, 2027Waitsfield, VermontBQMad Marathon winds through Vermont's Mad River Valley on rolling country roads framed by farms, mountain views and classic New England covered bridges.GuideResults
  6. 06Snowdonia Trail Marathon EryriSunday, July 11, 2027Llanberis, United KingdomSnowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri tackles technical mountain terrain around Llanberis on a route longer and steeper than a standard road marathon.Guide
  7. 07Bob Marshall MarathonSaturday, July 17, 2027Seeley Lake, MontanaBob Marshall Marathon gives runners a rugged Montana trail-race option near Seeley Lake, with forest terrain and a distinctly non-urban feel.GuideResults
  8. 08Zijin Goldfields Pipeline MarathonSunday, July 18, 2027Kalgoorlie-Boulder, AustraliaZijin Goldfields Pipeline Marathon traces an off-road line through the Western Australian bush outside Kalgoorlie-Boulder on a winter race day.GuideResults
  9. 09Conquer the Canyon MarathonSaturday, July 24, 2027Wellsboro, PennsylvaniaBQConquer the Canyon Marathon gives Pennsylvania runners a summer race festival near Wellsboro, with canyon-country scenery and multiple distances.GuideResults
  10. 10IWIS Königsschlösser MarathonSaturday, July 24, 2027Füssen, GermanyIWIS Königsschlösser Marathon loops through Füssen's lake country on a flat Bavarian road course framed by Neuschwanstein and distant Alpine views.GuideResults
  11. 11Jack & Jill's Downhill MarathonSaturday, July 24, 2027North Bend, WashingtonBQJack & Jill's Downhill Marathon is a Washington qualifier built for fast pacing from the Cascades toward North Bend on a rail-trail style route.GuideResults
  12. 12The San Francisco MarathonSunday, July 25, 2027San Francisco, CaliforniaBQThe San Francisco Marathon crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and city neighborhoods on a USATF-certified Boston qualifier with a six-hour course limit.GuideResults
  14. 14Australian Outback MarathonSaturday, July 31, 2027Yulara, AustraliaThe Australian Outback Marathon runs on red-earth tracks around Yulara, with sweeping Uluru and Kata Tjuta views defining this remote destination race.GuideResults
  15. 15Rapid City MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 26, 2026Rapid City, South DakotaRapid City Marathon gives South Dakota runners a point-to-point full with bused start logistics, sharing a Black Hills weekend with a half and 5K.Guide
  16. 16Aspen Valley MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Aspen, ColoradoBQAspen Valley Marathon gives runners a high-country Colorado road race with valley scenery, altitude, and a summer mountain-town calendar slot.GuideResults
  17. 17Burning River MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Cuyahoga Falls, OhioBurning River Marathon brings runners to northeast Ohio's trail scene, with Cuyahoga Valley terrain and ultra-weekend energy around the race.GuideResults
  18. 18Grand Island Trail MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Munising, MichiganGrand Island Trail Marathon circles Lake Superior terrain near Munising, mixing hardwood forest, sandstone cliffs and beaches with ferry-access adventure.GuideResults
  19. 19Idaho Falls MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Idaho Falls, IdahoBQIdaho Falls Marathon links southeast Idaho farm roads with the Snake River Greenbelt, creating a road full that moves from rural space toward town.GuideResults
  20. 20Juneau MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Juneau, AlaskaBQJuneau Marathon runs out and back along Douglas Highway, pairing ocean, mountain, and glacier views with rollers and cool Southeast Alaska air.GuideResults
  21. 21Maah Daah Hey Trail Run MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Medora, North DakotaMaah Daah Hey Trail Run Marathon travels point to point across rugged North Dakota Badlands from Wannagan Campground toward a finish in Medora.GuideResults
  22. 22Xenia Avenue MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 25, 2026Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaBQXenia Avenue Marathon keeps the field small and the Minnesota course flat, giving runners a certified summer option for a Boston qualifying time.GuideResults
  23. 23Deseret News MarathonLatest tracked: Friday, July 24, 2026Salt Lake City, UtahDeseret News Marathon descends Emigration Canyon into Salt Lake City, following Utah pioneer history toward a downtown Pioneer Day parade finish.GuideResults
  24. 24Nova Scotia MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 19, 2026Barrington Passage, CanadaBQNova Scotia Marathon pairs a long-running coastal tradition with a mostly flat rural route, ocean views, and certified Boston-qualifying utility.GuideResults
  25. 25King Salmon MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 18, 2026Cordova, AlaskaBQKing Salmon Marathon gives runners a small coastal Alaska race weekend in Cordova, with road miles, wild scenery, and remote-trip logistics.GuideResults
  26. 26Mesa Falls MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 18, 2026Ashton, IdahoMesa Falls Marathon gives eastern Idaho runners a scenic summer route near Ashton, with rural roads, waterfall country, and small-field charm.GuideResults
  27. 27Silverton Alpine MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 18, 2026Silverton, ColoradoSilverton Alpine Marathon climbs the San Juan Mountains to nearly 12,930 feet, packing high altitude, jeep roads and mining history into 26.7 miles.GuideResults
  28. 28Totem to Totem Haida MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 18, 2026Skidegate, CanadaTotem to Totem Haida Marathon runs out and back from the Haida Heritage Centre in Skidegate, offering a culturally distinctive Haida Gwaii full.GuideResults
  30. 30Augusta MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 12, 2026Augusta, MaineBQAugusta Marathon adds a Maine capital-city option to midsummer racing, with full, half, 10K, and 5K distances on one compact local race weekend.GuideResults
  31. 31Shoreline MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 12, 2026Ventura, CaliforniaBQShoreline Marathon uses a compact Ventura beachfront loop to create an oceanfront Boston qualifier with frequent support and easy spectator access.GuideResults
  32. 32Eugene Curnow Trail MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 11, 2026Duluth, MinnesotaEugene Curnow Trail Marathon runs point to point from Duluth to Carlton, using the rugged northern Minnesota trails for a demanding 26.2 miles.GuideResults
  33. 33ASICS Gold Coast MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 5, 2026Gold Coast, AustraliaBQGold Coast Marathon gives runners a flat, fast Queensland course beside surf beaches and Broadwater, with AIMS certification and major PB demand.GuideResults
  34. 34Econet Victoria Falls MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 5, 2026Victoria Falls, ZimbabweVictoria Falls Marathon crosses the famous bridge toward Zambia before entering wildlife country, pairing landmark scenery with hills and open roads.GuideResults
  35. 35KFC Mauritius MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 5, 2026Saint Félix, MauritiusThe KFC Mauritius Marathon follows the island's southern coast from Saint Félix toward Riambel and Le Morne before returning to the beach finish.GuideResults
  36. 36Mekong Delta Cross Country MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, July 5, 2026Cần Thơ, VietnamMekong Delta Cross Country Marathon sends a 42 km field through canals, fields and villages around Cần Thơ in the event's bold new off-road era.GuideResults
  37. 37Primiero Dolomiti MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, July 4, 2026Fiera di Primiero, ItalyPrimiero Dolomiti Marathon covers a 42K mountain route through forests and alpine valleys, pairing Dolomite views with trail footing and climbing.GuideResults
  38. 38Marburger NachtmarathonLatest tracked: Friday, July 3, 2026Marburg, GermanyMarburger Nachtmarathon sends runners through Marburg and the Lahn valley on a measured Friday-evening course built for the atmosphere of a summer night race.GuideResults