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 40 races in this collection. Updated November 2026.

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

  1. Gornergrat Zermatt MarathonSaturday, July 3, 2027Zermatt, SwitzerlandA mountain marathon from St. Niklaus in the Mattertal to Riffelberg at 2,585 m, climbing 2,075 m through Valais villages with the Matterhorn in view.Results
  2. Iceland 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.Results
  3. Primiero Dolomiti MarathonSaturday, July 3, 2027Fiera di Primiero, ItalyPrimiero Dolomiti Marathon covers a 42K mountain route through forests and alpine valleys, pairing Dolomite views with trail footing and climbing.Results
  4. ASICS Gold Coast MarathonSunday, July 4, 2027Projected dateGold Coast, AustraliaBQGold Coast Marathon gives runners a flat, fast Queensland course beside surf beaches and Broadwater, with AIMS certification and major PB demand.Results
  5. Econet Victoria Falls MarathonSunday, July 4, 2027Victoria Falls, ZimbabweVictoria Falls Marathon crosses the famous bridge toward Zambia before entering wildlife country, pairing landmark scenery with hills and open roads.Results
  6. Foot Traffic Flat MarathonSunday, July 4, 2027Portland, 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.Results
  7. Gazley Volkswagen Wellington MarathonSunday, July 4, 2027Wellington, New ZealandBQWellington Marathon circles the capital's harbor twice on a flat, certified course linking Hnry Stadium, Oriental Bay, Evans Bay, and Miramar.Results
  8. KFC Mauritius MarathonSunday, July 4, 2027Saint 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.Results
  9. Madison 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.Results
  10. 7Cairns 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.Results
  11. Mad 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.Results
  12. Shoreline MarathonSunday, July 11, 2027Ventura, CaliforniaBQShoreline Marathon uses a compact Ventura beachfront loop to create an oceanfront Boston qualifier with frequent support and easy spectator access.Results
  13. Snowdonia 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.
  15. Bob 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.Results
  16. King Salmon MarathonSaturday, July 17, 2027Cordova, AlaskaBQKing Salmon Marathon gives runners a small coastal Alaska race weekend in Cordova, with road miles, wild scenery, and remote-trip logistics.Results
  17. Silverton Alpine MarathonSaturday, July 17, 2027Silverton, 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.Results
  18. Augusta MarathonSunday, July 18, 2027Augusta, MaineBQAugusta Marathon adds a Maine capital-city option to midsummer racing, with full, half, 10K, and 5K distances on one compact local race weekend.Results
  19. Zijin 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.Results
  20. Conquer 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.Results
  21. Deseret News MarathonSaturday, July 24, 2027Salt Lake City, UtahDeseret News Marathon descends Emigration Canyon into Salt Lake City, following Utah pioneer history toward a downtown Pioneer Day parade finish.Results
  22. Idaho Falls MarathonSaturday, July 24, 2027Idaho 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.Results
  23. IWIS 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.Results
  24. Jack & 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.Results
  25. The 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.Results
  27. Australian 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.Results
  28. Burning River MarathonSaturday, July 31, 2027Cuyahoga Falls, OhioBurning River Marathon brings runners to northeast Ohio's trail scene, with Cuyahoga Valley terrain and ultra-weekend energy around the race.Results
  29. Grand Island Trail MarathonSaturday, July 31, 2027Munising, MichiganGrand Island Trail Marathon circles Lake Superior terrain near Munising, mixing hardwood forest, sandstone cliffs and beaches with ferry-access adventure.Results
  30. Juneau MarathonSaturday, July 31, 2027Juneau, AlaskaBQJuneau Marathon runs out and back along Douglas Highway, pairing ocean, mountain, and glacier views with rollers and cool Southeast Alaska air.Results
  31. Rapid 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.Results
  32. Aspen 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.Results
  33. Maah 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.Results
  34. Xenia 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.Results
  35. Nova 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.Results
  36. Mesa 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.Results
  37. Totem 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.Results
  38. Eugene 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.Results
  39. Mekong 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.Results
  40. Marburger 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.Results