Marathon · Month guide

October Marathons

October is the center of the fall calendar, when big-city majors, historic regional races, and destination courses stack into one of the deepest months for marathon planning. The tradeoff is choice: fast, festive, scenic, and logistical all matter.

Showing all 155 races in this collection. Updated August 2026.

Notable race guides: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, and Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

  1. Amman MarathonFriday, October 2, 2026Amman, JordanAmman’s marathon takes on the Jordanian capital’s rolling roads and long urban grades, with an early start and a community-focused race weekend.Results
  2. Brookings MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Brookings, South DakotaBQBrookings Marathon offers a flat, intimate Boston qualifier through South Dakota State, city parks, and residential streets with a 300-runner cap.Results
  3. Colorado Springs MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Colorado Springs, ColoradoBQHigh-altitude racing from downtown Colorado Springs, with an out-and-back on the Greenway and Santa Fe trails at roughly 6,000 feet in early fall.
  5. Fly to Pie – Kingdom MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Coventry, VermontFly to Pie Kingdom Marathon follows tough Vermont dirt roads from Coventry across the Northeast Kingdom, finishing at Parker Pie in West Glover.
  6. Girdwood MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Girdwood, AlaskaA soggy October trail marathon through Girdwood's rain forest, linking Winner Creek, the Iditarod trails, and Alyeska singletrack south of Anchorage.
  7. Leavenworth MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Leavenworth, WashingtonBQLeavenworth Marathon descends from Washington's Icicle Canyon toward a Bavarian-style town finish, mixing mountain scenery with a quick certified route.Results
  8. New Hampshire MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Bristol, New HampshireBQNew Hampshire Marathon circles Newfound Lake on a hilly rural road course, pairing fall foliage, small-town support, and a demanding Boston qualifier.Results
  9. Sleeping Bear MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Empire, MichiganBQSleeping Bear Marathon runs through Michigan's lakeshore country on paved roads and trails, blending fall color, dunes, orchards, and a certified course.Results
  10. St. 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.Results
  11. Tartu City MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Tartu, EstoniaBQTartu City Marathon gives runners a single-lap tour of Estonia's university city, linking old-town streets, riverbanks, bridges, and leafy parks.Results
  12. Towpath MarathonSaturday, October 3, 2026Cleveland, OhioBQTowpath Marathon follows the Ohio & Erie Canal corridor on flat crushed-limestone trail, favoring steady pacing and reliably cool fall conditions.Results
  13. Beneva Québec City MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Quebec City, CanadaBQQuébec City’s fall marathon rolls through historic streets and riverside districts, rewarding runners who prepare for turns, grades, and cool conditions.Results
  14. Clarendon MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Salisbury, United KingdomClarendon Marathon traces the historic Clarendon Way from Salisbury to Winchester, combining chalk paths, fields, and relentless off-road rollers.Results
  15. Generali Cologne MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Cologne, GermanyBQCologne Marathon gives runners a large German city race with Rhine-side energy, autumn crowds, and a festival feel around the full marathon.Results
  16. Greenbrier River Trail MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Marlinton, West VirginiaBQGreenbrier River Trail Marathon follows a flat rail-trail corridor from Marlinton, blending West Virginia river scenery with accessible unpaved terrain.
  17. Guthrie 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.Results
  18. Isle of Wight MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Cowes, United KingdomIsle of Wight Marathon is a historic, undulating road race through East Wight villages and countryside, with coastal air and a welcoming club-run field.Results
  19. Kosice Peace MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Kosice, SlovakiaBQKosice Peace Marathon gives runners one of Europe's historic city marathons, with a Slovak autumn course and deep race-weekend tradition for travelers.Results
  20. Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBQKuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon starts before dawn at Dataran Merdeka, touring the Malaysian capital through heat, humidity, and rolling city roads.
  21. LSR Colombo MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Colombo, Sri LankaBQSri Lanka's long-running capital marathon delivers a tropical road challenge, an early start, and AIMS certification across the full 42.195-kilometer distance.
  22. Maine Community Bank Maine MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Portland, MaineBQMaine Marathon gives runners a Portland fall race with coastal New England scenery, certified-course value, and manageable race-day logistics.Results
  23. Marathon P’tit Train du NordSunday, October 4, 2026Val-David, CanadaP’tit Train du Nord drops steadily along a Laurentian rail trail from Val-David to Saint-Jérôme, making it one of Canada’s fastest fall marathons.Results
  24. Medtronic Twin Cities MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Minneapolis, MinnesotaBQTwin Cities Marathon sends runners from Minneapolis to Saint Paul on a polished fall point-to-point course with strong neighborhood support.Results
  25. Milwaukee Lakefront MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Milwaukee, WisconsinBQMilwaukee Lakefront Marathon crosses the Hoan Bridge on a certified city-and-lake course, with a major climb, open exposure, and downtown miles.Results
  26. NipMuck Trail MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Ashford, ConnecticutNipMuck Trail Marathon covers about 26.4 technical miles from Ashford, preserving a longstanding New England singletrack challenge with a relay option.
  27. Portland MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Portland, OregonBQPortland Marathon gives runners an Oregon city course with bridge and neighborhood miles, fall timing, and a large Pacific Northwest regional field.Results
  28. Poznań MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Poznań, PolandPoznań Marathon gives runners a broad autumn tour of one of Poland's major cities, combining central landmarks, residential districts, and strong local support.Results
  29. Run Crazy Horse MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Hill City, South DakotaBQThe start sits at 5,919 feet beneath the Crazy Horse carving, and crushed-limestone rail trail carries the rest of the point-to-point down to Hill City.Results
  30. Sarmang Dehradun MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Dehradun, IndiaSarmang Dehradun Marathon is a certified Himalayan foothills road race, combining city streets, elevation changes, and a serious full-distance field.Results
  31. Silesia MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Chorzów, PolandSilesia Marathon crosses the Upper Silesian metropolis on a point-to-point urban course, with broad roads, industrial landmarks, and late rollers.Results
  32. Standard Chartered Jersey MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026St Helier, JerseyStandard Chartered Jersey Marathon circles the Channel Island on rolling roads, joining coastal views, parish villages, and a lively St Helier finish.Results
  34. Thames Meander Autumn MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026London, United KingdomThames Meander Autumn Marathon follows two flat Thames Path loops between southwest London river reaches, combining scenic trail with frequent support.
  36. Waterville MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Waterville, MaineCentral Maine's fall marathon starts at Thomas College and follows quiet countryside roads, continuing the Great Waterville Marathon tradition.
  37. Windsor Marathon presented by Banner HealthSunday, October 4, 2026Windsor, ColoradoWindsor Marathon blends paved trail, road, golf-cart path and singletrack around Pelican Lakes, backed by broad Longs Peak views in northern Colorado.
  38. Wizz Air Skopje MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Skopje, North MacedoniaWizz Air Skopje Marathon is a fast two-lap city race through North Macedonia's capital, using broad boulevards and a central finish near Macedonia Square.Results
  39. Antelope Island MarathonFriday, October 9, 2026Syracuse, UtahBQAntelope Island Marathon brings rolling Great Salt Lake roads, expansive water and mountain views, and possible bison sightings to a rugged Utah race.Results
  40. Arkansas MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Booneville, ArkansasBQThe Arkansas Marathon is a long-running small-town road race from Booneville, offering quiet miles, rolling terrain, and a traditional community finish.Results
  41. Bemidji Blue Ox MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Bemidji, MinnesotaBQBemidji Blue Ox Marathon circles Lake Bemidji on paved roads and bike paths, pairing a flat northern Minnesota course with a capped, personal field.Results
  42. Des Plaines River Trail Races MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Vernon Hills, IllinoisBQPacked limestone, no roots and no real hills: the marathon on this Lake County river trail is one of the flattest Boston qualifiers within reach of Chicago.Results
  43. EDP Lisbon MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Lisbon, PortugalBQLisbon Marathon gives runners a coastal Portugal race with bridge and waterfront scenery, fall timing, and strong destination-marathon appeal.Results
  44. Escalante Canyons MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Escalante, UtahBQEscalante Canyons Marathon descends a remote scenic byway into town, pairing red-rock views with altitude, open road, and a notably fast finish.Results
  45. Eversource 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.Results
  46. Freedom's Run MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Shepherdstown, West VirginiaBQFreedom's Run sends marathoners down the C&O Canal towpath and through Antietam National Battlefield, with race proceeds funding community projects.
  47. Gandy Dancer MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Luck, WisconsinBQGandy Dancer Marathon follows a flat Wisconsin rail trail from Luck, combining a smaller race setting with a certified Boston qualifying course.
  48. Hayden Lake MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Hayden Lake, IdahoHayden Lake Marathon follows rolling North Idaho roads around its namesake lake, combining autumn color, water views and regional race tradition.
  49. Holloman Ace of Races MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Alamogordo, New MexicoBQHolloman Ace of Races Marathon sends runners across a certified high-desert course near the air base, with open views toward surrounding mountains.Results
  50. Long View MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Fort Collins, ColoradoBQLong View Marathon links Fort Collins and Loveland on paved regional trails, with a nearly balanced profile and broad Front Range mountain views.Results
  51. Pocono Mountains MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Greentown, PennsylvaniaBQA two-loop marathon on paved park roads in the Poconos, run at 1,760 feet with minimal hills, aid every two miles, and mid-October foliage timing.
  52. Rogue MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Medford, OregonBQRogue Marathon follows southern Oregon's Bear Creek Greenway on a fast net-downhill route, with cool fall air, river-corridor scenery, and BQ potential.Results
  53. Tamarack Health WhistleStop MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Ashland, WisconsinBQWhistleStop Marathon runs point to point on a rail trail into Ashland, pairing a gentle net descent with firm gravel and northern autumn color.Results
  54. Whiskey Row MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Prescott, ArizonaWhiskey Row Marathon climbs from Prescott into the national forest and back, combining high altitude, long grades, pine roads, and a downtown finish.
  55. 2XU 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.Results
  56. Amica Newport MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Newport, Rhode IslandBQOceanfront miles past the Bellevue Avenue mansions give way to rolling Middletown farm roads, on a fall course that begins and ends at Easton's Beach.Results
  57. ASML Marathon EindhovenSunday, October 11, 2026Eindhoven, NetherlandsEindhoven is built for speed: a flat Dutch course, strong club depth, dense city-center crowds, and one of Europe’s best-known autumn race slots.Results
  58. Bank 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.Results
  59. Beneva Montréal MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Montréal, CanadaBQMontréal’s full marathon anchors a two-day city race weekend, using an urban point-to-point route with neighborhood crowds and a stadium-area finish.Results
  60. Bizz Johnson MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Susanville, CaliforniaBQBizz Johnson follows a converted rail trail through Lassen National Forest, dropping toward Susanville through tunnels, bridges, and canyon miles.Results
  61. Breckenridge Road MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Breckenridge, ColoradoBQBreckenridge Road Marathon starts high in Colorado's mountains and drops from Boreas Pass toward town, rewarding downhill strength and altitude readiness.Results
  62. Cape Cod MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Falmouth, MassachusettsBQCape Cod’s fall marathon rolls through Falmouth and coastal roads, balancing New England scenery with steady hills, turns, and variable ocean weather.Results
  63. City of Trees MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Boise, IdahoBQCity of Trees Marathon gives Boise a fall full marathon with Greenbelt miles, river scenery, neighborhood support, and a broad slate of shorter races.Results
  64. Durango MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Durango, ColoradoHigh-altitude fall marathon in Durango, Colorado, run on paved roads between roughly 6,400 and 6,900 feet with a finish on the Animas River Trail.
  65. Fall Prairie Fire MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Wichita, KansasBQFall Prairie Fire Marathon offers a flat Wichita Boston qualifier from Equity Bank Park, with city and river miles, pace support, and multiple race distances.Results
  66. Humboldt Redwoods MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Weott, CaliforniaBQHumboldt Redwoods Marathon runs beneath towering old-growth trees on the Avenue of the Giants, pairing cool forest conditions with a fast certified course.Results
  67. Kleine Zeitung Graz MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Graz, AustriaGraz turns its city center into a major Austrian race weekend, with a two-lap marathon, frequent turns, and a landmark finish by the opera house.Results
  68. MARATHON MUNCHEN by BrooksSunday, October 11, 2026Munich, GermanyBQMunich Marathon gives runners a Bavarian city race with park and landmark sections, fall timing, and a major German event-weekend footprint.Results
  69. MBNA Chester MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Chester, United KingdomChester crosses the England-Wales border on rolling roads from the Racecourse, mixing historic city miles, rural lanes, and a River Dee finish.Results
  70. Mill Towns Race Series MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Dundas, MinnesotaBQA small capped field, a flat riverside loop repeated between Dundas and Northfield, and the RRCA Minnesota state marathon championship on the line.Results
  71. Mohawk Hudson River MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Albany, New YorkBQMohawk Hudson River Marathon follows the river and paved paths toward Albany, using a net-downhill profile that draws Boston-qualifying attempts.Results
  72. Nike 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.Results
  73. Novi Sad MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Novi Sad, SerbiaBQNovi Sad's central marathon starts and finishes at Freedom Square, pairing a five-hour limit with an urban road course and a compact European field.
  74. PrivatBank Kyiv Unbroken MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Kyiv, UkraineKyiv Unbroken Marathon brings runners to the Ukrainian capital for a resilient city race that combines competition, fundraising, and public solidarity.
  75. Raiffeisen Bank Bucharest MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Bucharest, RomaniaBQBucharest gives runners a broad-avenued capital marathon with a flat profile, Parliament Palace backdrop, and a useful autumn slot for goal races.Results
  76. Royal Victoria MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Victoria, CanadaBQRoyal Victoria Marathon gives runners a scenic Canadian fall race with harbor atmosphere, coastal weather, and destination-weekend race appeal.Results
  77. Snohomish River Run MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Snohomish, WashingtonBQA flat, fast fall course follows the winding Snohomish River through quiet farmland and evergreens, starting and finishing in downtown Snohomish.
  78. Sofia MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Sofia, BulgariaBQSofia’s capital marathon mixes long boulevards, city-center landmarks, and a high-elevation urban setting where cool air and wind shape pacing.Results
  79. SPAR Budapest MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Budapest, HungarySPAR Budapest Marathon is a Danube-centered capital race with bridge crossings, landmark views, a festival-scale field, and runnable October weather.Results
  80. Sparkasse 3-Länder-MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Lindau, GermanyBQSparkasse 3-Länder-Marathon carries runners from Lindau through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland beside Lake Constance before a Bregenz stadium finish.Results
  81. Steamtown MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Scranton, PennsylvaniaBQSteamtown Marathon gives runners a fast northeastern Pennsylvania course into Scranton, with downhill sections and qualifier-race tradition.Results
  82. The Spokane MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Spokane, WashingtonBQA Boston-certified October course along the Spokane River and Centennial Trail, with pine forest miles and a relay option in the Inland Northwest.
  83. Valley Harvest MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Wolfville, CanadaBQValley Harvest Marathon is a rolling Annapolis Valley BQ race through Wolfville, orchards, farms, and Nova Scotia's Grand Pré cultural landscape.Results
  84. Zagreb MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026Zagreb, CroatiaBQZagreb Marathon loops through Croatia's capital from Ban Jelačić Square, using long urban avenues, central landmarks, and an energetic city finish.
  85. Lake Tahoe Lakeside MarathonFriday, October 16, 2026South Lake Tahoe, CaliforniaLake Tahoe Lakeside Marathon traces the lake's east shore from South Lake Tahoe to Incline Village on Friday of the three-marathon Tahoe weekend.
  86. American Bluegrass Classic MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Paducah, KentuckyPaducah's American Bluegrass Classic runs four flat loops through downtown and the Lowertown Arts District during the city's fall festival weekend.
  87. Baltimore MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Baltimore, MarylandBQBaltimore Marathon gives runners a hilly Mid-Atlantic city course with festival-weekend energy, neighborhood miles, and Boston-qualifier stakes.Results
  88. Blue Sky Trail MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Fort Collins, ColoradoBlue Sky Trail Marathon covers 26.7 miles of Fort Collins singletrack, red-rock hogbacks, and dirt road with roughly 3,500 feet of climbing.Results
  89. Cal-Neva MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Tahoe City, CaliforniaCal-Neva Marathon drops point to point from Spooner Summit to Tahoe City's Commons Beach, with a small field and expansive Lake Tahoe views.
  90. Cannonball MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Greensboro, North CarolinaBQGreensboro's fall festival wraps a Friday night 5K around a two-loop marathon on the paved Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway, held to a strict six-hour limit.Results
  91. Garmin Kansas City MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Kansas City, MissouriBQKansas City Marathon delivers a demanding urban tour of Missouri hills, fountains, and neighborhoods, with the early climbs shaping the entire race.Results
  92. Gyeongju MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Gyeongju, South KoreaBQGyeongju Marathon runs through Korea's historic capital from the Civic Stadium, with a five-hour cutoff and cool autumn conditions for the full course.
  93. Langdale MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Great Langdale, United KingdomLangdale Marathon completes two exceptionally hilly road laps through the Lake District, with Great Langdale serving as its village race base.
  94. Mankato MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Mankato, MinnesotaBQMankato’s fall marathon combines southern Minnesota roads, a certified Boston-qualifying course, community support, and a distinctive stadium finish.Results
  95. Mathews MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Mathews, VirginiaBQMathews Marathon traces very flat coastal backroads across pavement, gravel and dirt, creating a small Virginia Boston qualifier with rural character.
  96. Von Trapp Mountain MarathonSaturday, October 17, 2026Stowe, VermontVon Trapp Mountain Marathon is a rugged Stowe trail race with long climbs, technical descents, and peak autumn scenery across lodge property.Results
  97. Altra Yorkshire MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026York, United KingdomThe Altra Yorkshire Marathon pairs a fast road course with York Minster, lively village support, and open countryside beyond the historic city.Results
  98. Atlantic City MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Atlantic City, New JerseyBQAtlantic City puts more than ten miles on its famous Boardwalk, with a flat coastal profile, ocean wind, and quiet stretches after the half splits.Results
  99. Baystate MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Lowell, MassachusettsBQBaystate Marathon is a volunteer-run Lowell favorite built for Boston qualifying, with a flat double-loop route and a field that sells out early.Results
  100. Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Hancock, MarylandThe Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon runs entirely on the flat Western Maryland Rail Trail from Hancock, named for the founder of the JFK 50.
  101. Champlain Islands MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026South Hero, VermontBQA Vermont club marathon capped at 500 runners across both distances, run as two flat laps of the Lake Champlain island shore at peak foliage.Results
  102. Detroit 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.Results
  103. Duke City MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Albuquerque, New MexicoBQDuke City Marathon showcases Albuquerque's bosque and Rio Grande paths on a high-desert course, with cool fall air, open views, and certified racing.Results
  104. Eden Project MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026St Austell, United KingdomEden Project Marathon sends runners through hilly Cornish lanes, trails, and villages before a dramatic finish beside the attraction's giant biomes.Results
  105. Grand Rapids MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Grand Rapids, MichiganBQGrand Rapids Marathon is a flat Michigan Boston qualifier with parks and paved trails, strong pacing support, and a relaxed regional-race feel.Results
  106. Great New York State MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Syracuse, New YorkBQGreat New York State Marathon circles Onondaga Lake on a certified Syracuse course, pairing Boston qualifying utility with a fall race weekend.
  107. IMT Des Moines MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Des Moines, IowaBQIMT Des Moines Marathon is a flat, fast Iowa goal race with downtown energy, neighborhood support, Boston qualification, and an eight-hour window.Results
  108. Lake Tahoe MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026South Lake Tahoe, CaliforniaLake Tahoe Marathon follows the lake's west and south shores at altitude, serving dramatic Emerald Bay views, major climbs, and a beach finish in one race.Results
  109. Maratón Internacional de JuárezSunday, October 18, 2026Ciudad Juárez, MexicoBQMaratón Internacional de Juárez offers a certified border-city road course, a full 42.195 km challenge, and internationally recognized course measurement.
  110. Mount Desert Island MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Bar Harbor, MaineBQMount Desert Island Marathon is a hilly Maine point-to-point from Bar Harbor to Southwest Harbor, with Acadia scenery and Boston qualification.Results
  112. NLB Ljubljana MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Ljubljana, SloveniaBQNLB Ljubljana Marathon is a Gold Label capital race with a compact city-center setting, fast road course, broad fields, and cool October timing.Results
  113. Suffolk County MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Bay Shore, New YorkBQLong Island's county marathon runs from Babylon Village over the Robert Moses Causeway to a Bay Shore park finish, raising money for local veterans.
  114. TCS Amsterdam MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Amsterdam, NetherlandsBQAmsterdam Marathon pairs a World Athletics Platinum Label field with a fast course, Olympic Stadium finish, Rijksmuseum pass, and Amstel miles.Results
  115. TCS 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.Results
  116. TREK Antwerp MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Antwerp, BelgiumBQTREK Antwerp Marathon threads port landmarks, central avenues, and Scheldt quays before finishing near MAS, on a city course designed for quick running.
  117. TUI Palma Marathon MallorcaSunday, October 18, 2026Palma de Mallorca, SpainPalma combines a Mediterranean waterfront start with old-city turns, warm autumn sun, and a multi-lap marathon that rewards disciplined early pacing.Results
  118. Wade Mountain MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Huntsville, AlabamaWade Mountain Marathon tackles technical, low-traffic trails on protected greenspace near Huntsville, framed by colorful North Alabama fall foliage.
  120. Yerevan MarathonSunday, October 18, 2026Yerevan, ArmeniaBQYerevan Marathon explores Armenia's high-altitude capital from Republic Square, mixing broad avenues, park roads, city views, and steady urban climbing.
  121. Damascus MarathonFriday, October 23, 2026Damascus, SyriaDamascus Marathon brings a full 42.195 km city race to the Syrian capital, with central streets, organized support and several companion distances.
  122. Beachy Head MarathonSaturday, October 24, 2026Eastbourne, United KingdomBeachy Head Marathon crosses the South Downs and Seven Sisters on a steep off-road route with chalk cliffs, village paths, steps, gates, and sea views.Results
  123. Emerald Isle MarathonSaturday, October 24, 2026Emerald Isle, North CarolinaBQEmerald Isle Marathon is a flat coastal BQ race on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, with oceanfront staging and long, exposed barrier-island roads.Results
  124. Marathon EryriSaturday, October 24, 2026Llanberis, United KingdomMarathon Eryri is a demanding mountain-road classic around Yr Wyddfa, with two major climbs, a short farm-track sector, and rugged Welsh weather.Results
  125. Marathon2MarathonSaturday, October 24, 2026Marathon, TexasBQMarathon2Marathon runs through West Texas high desert on a gradual downhill course, finishing in the town of Marathon with Boston qualifying status.
  126. Polar Circle MarathonSaturday, October 24, 2026Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandPolar Circle Marathon crosses Greenlandic tundra and part of the ice sheet near Kangerlussuaq, demanding mandatory traction and true Arctic preparation.Results
  127. Spinx Run Fest MarathonSaturday, October 24, 2026Greenville, South CarolinaBQSpinx Run Fest Marathon tours Greenville and the Swamp Rabbit Trail on a certified fall course, with downtown energy, greenway miles, and rolling terrain.Results
  128. Triple Lakes Trail MarathonSaturday, October 24, 2026Greensboro, North CarolinaTwenty years of Greensboro trail racing around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Jeanette, with runnable singletrack and generous cutoffs.
  129. 7 Bridges MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Chattanooga, TennesseeBQChattanooga's oldest marathon crosses seven bridges over the Tennessee River and North Chickamauga Creek, on a small October loop with aid nearly every mile.Results
  130. Aguascalientes MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Aguascalientes, MexicoAguascalientes offers a high-altitude Mexican city marathon with rolling streets, a serious local field, and cool-to-warm autumn race conditions.Results
  131. Chengdu MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Chengdu, ChinaBQChengdu’s major city marathon brings a deep Chinese field to broad urban roads, with a fast profile, dense race-day logistics, and lottery demand.Results
  132. Chuncheon International MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Chuncheon, South KoreaBQOne of Korea's signature autumn marathons circles Uiam Lake from Gongjicheon Bridge, combining a certified road course with cool-weather racing.
  133. DRESDEN-MARATHONSunday, October 25, 2026Dresden, GermanyDRESDEN-MARATHON pairs a fast city course with Elbe river miles, baroque landmarks, park sections, and a stadium finish during a two-day race festival.Results
  134. EVA Air MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Taipei, TaiwanBQTaipei's EVA Air Marathon sends runners from the Presidential Office Plaza to Dajia Riverside Park in a large, early-start city-to-river race.
  135. Irish Life Dublin MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Dublin, IrelandBQDublin gives runners a ballot-entry autumn marathon with city-center crowds, Phoenix Park miles, and a finish that rewards steady late pacing.Results
  136. Jakarta Running Festival MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Jakarta, IndonesiaBQJakarta's full marathon leaves Gelora Bung Karno and tours the capital's major roads and landmarks, with predawn humidity and a strict cutoff shaping strategy.
  137. Kanazawa MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Kanazawa, JapanBQKanazawa blends a serious Japanese city marathon with neighborhood aid, varied urban scenery, and late-race rollers that punish careless pacing.Results
  138. Kochi Spice Coast MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Kochi, IndiaKochi Spice Coast Marathon brings runners through historic Fort Kochi and waterfront streets, combining Kerala culture with a humid tropical challenge.Results
  139. Lausanne MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Lausanne, SwitzerlandLausanne Marathon follows Lake Geneva between Lausanne and La Tour-de-Peilz, with a scenic out-and-back route and persistent rolling terrain.Results
  140. Lubbock MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Lubbock, TexasBQLubbock Marathon is a West Texas city race with an exposed, mostly flat profile, straightforward logistics, and plenty of room to settle in.Results
  141. Mainova Frankfurt MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Frankfurt am Main, GermanyBQFrankfurt pairs a flat German city course with deep fall-marathon demand and a distinctive red-carpet finish inside Frankfurt's Festhalle venue.Results
  142. Marine 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.Results
  143. Niagara Falls International MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Niagara Falls, CanadaBQNiagara Falls International Marathon is a scenic Canadian Boston qualifier with river roads, Horseshoe Falls views, and a dramatic finish setting.Results
  144. Ocean State Rhode Races MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Narragansett, Rhode IslandCoastal Rhode Island miles from Narragansett Town Beach through Bonnet Shores and old farmland on a USATF-certified Boston-qualifying course.
  145. RDC MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Durham, North CarolinaBQRDC Marathon connects Durham, Research Triangle Park, and greenway miles on a fast fall course, giving North Carolina runners a regional Boston qualifier.Results
  146. Standard Chartered Nairobi MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Nairobi, KenyaBQKenya’s largest city marathon runs from the Southern Bypass to Uhuru Gardens, pairing a huge public field with elite depth and an early start.Results
  147. SwissCityMarathon LucerneSunday, October 25, 2026Lucerne, SwitzerlandLucerne’s lakeside marathon uses two laps past the city, lake, and Horw countryside, with polished logistics and a strong late-October calendar slot.Results
  148. The Haunted Forest MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Canal Fulton, OhioBQThe Haunted Forest Marathon turns an extremely flat Ohio towpath into a themed fall BQ, with only modest elevation change across 26.2 miles.
  149. Tri-Cities MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Richland, WashingtonTri-Cities Marathon follows the Columbia River through Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick, using paved paths, several bridges, and open river views.Results
  150. Wizz Air Venice MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Venice, ItalyBQVenice Marathon gives runners an Italian destination course into the lagoon city, with late-October timing and landmark-heavy finish appeal.Results
  151. Yokohama MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Yokohama, JapanYokohama Marathon combines Minato Mirai waterfront landmarks with a long closed expressway section and a large, exceptionally supported field.Results
  152. Historic Drawbridge Running Festival MarathonSaturday, October 31, 2026St. Michaels, MarylandHistoric Drawbridge Running Festival Marathon crosses Eastern Shore drawbridges on a flat point-to-point route that finishes in St. Michaels.
  153. Mission Mt Somers MarathonSaturday, October 31, 2026Staveley, New ZealandMission Mt Somers Marathon crosses technical Canterbury high-country trails, climbing from Staveley into exposed tussock, forest, and alpine terrain.Results
  154. Silver Comet MarathonSaturday, October 31, 2026Mableton, GeorgiaBQFlat rail-trail racing outside Atlanta: the Silver Comet Marathon runs out and back on a paved former rail line with grades gentle enough for PR attempts.
  155. Raquette 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.Results