Marathon · Month guide

September Marathons

September opens the fall marathon season with fast courses, deep destination fields, and races timed near the Boston registration cycle. Conditions vary widely across the month, so runners can compare early-fall heat risk against later chances for cooler goal weather.

Showing all 97 races in this collection. Updated August 2026.

Notable race guides: BMW Berlin Marathon, Erie Marathon, and Baxters Loch Ness Marathon.

  1. 01Abebe Bikila Day International Peace MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Washington, District of ColumbiaAbebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon follows the flat C&O Canal Towpath near Washington, offering a small-field BQ late in the qualification window.Guide
  2. 02Bull of the Woods Trail MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Taos Ski Valley, New MexicoBull of the Woods sends trail marathoners over Kachina Peak at 12,481 feet and Fraser Peak at 12,168 feet across the Taos Ski Valley trail system.Guide
  3. 03Dingle MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Dingle, IrelandDingle Marathon follows the Wild Atlantic coast around the peninsula, pairing Slea Head and Blasket Island views with hills, wind, and quiet roads.GuideResults
  4. 04Fehmarn MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Fehmarn, GermanyFehmarn Marathon offers a small Baltic island road race through open fields and coastal villages, where flat terrain leaves runners exposed to wind.GuideResults
  5. 05Helsingborg MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Helsingborg, SwedenHelsingborg Marathon ranges from the waterfront into parks and neighborhoods, pairing Öresund views with rolling city terrain and a central finish.GuideResults
  6. 06Jump Off Joe MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Kennewick, WashingtonJump Off Joe Marathon follows mountainous gravel roads through shrub-steppe outside Kennewick, offering a low-key Washington full with big views.Guide
  7. 07Jungfrau MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Interlaken, SwitzerlandJungfrau Marathon climbs from Interlaken to Kleine Scheidegg beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, trading road speed for a sustained Alpine ascent.GuideResults
  8. 08Marathon des Châteaux du MédocSaturday, September 5, 2026Pauillac, FranceMarathon du Médoc turns a full-distance race through Pauillac vineyards and châteaux into a costumed celebration with wine, food, and rolling roads.Guide
  9. 09Marquette MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Marquette, MichiganBQMarquette Marathon runs point to point across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, pairing a quick certified route with a downtown finish near Lake Superior.Guide
  10. 10Nebraska MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Papillion, NebraskaBQTwo laps around Prairie Queen Lake from a minor league ballpark, with close to 1,900 feet of rolling gain and a 5:30 limit that leaves little slack.Guide
  11. 11Petra Desert MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Petra, JordanPetra Desert Marathon begins among the ancient city's rock-cut monuments, then tackles steep desert roads and tracks beneath Jordan's late-summer sun.Guide
  12. 12Pocatello MarathonSaturday, September 5, 2026Pocatello, IdahoBQPocatello Marathon drops from Buckskin Saddle into the city, combining a fast point-to-point profile, high-desert scenery, and late rollers.GuideResults
  13. 13Diablo Trail Run MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Clayton, CaliforniaDiablo Trail Run Marathon tackles steep East Bay terrain near Mount Diablo, offering technical California climbing at the full distance without requiring a 50K.Guide
  14. 14Fränkische Schweiz-MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Ebermannstadt, GermanyFränkische Schweiz-Marathon crosses Upper Franconia by road, linking villages, castles and limestone scenery in a distinctive Bavarian full.Guide
  15. 15Maratón MedellínSunday, September 6, 2026Medellín, ColombiaBQMaratón Medellín tours the Aburrá Valley through Colombia's second city, combining urban landmarks, altitude, warm conditions, and gradual elevation changes.Guide
  16. 16Minocqua No Frills MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Minocqua, WisconsinBQA low-key Northwoods marathon run out and back on the flat Bearskin State Trail, starting in downtown Minocqua and finishing on the lake trestle.Guide
  17. 17New Caledonia International MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Nouméa, New CaledoniaNouméa's South Pacific marathon loops around the city's bays, combining waterfront roads, coconut shade, and a measured 276-meter climb in southern winter.Guide
  18. 18Punta del Este International MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Punta del Este, UruguayPunta del Este International Marathon brings a 42K road race to Uruguay's Atlantic resort, pairing a coastal city course with a long event history.Guide
  19. 19Sackets Harbor MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Sackets Harbor, New YorkBQSackets Harbor Marathon is a small Labor Day road race on Lake Ontario, offering a certified BQ course, quiet rural miles, and waterfront wind.GuideResults
  20. 20Surfers Point MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Ventura, CaliforniaBQSurfers Point Marathon repeats a flat beachfront bike-path loop in Ventura, offering ocean views and a certified California Boston qualifier.Guide
  21. 21Tupelo MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Tupelo, MississippiBQTupelo Marathon starts before dawn on rolling Mississippi roads, using an early clock and its offbeat skull theme to confront September heat.GuideResults
  22. 22Wakkanai Peace MarathonSunday, September 6, 2026Wakkanai, JapanJapan's northernmost full runs point to point from Cape Soya to Wakkanai Port, pairing coastal exposure with a generous 6.5-hour limit in northern Hokkaido.Guide
  23. 23Heart of America MarathonMonday, September 7, 2026Columbia, MissouriBQHeart of America Marathon tests Labor Day runners in Missouri with Columbia's hills, heat, humidity, gravel and the storied climb of Easley Hill.Guide
  24. 24Apple Dumpling Day MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Elroy, WisconsinBQA Lions Club marathon on Elroy's converted rail trails during Apple Dumpling Days, with flat shaded miles and small-town Wisconsin festival energy.Guide
  25. 25Cascade Express MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026North Bend, WashingtonBQCascade Express Marathon is a Washington downhill qualifier near North Bend, built for steady rail-trail pacing and cool mountain race starts.GuideResults
  26. 26Dirt Dash MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Johns Island, South CarolinaDirt Dash Marathon covers eight shaded trail loops on Johns Island, giving Lowcountry runners a well-supported full with a seven-hour time limit.Guide
  27. 27DNB Oslo MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Oslo, NorwayOslo’s two-lap city marathon circles waterfront and central landmarks, with a sold-out field, shifting September weather, and repeated course exposure.GuideResults
  28. 28Lock 2 Lock MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Williamsport, MarylandBQLock 2 Lock Marathon traces the nearly flat C&O Canal Towpath from Williamsport, offering runners a certified Maryland BQ and 7.5-hour window.Guide
  29. 29Medieval MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Kilkenny, IrelandKilkenny's Medieval Marathon combines a compact historic-city start with long rural road miles and a memorable finish beside the River Nore.GuideResults
  30. 30Old Forge MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Old Forge, New YorkBQOld Forge Marathon adds a certified full to an Adirondack endurance weekend, with a small-town race base and several days of outdoor events.Guide
  31. 31REVEL Big Cottonwood MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Salt Lake City, UtahBQREVEL Big Cottonwood plunges from Guardsman Pass toward Salt Lake City, delivering canyon scenery, a steep net drop, altitude, and fast splits.Guide
  32. 32Three Sisters MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Danville, VirginiaBQPrize money three deep and entry open into race week set this young Danville marathon apart, run as four laps of one downtown loop by the Dan River.GuideResults
  33. 33Wabash Trace Running Festival MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Shenandoah, IowaBQWabash Trace Running Festival Marathon follows a fast Iowa rail trail from Shenandoah, carrying this established full into a broader event weekend.Guide
  34. 34Boring MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Boring, OregonBQBoring Marathon turns its Oregon town name into a playful community race while giving serious runners a certified road course and Boston qualifying option.Guide
  35. 35Boston or Bust MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Huntsville, AlabamaBoston or Bust Marathon is a goal-paced Huntsville road race built around a late-season qualifying attempt, run on a looped course in early autumn heat.Guide
  36. 36Chișinău MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Chișinău, MoldovaChișinău Marathon runs four central-city laps from Great National Assembly Square, combining a certified 42.195K route with Moldova's largest running event.GuideResults
  38. 38Erie MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Erie, PennsylvaniaBQErie Marathon is a flat Presque Isle qualifier known for even pacing, lakefront weather, and a focused September field chasing fast marathon times.GuideResults
  39. 39Georgina MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Georgina, CanadaBQGeorgina Marathon follows a flat lakeside Ontario course designed for fast times, giving autumn runners a certified route and explicit Boston qualifying focus.Guide
  40. 40GMS Queen City MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Regina, CanadaBQQueen City Marathon explores Regina's Wascana Centre, downtown, and residential streets on a certified prairie course with strong community support.GuideResults
  41. 41Holland Haven MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Holland, MichiganHolland Haven Marathon gives Michigan runners a lakeshore September race from Grand Haven toward Holland, with point-to-point course appeal.GuideResults
  42. 42Ladakh MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Leh, IndiaLadakh Marathon runs through Leh and the Indus Valley at roughly 3,500 meters, where stark Himalayan scenery and thin air outweigh conventional road pace.Guide
  43. 43Marathon de RimouskiSunday, September 13, 2026Rimouski, CanadaBQMarathon de Rimouski pairs a flat St. Lawrence shoreline course with a polished Quebec race weekend and qualifying potential for Boston and New York.Guide
  44. 44Maraton İzmirSunday, September 13, 2026İzmir, TürkiyeMaraton İzmir follows broad waterfront roads beside the Gulf of İzmir, offering a largely flat urban course with long exposed pacing sections.Guide
  45. 45New Forest MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Brockenhurst, United KingdomNew Forest Marathon crosses quiet lanes and forest tracks near Brockenhurst, pairing heathland, woodland, wildlife, and rolling mixed terrain.Guide
  46. 46Sioux City Mighty Mo MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Sioux City, IowaBQThe Mighty Mo runs a flat, certified course through Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota along the Missouri River, with indoor staging in Sioux City.Guide
  47. 47Skagit Flats MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Burlington, WashingtonBQSkagit Flats Marathon crosses level Washington farmland before a track finish in Burlington, giving runners a proven Pacific Northwest BQ race.Guide
  48. 48Sundance-to-Spearfish MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Spearfish, South DakotaBQSundance-to-Spearfish Marathon drops across the Wyoming-South Dakota line on a small, capped point-to-point course certified for Boston qualifying.Guide
  49. 49Swedbank Vilnius MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Vilnius, LithuaniaBQVilnius Marathon gives runners a Baltic capital-city race with an early-fall date, historic-center miles, and broad festival-distance appeal.GuideResults
  50. 50Tunnel Light MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026North Bend, WashingtonBQTunnel Light Marathon descends from the Snoqualmie Tunnel onto the Palouse to Cascades Trail, creating a fast September Boston qualifying course.Guide
  51. 51Volksbank Münster MarathonSunday, September 13, 2026Münster, GermanyBQMünster’s fast city marathon starts and finishes near Prinzipalmarkt, combining flat roads, neighborhood parties, and deep German club participation.GuideResults
  52. 52Wicked Fast Marathon PoconosSunday, September 13, 2026Lehighton, PennsylvaniaBQA net-downhill point-to-point on the D&L Trail, dropping 680 feet from Lehigh Gorge to Lehighton on a certified course built for qualifying times.Guide
  53. 53Air Force MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Dayton, OhioBQAir Force Marathon gives runners a large Dayton race weekend anchored at Wright-Patterson, with military atmosphere and Boston qualifier support.GuideResults
  54. 54Bismarck MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Bismarck, North DakotaBQBismarck’s fall marathon pairs Missouri River scenery with a certified, mostly flat course, manageable logistics, and a strong regional race weekend.GuideResults
  55. 55Black Hills Veterans MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Deadwood, South DakotaBlack Hills Veterans Marathon follows the Mickelson Trail from Rochford to historic Deadwood, pairing crushed-limestone running with a military mission.Guide
  56. 56Cytiva Top of Utah MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Logan, UtahCytiva Top of Utah Marathon now uses a flat Logan city course, serving fast racing, open Cache Valley views, and the 2026 USATF Utah championship.GuideResults
  57. 57Equinox MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Fairbanks, AlaskaEquinox Marathon gives runners a tough Fairbanks trail-and-road challenge, with autumn Alaska conditions and a course built around patient effort.GuideResults
  58. 58Pacific Northwest MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Harrisburg, OregonBQPacific Northwest Marathon runs point to point from Coburg to Harrisburg on a flat, gradually descending Oregon course built for fast times.Guide
  59. 59Priest Lake MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Priest Lake, IdahoPriest Lake Marathon follows a predominantly smooth-dirt route from Hill's Resort, wrapping a destination Idaho full around forest and lakeside scenery.Guide
  60. 60Ruidoso MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Fort Stanton, New MexicoRuidoso Marathon carries its established mountain-race brand to a new Fort Stanton hub, preserving a high-country New Mexico road full in Lincoln County.Guide
  61. 61Voet van Afrika MarathonSaturday, September 19, 2026Bredasdorp, South AfricaVoet van Afrika Marathon is a demanding Overberg point-to-point race, mixing rough mountain trail, farm roads, and a road finish in Bredasdorp.GuideResults
  62. 62Back Your Badge MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Plainfield, IndianaBQBack Your Badge Marathon follows a flat certified route past Plainfield public-safety facilities while directly supporting local first responders.Guide
  63. 63Baden MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Karlsruhe, GermanyBaden Marathon links Karlsruhe and nearby communities on a flat-to-rolling road course known for dependable organization and strong local support.GuideResults
  64. 64Bellingham Bay MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Bellingham, WashingtonBQBellingham Bay Marathon gives runners a Pacific Northwest waterfront race with September timing, bay views, and regional race-weekend scale.GuideResults
  65. 65Community First Fox Cities MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Appleton, WisconsinBQFox Cities threads parks, waterfront paths, neighborhoods, and Wisconsin’s long Trestle Trail Bridge on a well-supported point-to-point course.GuideResults
  66. 66Fox Valley MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026St. Charles, IllinoisBQFox Valley Marathon follows the Fox River through Chicago's western suburbs, offering a flat-to-rolling Boston qualifier with strong pacing support.GuideResults
  67. 67Garmin Marathon ToledoSunday, September 20, 2026Toledo, OhioBQGarmin's Toledo marathon uses a mostly flat downtown course that crosses the Maumee River twice and runs through Glass City Metropark and the zoo.Guide
  68. 68Kassel MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Kassel, GermanyKassel Marathon tours the north Hessian city on varied urban roads, mixing parkland, neighborhoods, gradual grades, and a stadium finish in autumn.Guide
  69. 69Lincoln Running Festival MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Lincoln, MaineBQNorthern Maine countryside hosts a certified small-town marathon that heads straight down Route 2 toward Enfield on flat, quiet rural roads.Guide
  70. 70Maraton Internacional de Buenos AiresSunday, September 20, 2026Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBQBuenos Aires Marathon gives South America a fast September 42K through Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, La Boca, and city-center streets in spring.GuideResults
  71. 71Montana MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Billings, MontanaBQMontana Marathon descends point to point from the plains near Molt into downtown Billings, offering open-country scenery and a certified Boston qualifier.Guide
  72. 72Pikes Peak MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Manitou Springs, ColoradoPikes Peak is a mountain marathon in the literal sense, climbing from Manitou Springs to 14,115 feet before a technical, quad-heavy descent on Barr Trail.GuideResults
  73. 73Sioux Falls MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Sioux Falls, South DakotaBQSioux Falls Marathon gives runners a certified South Dakota fall race with city paths, regional logistics, and Boston-qualifier racing value.GuideResults
  74. 74Yonkers MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Yonkers, New YorkBQYonkers Marathon carries one of America's oldest marathon traditions through the Hudson Valley city, approaching a centennial running in Westchester County.Guide
  75. 75Belleville Main Street MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Belleville, IllinoisBQBelleville Main Street Marathon combines a certified road course, lively neighborhood support, and a downtown finish just across the river from St. Louis.GuideResults
  76. 76FirstEnergy Akron MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Akron, OhioBQAkron Marathon gives runners a late-September Ohio city race with neighborhood miles, relay energy, and a stadium-style downtown finish-line feel.GuideResults
  77. 77Galaxy Vladivostok MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Vladivostok, RussiaGalaxy Vladivostok Marathon crosses the Russian Far East city's landmark bridges on a demanding urban route with roughly 906 metres of climbing.Guide
  78. 78Hamptons MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Southampton, New YorkBQThe Hamptons Marathon is a polished East End road race with quiet lanes, coastal-community scenery, and an autumn date built for fall goals.GuideResults
  79. 79Jackson Hole MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Jackson, WyomingBQJackson Hole Marathon gives runners a paved Wyoming destination course from Jackson toward Teton Village, with altitude, views, and late-season timing.GuideResults
  80. 80Mill Race MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Columbus, IndianaBQMill Race Marathon gives Columbus, Indiana, a flat fall Boston qualifier with modern architecture, neighborhood miles, and a compact downtown finish.GuideResults
  81. 81Monument MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026Scottsbluff and Gering, NebraskaBQMonument Marathon crosses Nebraska's Scotts Bluff country on a certified road course, delivering prairie, sandstone landmark views, and a small-field feel.GuideResults
  82. 82St. Joseph, Missouri MarathonSaturday, September 26, 2026St. Joseph, MissouriBQMiss the split where the half peels off and this small Missouri marathon reroutes you onto the shorter course, the one sharp edge on a gentle city route.GuideResults
  83. 83Adirondack MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Schroon Lake, New YorkBQAdirondack Marathon circles Schroon Lake on a small-field course with steep early climbs, long rollers, mountain views, and a beach finish in town.GuideResults
  84. 84Almaty MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Almaty, KazakhstanAlmaty Marathon is Central Asia's largest running event, pairing mountain views with long city climbs, steep descents, and a six-hour limit.GuideResults
  85. 85Baxters Loch Ness MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Inverness, United KingdomBQBaxters Loch Ness Marathon is a remote Highland point-to-point with dramatic loch scenery, coach-to-start logistics, and a lively Inverness finish.GuideResults
  86. 86Bengaluru MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Bengaluru, IndiaBQBengaluru Marathon is a major urban road race through India's technology capital, combining a large field, early start, and energetic city support.GuideResults
  87. 87BMW Berlin MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Berlin, GermanyBQBMW Berlin Marathon is the fastest World Marathon Major, with a flat city course, deep international field, and one of the best PR chances in racing.GuideResults
  88. 88Boulderthon MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Boulder, ColoradoBQEntry sells out every year for this Colorado marathon, which runs county back roads above 5,300 feet and finishes on the pedestrian Pearl Street Mall.GuideResults
  89. 89Clarence DeMar MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Keene, New HampshireBQClarence DeMar Marathon follows a net-downhill route into Keene, blending New Hampshire lake and woodland roads with a historic Boston-qualifying race.GuideResults
  90. 90HCA MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Odense, DenmarkBQOdense’s H.C. Andersen Marathon uses a flat, traffic-free city course, with neighborhood support, reliable organization, and a deep Danish club field.GuideResults
  91. 91Kuching MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Kuching, MalaysiaKuching Marathon starts before dawn for a tropical city tour, combining broad roads, riverfront sections, neighborhood support, heat, and humidity.GuideResults
  92. 92Moscow MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Moscow, RussiaMoscow Marathon is Russia's largest road marathon, taking a deep field past central landmarks, river embankments, and the Luzhniki sports complex.GuideResults
  93. 93Omaha MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Omaha, NebraskaBQOmaha Marathon gives Nebraska runners a certified fall race with city-road miles, regional travel ease, and a useful late-September calendar slot.GuideResults
  94. 94Pattaya MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Pattaya, ThailandBQPattaya Marathon starts before dawn for a coastal city race, combining beach roads, urban turns, tropical humidity, and a large Thai field at sunrise.Guide
  95. 95TBK Bank Quad Cities MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Moline, IllinoisBQQuad Cities crosses four Mississippi River communities, three bridges, two states, and one island on a certified, mostly flat Midwest course.GuideResults
  96. 96Warsaw MarathonSunday, September 27, 2026Warsaw, PolandBQWarsaw Marathon is a historic Polish capital race with an uninterrupted lineage since 1979, a broad city course, and cool September conditions.GuideResults
  97. 97Patagonian International MarathonSaturday, September 4, 2027Torres del Paine, ChilePatagonian International Marathon crosses remote roads near Torres del Paine, pairing immense mountain views with fierce wind, rollers, and sparse support.Guide