Marathon Directory and Race Guides

Aspen Valley Marathon gives runners a high-country Colorado road race with valley scenery, altitude, and a summer mountain-town calendar slot.

Burning River Marathon brings runners to northeast Ohio's trail scene, with Cuyahoga Valley terrain and ultra-weekend energy around the race.

Conquer the Canyon Marathon gives Pennsylvania runners a summer race festival near Wellsboro, with canyon-country scenery and multiple distances.

Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon is a Washington qualifier built for fast pacing from the Cascades toward North Bend on a rail-trail style route.

The San Francisco Marathon crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and city neighborhoods on a USATF-certified Boston qualifier with a six-hour course limit.

Bound for Boston Denver is a purpose-built qualifier race, giving runners a controlled August marathon format rather than a large city festival.

Haulin Aspen Marathon brings runners to Bend for a trail-focused summer marathon with forested miles, elevation, and high-desert conditions.

Paavo Nurmi Marathon brings runners to Wisconsin's Northwoods for a historic small-town race with a certified course and rugged regional feel.

Anchorage RunFest Marathon anchors an Alaska city race weekend with coastal scenery, summer daylight, and a fuller event footprint than most.

Reykjavik Marathon pairs a late-summer city course with Culture Night energy, Corsa registration, and Iceland's biggest running weekend downtown.

Leading Ladies Marathon gives runners a downhill Black Hills race into Spearfish, with a women-centered identity and strong qualifier potential.

Santa Rosa Marathon gives Northern California runners a late-August wine-country qualifier with a city finish and manageable race-weekend scale.

Wausau Marathon gives central Wisconsin a late-summer full marathon with a local race-weekend feel, practical logistics, and town-road pacing.

East Canyon Marathon gives Utah runners a fast downhill summer course from mountain roads toward Morgan, with qualifier appeal and heat risk.

Stavanger Marathon gives runners a Norwegian late-summer city race, with coastal weather, compact logistics, and multiple road-distance options.

Mexico City Marathon brings 30,000 runners from UNAM to the Zocalo on an AIMS and WA-certified 42.195K route at altitude with label-race scale.

TCS Sydney Marathon is the newest World Marathon Major, with harbour views, bridge running, and a point-to-point course that is scenic but not flat.

Cascade Express Marathon is a Washington downhill qualifier near North Bend, built for steady rail-trail pacing and cool mountain race starts.

Erie Marathon is a flat Presque Isle qualifier known for even pacing, lakefront weather, and a focused September field chasing fast marathon times.

Holland Haven Marathon gives Michigan runners a lakeshore September race from Grand Haven toward Holland, with point-to-point course appeal.

Vilnius Marathon gives runners a Baltic capital-city race with an early-fall date, historic-center miles, and broad festival-distance appeal.

Air Force Marathon gives runners a large Dayton race weekend anchored at Wright-Patterson, with military atmosphere and Boston qualifier support.

Equinox Marathon gives runners a tough Fairbanks trail-and-road challenge, with autumn Alaska conditions and a course built around patient effort.

Bellingham Bay Marathon gives runners a Pacific Northwest waterfront race with September timing, bay views, and regional race-weekend scale.

Buenos Aires Marathon gives South America a fast September 42K through Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, La Boca, and city-center streets in spring.

Sioux Falls Marathon gives runners a certified South Dakota fall race with city paths, regional logistics, and Boston-qualifier racing value.

Akron Marathon gives runners a late-September Ohio city race with neighborhood miles, relay energy, and a stadium-style downtown finish-line feel.

Jackson Hole Marathon gives runners a paved Wyoming destination course from Jackson toward Teton Village, with altitude, views, and late-season timing.

BMW 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.

Omaha Marathon gives Nebraska runners a certified fall race with city-road miles, regional travel ease, and a useful late-September calendar slot.

St. George Marathon gives runners a fast Utah downhill course with desert scenery, lottery demand, and long-standing Boston qualifier appeal.

Cologne Marathon gives runners a large German city race with Rhine-side energy, autumn crowds, and a festival feel around the full marathon.

Wineglass Marathon gives runners a fast point-to-point Finger Lakes course into Corning, with fall scenery and strong qualifier-season demand.

Kosice Peace Marathon gives runners one of Europe's historic city marathons, with a Slovak autumn course and deep race-weekend tradition for travelers.

Maine Marathon gives runners a Portland fall race with coastal New England scenery, certified-course value, and manageable race-day logistics.

Twin Cities Marathon sends runners from Minneapolis to Saint Paul on a polished fall point-to-point course with strong neighborhood support.

Portland Marathon gives runners an Oregon city course with bridge and neighborhood miles, fall timing, and a large Pacific Northwest regional field.

Lisbon Marathon gives runners a coastal Portugal race with bridge and waterfront scenery, fall timing, and strong destination-marathon appeal.

Hartford Marathon gives runners a certified New England fall course with a strong city finish, regional depth, and Boston qualifier race value.

Long Beach Marathon gives runners a certified Southern California course with waterfront miles, fall timing, and accessible qualifier appeal.

Bank 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.

Munich Marathon gives runners a Bavarian city race with park and landmark sections, fall timing, and a major German event-weekend footprint.

Melbourne combines a fast, flat road course with an MCG finish, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda foreshore miles, and large Australian race fields.

Royal Victoria Marathon gives runners a scenic Canadian fall race with harbor atmosphere, coastal weather, and destination-weekend race appeal.

Steamtown Marathon gives runners a fast northeastern Pennsylvania course into Scranton, with downhill sections and qualifier-race tradition.

Baltimore Marathon gives runners a hilly Mid-Atlantic city course with festival-weekend energy, neighborhood miles, and Boston-qualifier stakes.

Detroit Free Press Marathon gives runners a rare international course over the Ambassador Bridge and tunnel with Boston-qualifying stakes each fall.

Columbus Marathon gives runners a flat Ohio city course, strong charity identity, downtown logistics, and a practical October fall race target.

Amsterdam Marathon pairs a World Athletics Platinum Label field with a fast course, Olympic Stadium finish, Rijksmuseum pass, and Amstel miles.

Toronto Waterfront gives runners a major Canadian fall marathon with lakefront miles, Sportstats timing, and a fast Boston-qualifying course.

Dublin gives runners a ballot-entry autumn marathon with city-center crowds, Phoenix Park miles, and a finish that rewards steady late pacing.

Frankfurt pairs a flat German city course with deep fall-marathon demand and a distinctive red-carpet finish inside Frankfurt's Festhalle venue.

Marine Corps Marathon combines a Pentagon-area start, DC landmarks, late gauntlet cutoffs, and a USATF-certified Boston-qualifying DC course.

Venice Marathon gives runners an Italian destination course into the lagoon city, with late-October timing and landmark-heavy finish appeal.

Marshall University Marathon gives runners a certified Huntington race with campus finish energy, regional field depth, and qualifier value.

TCS New York City Marathon is the sport's biggest marathon, with five-borough crowds, bridge climbs, and a course that is tougher than it looks.

Fast, flat November race through downtown Indianapolis; USATF-certified, PR-friendly, and a top U.S. Boston-qualifier with big crowds and crisp conditions.

Athens Authentic Marathon gives runners the classic Marathon-to-Athens route, historic weight, stadium finish drama, and demanding late hills.

Porto Marathon gives runners a Portuguese coastal city race with river scenery, November timing, and destination appeal beyond Lisbon's biggest race.

Fort Worth Marathon gives runners a certified North Texas course with smaller-field logistics, November timing, and Boston-qualifier race value.

Malaga Marathon gives runners a Spanish coastal city race with mild-season timing, Mediterranean scenery, and a growing international field.

Nice-Cannes Marathon gives runners a French Riviera point-to-point course, seaside scenery, and late-fall destination-race appeal along the coast.

Ravenna Marathon City of Art gives runners an Italian November race with historic streets, regional charm, and a culture-first course identity.

Outer Banks Marathon gives runners a coastal North Carolina qualifier with bridge miles, island scenery, and a destination-weekend race feel.

Harrisburg Marathon gives runners a Pennsylvania capital-city qualifier with riverfront miles, regional logistics, and November race timing.

Riverfront Richmond marathon with a downhill finish and rolling, certified miles. Cool mid-November weather and smooth ops make it a reliable PR/BQ opportunity.

Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon gives runners a certified Georgia course through historic park roads, with autumn scenery and qualifier value.

Uptown start and a city tour through Dilworth, Myers Park, and Plaza Midwood. Rolling hills, big crowds, and crisp November weather reward smart pacing.

Kobe Marathon gives runners a major Japanese city race with harbor scenery, deep local support, and a polished November marathon weekend setup.

Scenic, moderately hilly tour of Madison's lakes and UW campus with a Capitol Square start/finish, USATF-certified Boston-qualifier and cool November temps.

Scenic Palermo city marathon through historic streets, parks and seafront, FIDAL-certified and Boston-qualifying with mild Mediterranean November temperatures.

Fast city marathon from Bentegodi Stadium to Piazza Bra on mostly flat certified roads along the Adige River, cool November air and classic Verona scenery.

Marathon du Beaujolais gives runners a festive French wine-country marathon with costumes, rolling scenery, and destination-weekend race energy.

Fast, scenic marathon with Center City, Fairmount Park and Schuylkill River views; cool November weather and a certified course make it great for PRs and BQs.

Space Coast Marathon gives runners a Florida waterfront qualifier with space-theme race energy, flat roads, and late-November timing near Cocoa.

Florence gives runners a late-November marathon through historic streets, Arno river views, Piazza del Duomo, and a dense city-center route.

Seattle Marathon gives runners a late-November Pacific Northwest city race with hills, water views, and weather that rewards patient pacing.

Brazos Bend 100 Marathon gives runners a flat Texas trail-marathon option inside a larger ultra weekend at Brazos Bend State Park near Houston.

Panama City Beach Marathon gives runners a flat Florida Gulf Coast qualifier with beach-town scenery, December timing, and warm-weather risk.

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon gives runners a Delaware coastal qualifier with boardwalk-town logistics, flat roads, and December race timing.

Downtown Memphis marathon from Beale Street through Midtown, Overton Park and the St. Jude campus; rolling hills, huge crowd support and cool December weather.

Singapore International Marathon gives runners a major tropical city race with World Athletics label status, humidity, and destination appeal.

Net-downhill, point-to-point from Folsom Dam to the State Capitol. Cool December temps and a flat final 10K make CIM a PR-friendly, Boston-qualifying race.

Cayman Islands Marathon gives runners a Caribbean destination race with early starts, flat roads, humidity, and a compact island race field.

Reggae Marathon gives runners a Jamaican destination race with music-driven atmosphere, warm December conditions, and island race-weekend energy.

San Antonio Marathon gives runners a certified Texas city course with December timing, downtown landmarks, and Boston-qualifier racing value.

Valencia is built for speed, with a flat sea-level course, wide avenues, World Athletics Platinum Label depth, and a City of Arts finish line.

Kiawah Island Marathon gives runners a flat South Carolina resort course with coastal scenery, certified-course value, and December race timing.

Rocket City Marathon gives runners a Huntsville certified course with long-running race tradition, December timing, and qualifier-course appeal.

BMW Dallas Marathon gives runners a large North Texas city race with certified-course value, December timing, and strong regional field depth.

Scenic Honolulu marathon from Ala Moana past Waikiki and Diamond Head; ocean views, warm December weather and a certified course that is more tough than fast.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon gives runners a coastal point-to-point qualifier from Pass Christian toward Biloxi, with Gulf wind and weather risk.

Tucson Marathon gives runners an Arizona desert qualifier with downhill potential, December timing, dry-air pacing demands, and fast-course appeal.

Palm Beaches Marathon gives runners a South Florida waterfront qualifier with December timing, warm-weather demands, and destination appeal.

Chiang Mai Marathon gives runners a northern Thailand destination race with temple-city atmosphere, warm conditions, and late-December timing.

Taipei Marathon gives runners a major Taiwan city race with dense urban scenery, winter timing, and a humid subtropical marathon course profile.

Las Vegas Marathon gives runners a revived city-signature road race with a January date, marathon distance, and local Vegas identity to watch.

A huge January destination marathon at Walt Disney World, with a pre-dawn start, park miles, character stops, and Florida weather to manage.

Carlsbad Marathon gives January runners a certified coastal course with oceanfront miles, a six-hour limit, pace groups, and a Boston-qualifying setup.

Houston Marathon gives runners a fast January city course, deep competition, reliable results history, and a major U.S. winter target race for fast times.

Dubai Marathon gives January runners a fast, flat road course on Al Sufouh and Jumeirah Beach Road, with an early start and elite-speed history.

Louisiana Marathon gives runners a flat Baton Rouge qualifier with LSU-area miles, downtown energy, a six-hour cutoff, and January race timing.

Big Beach Marathon gives Gulf Shores a flat Boston qualifier on paved Gulf State Park trails, with beachside logistics and a January race slot.

Miami Marathon gives runners a tropical city qualifier with waterfront views, a flat loop course, bridge sections, humidity risk, and big-race feel.

The DONNA Marathon pairs a flat February Jacksonville Beaches course with Boston-qualifier utility and a long-running breast cancer mission.

Surf City Marathon gives runners a flat Huntington Beach qualifier with Pacific Coast Highway miles, ocean views, February timing, and beach-town energy.

Mesa Marathon gives runners a fast Arizona qualifier with net downhill miles, desert scenery, February timing, and a clear PR or BQ race target.

Big Austin winter race with rolling hills, live music, loud crowd support, South Congress miles, and a downtown finish by the Texas State Capitol.

Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon gives runners a flat coastal Florida qualifier with oceanfront miles, winter timing, a beach finish, and humidity risk.

Mississippi Blues Marathon brings the full distance back to Jackson with a stadium start-finish, live-music identity, and a seven-hour race window.

Seville's February marathon is built for speed, with 10 meters of elevation gain, 38 turns, and a crowd-heavy finish near Parque Maria Luisa.

Fast, flat coastal miles define Wilmington's point-to-point marathon from Wrightsville Beach to downtown, with six bridges and a 6.5-hour cutoff.

The Cowtown Marathon gives Fort Worth a large winter race weekend, pairing Stockyards character with a generous cutoff and Boston-qualifier pacing.

Los Angeles Marathon gives runners a huge point-to-point city race from Dodger Stadium toward Century City, with crowds, hills, and heat risk.

Napa Valley Marathon follows Silverado Trail from Calistoga to Napa, pairing vineyard scenery with a fast, Boston-qualifying point-to-point course.

Little Rock Marathon brings a hilly capital-city course, a huge finisher medal tradition, and Boston-qualifier stakes to early March in Arkansas.

One City Marathon gives Newport News a fast point-to-point spring course, with USATF certification, Boston qualifier status, and a 7 a.m. start.

Tokyo Marathon is a lottery-driven spring major with immaculate organization, a fast city course, and one of the deepest international fields in racing.

Catalina Island Marathon is California's oldest trail marathon, with rugged climbs, ocean views, and a historic point-to-point finish into Avalon.

Big Island International Marathon is a Hilo road marathon with coastal miles, two out-and-backs, and a warm, humid race morning on Hawaii Island.

Nagoya Women's Marathon is a women-only WA/AIMS certified road race from Vantelin Dome, with a seven-hour limit and staged overseas entry path.

Run Rome The Marathon turns a low-slung city course into a sightseeing test, starting at Fori Imperiali and threading past Rome landmarks by road.

The Tobacco Road Marathon is a fast Cary spring race on the American Tobacco Trail, known for Boston-qualifier attempts and PR-friendly pacing.

Barcelona pairs a fast urban marathon with dense city support, a Passeig de Gracia start, and a March slot suited to cool-weather PR racing.

Asheville Marathon & Half is a rolling Asheville road race with downtown climbs, riverside greenways, and a New Belgium Brewing finish in March.

Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K is a downtown Columbus road race with Riverwalk miles, Fort Moore segments, and a flat certified course.

Fort Smith Marathon is an Arkansas road marathon through historic downtown, neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with a broad city-tour feel.

Irving Marathon is a fast, flat North Texas road marathon centered at Toyota Music Factory with Boston-qualifying and USATF-certified credentials.

Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon is a Huntsville road race with flat, fast Cummings Research Park miles and a strong local event feel.

Mission Run in the Ozarks Marathon is a hilly north Arkansas road marathon from Flatwoods Church to the Stone County square in Mountain View.

Rend Lake Marathon is a southern Illinois road marathon with lake views, paved path sections, rolling roads, and Boston-qualifier eligibility.

Greater St. Louis Marathon puts runners downtown on an April city course with a 6.5-hour limit, early-start option, and a full weekend setup.

REVEL Mt Charleston is a fast downhill road marathon from Kyle Canyon to Las Vegas, built for PR attempts, downhill specialists, and BQ chasing.

Salisbury Marathon is a flat Eastern Shore road marathon with Boston-qualifier credentials, a seven-hour cutoff, and a fast-course focus for PR-minded runners.

The Cheap Marathon is a flat New Hampshire rail-trail road marathon with a time-trial start, fast pacing conditions, and a small-field feel.

Yakima River Canyon Marathon is a scenic Washington point-to-point road marathon between Ellensburg and Selah on a certified Boston-qualifier course.

Bakersfield Marathon is a Kern County road race with a Kern County Museum start, Bakersfield neighborhood miles, and a hometown Boston-qualifier feel.

Brighton Marathon mixes a big UK field with rolling coastal miles, a Preston Park start, a Hove Lawns finish, and four early climbs by Mile 11.

Modesto Marathon is a flat Central Valley road marathon built for fast times, Boston qualifying, and a straightforward spring morning downtown.

New South Trail Marathon is a Whitewater Center trail marathon in Charlotte, with wooded singletrack, rolling terrain, and a supported loop course.

Athens Ohio Marathon is the state's longest-running marathon, using a flat Hockhocking Adena Bikeway course and Boston qualifier setup in spring.

Coastal Delaware's marathon gives Rehoboth Beach a flat Boston qualifier with boardwalk miles, state park paths, and a compact April weekend.

Knoxville Marathon is a hilly neighborhood road race with loud local support, live music, and a tougher Boston-qualifier feel than its city size suggests.

Leuven Marathon turns the European Championships course into a city marathon with a Parkpoort start, canal sections, and a green forest loop.

Millbrook Marathon is a rolling Hudson Valley road course that trades PR ease for quiet farms, spring scenery, and a certified Boston-qualifier route.

Spring Chance BQ.2 is a small Geneva marathon built for runners chasing Boston, with strict entry standards, cool mornings, and elite bottle support.

Carmel Marathon's postponed 2026 race adds a rare late-May Indiana BQ opportunity, with a fast suburban course and strong qualifier reputation.

Huge climbs define Blue Ridge Marathon, a Roanoke road race with Parkway miles, a 7.5-hour limit, and one of the toughest profiles in the U.S.

Virginia Marathon is a scenic but demanding Middleburg road race with horse country views, some gravel, and a hard climb up Bull Run Mountain.

Manchester Marathon is a huge, fast UK city race with a flat Greater Manchester route, deep crowd support, and more accessible entry than London.

Mountains 2 Beach is a downhill point-to-point California marathon from Ojai to Ventura, built for fast times, net-drop pacing, and quick sellouts.

Vienna City Marathon gives runners a large European spring race with music, landmarks, a World Athletics label, and a fast, polished city course.

Boston Marathon is the sport's hardest prestige race to get into, with qualifying pressure, a net-downhill course, and the Newton Hills late.

Garmin Marathon Durham gives North Carolina a new May 42K with RunSignup logistics, official Garmin series backing, and Research Triangle demand.

Illinois Marathon mixes campus streets, town roads, and a stadium finish, giving Champaign-Urbana a bigger race-weekend feel than most college-town marathons.

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon brings Louisville's spring festival energy to a loop course that mixes downtown, parkways, and the city's South End.

Salt Lake City Marathon threads major downtown landmarks with Wasatch views, adding altitude and rail-to-start logistics to the usual spring-city formula.

Rock 'n' Roll Nashville is a music-heavy city marathon through Broadway, Music Row, and The Gulch, finishing at Nissan Stadium with full festival energy.

Thelma and Louise is a women-focused Moab trail marathon over sandy washes, slickrock, and jeep roads in the remote Behind the Rocks desert.

Big Sur is a bucket-list point-to-point on Highway 1, where ocean views, Bixby Bridge, and Hurricane Point matter more than easy splits or PR math.

Eugene Marathon brings TrackTown identity to a fast spring road course, with a sold-out field, Hayward Field finish, and a seven-hour limit.

Gettysburg North South Marathon leaves the battlefield roads behind for hillier Adams County back roads and a cross-state loop into Maryland.

Glass City is a proven Toledo PR marathon with smooth roads, little elevation change, and a stadium finish that keeps Boston chasers coming back.

Heilbronner Trollinger Marathon is a hilly wine-country road marathon with a Frankenstadion finish, large regional field, and official timing.

The downhill Lehigh Gorge rail-trail course makes Jim Thorpe a fast Boston qualifier, with train-start logistics and a mountain-town finish.

Kalamazoo Marathon leans into neighborhood support and personality, with a city course, community feel, and aid stations runners actually remember.

Cali's marathon brings a full 42.195K road race to Colombia's salsa capital, with official Eventrid entry and World Athletics visibility in May.

Maui Marathon brings a tropical road-race backdrop and early-start island logistics, with West Maui scenery replacing the usual mainland marathon feel.

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon pairs a broad city tour with a strong remembrance mission, making it feel more meaningful than a typical big April road race.

Great Allegheny Ohiopyle gives runners a certified crushed-limestone trail marathon on the GAP corridor, with early-start flexibility and live results.

The IronHorse Marathon is a small border-country race on the WGWL trail system that doubles as a Boston qualifier and crosses between Iowa and Minnesota.

La Crosse Marathon gives western Wisconsin a certified spring race with river-city logistics, Festival Foods backing, and a useful early-May BQ slot.

Rotorua's marathon has circled Lake Rotorua since the 1960s, giving New Zealand runners a classic one-lap course, deep history, and lake-loop identity.

Shiprock Marathon stands out for its Navajo Nation setting, high-desert roads, and a race-day feel that is nothing like a standard spring city marathon.

Wally Hayward Marathon is a major Pretoria-area road race around Centurion, popular with South African runners building toward bigger winter goals.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon is a redwood-road classic with old-growth scenery, shaded park miles, and one of road running's most distinctive settings.

Vancouver's spring marathon pairs a Queen Elizabeth Park start with neighborhood roads, seawall paths, and a downtown finish built for crowd energy.

Boise River Marathon follows Idaho's Greenbelt for a scenic, runner-friendly May course, with river miles, multi-distance entry, and RunSignup logistics.

Chicagoland Spring Marathon is a low-key suburban Chicago race that keeps the logistics simple and the finish memorable with its longtime local-run feel.

Colorado Marathon is a point-to-point descent through Poudre Canyon that draws runners chasing fast times, canyon views, and a serious Boston-qualifier setup.

Cuxhavener Stadtsparkassen Marathon is a coastal German race with a maritime loop, multiple distances, and official RaceResult timing for race day.

Flying Pig Marathon is a signature city race, mixing Cincinnati hills, huge local personality, and an event weekend that feels bigger than its size.

Hudson Valley Marathon uses the Walkway Over the Hudson setting for a Boston-qualifying New York course with river-valley views and Alpha logistics.

Lincoln Marathon is a longstanding Nebraska road race with deep local roots, hometown support, and one of the Plains' steadiest spring marathon weekends.

OC Marathon sells the Orange County tour angle, blending a Newport Beach start, coastal flavor, and a big-festival weekend anchored in Costa Mesa.

Belfast's city marathon runs from Stormont to Ormeau Park, pairing a big Northern Ireland race day with an AIMS-certified route across the city.

Pittsburgh Marathon is a major regional city race built around bridges, neighborhood support, and a course that runs tougher than the postcard version.

Providence's spring marathon gives New England runners a Rhode Island city course, RunSignup entry, and an established downtown race-weekend setup.

Tacoma City Marathon leans local and scenic, with a Pacific Northwest feel, rolling roads, and a weekend rooted in Tacoma rather than spectacle.

York Marathon gives central Pennsylvania a certified rail-trail-heavy course, YMCA production, and a fast early-May BQ target with limited entries.

Milton Keynes offers a bank-holiday marathon with stadium finish energy, AIMS certification, and a course used by UK spring goal-time runners.

Conquer the Wall Marathon takes runners onto Gubeikou and Jinshanling sections near Beijing, a tougher Great Wall race with huge stair volume.

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon gives Chicago-area runners a full 26.2 on wide forest-preserve horse trails with heavy hill repeats near Palos Hills.

Helsinki City Marathon finishes in the Olympic Stadium and gives runners a late-spring Nordic course tied to Finland's biggest race weekend.

Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba is a scenic island road marathon from Marina di Campo, with full, half, and 10K races on a sold-out spring weekend.

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon brings a Headingley stadium start and finish to a hilly Yorkshire course with major charity and local-rivalry energy.

Hawke's Bay's marathon runs through wine-country roads toward an estate finish, with a polished Runaway format and autumn New Zealand timing.

Berryman Marathon gives Missouri trail runners a rugged May option on Ozark singletrack, sharing race day with the long-running 50-mile event.

The Great Wall Marathon sends runners over thousands of stone steps at Huangyaguan, making finish time less important than survival pacing in China.

Three Hearts Marathon gives Slovenia's oldest marathon a flat Radenci course, border-town atmosphere, AIMS-listed spring timing, and spa-town history.

Famous Idaho Potato Marathon is Boise's long-running YMCA spring race, with a flat Greenbelt course, local identity, and BQ appeal for spring PRs.

Cleveland Marathon is a full city weekend with downtown energy, lake-influenced spring weather, and a course shaped by a few honest rollers.

Denver Colfax Marathon is the big urban marathon in Denver, known for city landmarks, relay energy, and a race weekend that stretches well beyond the full.

EPIC Marathon runs through Wisconsin lake country with a multi-distance festival format, RunSignup tracking, and a practical spring race date.

Riga's marathon brings a World Athletics-style city race weekend to Latvia, with a central start, fast Daugava streets, and AIMS member status.

Sugarloaf Marathon is a sought-after Maine race with a runner cap, mountain views, and one of the Northeast's best-known Boston-qualifier reputations.

Windermere Marathon gives Spokane a point-to-point spring Boston qualifier on the Centennial Trail, finishing downtown with multi-distance depth.

Fargo Marathon mixes flat prairie-city running with a full weekend festival setup, making it one of the Upper Midwest's best-known large marathon events.

Germany's Rennsteiglauf marathon runs point to point through the Thuringian Forest, with long climbs, forest paths, and a hard finish in Schmiedefeld.

Whitefish gives Montana marathoners a mountain-town road race with cool spring conditions, open scenery, and a straightforward RunSignup entry.

Halifax's Blue Nose marathon gives runners a hilly harbour-city course, Boston-qualifying status, Atlantic roads, and a lively race weekend.

Calgary's marathon is Canada's longest-running marathon, with an early start, certified course, late-May weather shifts, and Rocky Mountain context.

Vermont City Marathon is Burlington's signature running event, known for Lake Champlain views, a big relay presence, and the feel of a true citywide day.

Wuerzburg's WVV Marathon gives Bavaria a compact May city race with official entry, AIMS listing, Main River scenery, and urban-course pacing.

Stockholm's marathon is a large Nordic city race with bridge crossings, waterfront miles, live MikaTiming tracking, and marquee AIMS history.

Bayshore Marathon is a Memorial Day weekend favorite on Grand Traverse Bay, prized for scenic water views and a fast feel without big-race chaos.

Mud Mountain Dam Marathon gives Washington runners a late-May point-to-point route from Buckley toward Orting, with Tacoma-area event production.

Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon starts at Everest Base Camp, turning 42.195K into a high-altitude trail descent to Namche in Nepal's Khumbu.

Fast, scenic Memorial Day weekend marathon in downtown Buffalo, New York, with a convenient start/finish, waterfront views and Boston-qualifying course.

Edinburgh's marathon is a fast Scottish road race with a city start, East Lothian coastal miles, and a finish away from the busiest festival crowds.

Madagascar Marathon gives runners a package-entry destination race through Isalo National Park terrain, villages, red-rock scenery, and remote trails.

Ottawa's international marathon anchors Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend with a sold-out urban course, World Athletics label status, and Boston value.

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is a large destination race built around entertainment, city sightseeing, and a late-spring coastal calendar slot.

Hatfield McCoy Marathon brings runners to the Kentucky and West Virginia border for a long-running local race with mountain-region character.

Lake Placid Marathon gives runners a certified Boston qualifier from the Olympic oval through rolling Adirondack roads and Mirror Lake views.

Moosehead Marathon is a rural Maine mixed-surface race with lake-region scenery, rolling roads, dirt sections, northern chill, and small-field feel.

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon pairs a certified Boston qualifier with Alaska solstice race-week energy, RaceJoy tracking, and a trail-leaning city course.

Big Five Marathon is a rugged South African safari marathon through Entabeni, mixing sand, gravel, wildlife setting, and tour-package entry.

Grandma's Marathon sends runners point-to-point along Lake Superior toward Duluth, with a rolling net-downhill course and deep Boston qualifier demand.

Jasper Mountain Trail Fest gives Dayton a rugged full trail marathon, with two loops through Jasper Mountain Reserve and more than 5,000 feet of gain.

Midnight Sun Marathon gives Tromso a late-evening Arctic road marathon under continuous daylight, with AIMS-certified racing and fjord scenery.

Bay of Fundy International Marathon crosses the Maine-New Brunswick border on a certified course with coastal views, bridge miles, and passport logistics.

Estes Park Marathon is a high-altitude Colorado road race with Rocky Mountain views, early shuttles, a fast opening descent, and hard late climbs.

Marathon du Finistere La Transleonarde is a Brittany coastal marathon from Plouescat to Guisseny, with regional history and sea-air pacing too.

Missoula Marathon is a point-to-point Montana road race with a flat, USATF-certified Boston qualifier course finishing in downtown Missoula.

Raquette River Marathon is a small Potsdam road marathon with rolling river miles, a USATF-certified course, and clear Boston-qualifier status.

Bob Marshall Marathon gives runners a rugged Montana trail-race option near Seeley Lake, with forest terrain and a distinctly non-urban feel.

King Salmon Marathon gives runners a small coastal Alaska race weekend in Cordova, with road miles, wild scenery, and remote-trip logistics.

Mesa Falls Marathon gives eastern Idaho runners a scenic summer route near Ashton, with rural roads, waterfall country, and small-field charm.

Augusta Marathon adds a Maine capital-city option to midsummer racing, with full, half, 10K, and 5K distances on one compact local race weekend.

Madison Marathon is a high-elevation Montana mountain marathon near Ennis, built around remote scenery rather than conventional fast-road racing.

Gold Coast Marathon gives runners a flat, fast Queensland course beside surf beaches and Broadwater, with AIMS certification and major PB demand.

42km du Mont-Blanc is Chamonix's marquee mountain marathon, pairing a 42 km trail route with 2,540 meters of climbing and strict cutoff pressure.

BMW Maraton Internacional Tangamanga is a San Luis Potosi road marathon starting by Parque Tangamanga I with June heat and city-park scenery.

Maraton Internacional de la Bandera Rosario is a June road marathon over 42.195 km, starting by the National Flag Monument with deep local history.

Iceland Volcano Marathon is a Lake Myvatn destination race over volcanic gravel, soft paths, and asphalt with Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir scenery.

Leadville Trail Marathon is a high-altitude Colorado trail race to Mosquito Pass, with 26.4 rugged miles and a Leadville 100 qualifier draw.

Lewa Safari Marathon is a challenging Kenyan conservancy race on dirt roads, with full marathon loops through Lewa Wildlife Conservancy terrain.

Marathon du Vercors is a mountain-plateau road marathon in Isere, with 42.195 km, 550 m of climbing, and a Croix Perrin high point at 1,218 m.

Running with the Devil Marathon is a paved Lovell Canyon desert race near Las Vegas, known for heat, elevation, and a no-nonsense Calico Racing setup.

Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon is a 100-runner Montana mountain race with singletrack, bear-spray rules, and roughly 5,000 feet of climbing.

Mandiri Jogja Marathon gives Yogyakarta a major June road marathon from Prambanan, with a 4:45 a.m. start, seven-hour cutoff, and 42K route.

Manitoba Marathon brings Winnipeg a flat, certified full marathon from the University of Manitoba, with a stadium finish and summer race-day logistics.

Race the Wolf Trail Marathon climbs Schweitzer's front-side trails above Sandpoint, using two steep loops with lake views and live tracking for crews.

Waterford Viking Marathon brings runners through Ireland's oldest city, the River Suir Greenway, and Mount Congreve Gardens on a June festival course.

Boise Marathon is the summer race in Boise's local marathon series, with river paths, canyon edges, park miles, and RunSignup results ready.

Charlevoix Marathon pairs a flat Lake Michigan course with a small-town start, mixed-surface miles, USATF certification, and strong BQ appeal.

Logan Peak Trail Run is a rugged Utah trail marathon with steep canyon climbing, rocky descents, and more than 6,600 feet of gain above Cache Valley.

Niagara Ultra Marathon gives runners a Boston-qualifying 42.2K on the Niagara River Parkway, with paved out-and-back miles toward the falls.

Kigali International Peace Marathon gives Rwanda a national 42K from Amahoro Stadium on an AIMS-certified two-lap course through the capital.

Laguna Phuket Marathon pairs an early tropical 42K with roads through Laguna, local villages, beach areas, and plantation scenery near the coast.

Wadjemup Rottnest Running Festival Marathon circles Rottnest Island over four scenic laps in a club-run Western Australian race with ferry logistics.

Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon gives runners a flat crushed-gravel Boston qualifier on an out-and-back rail trail beside the river in Virginia.

LGT Alpin Marathon crosses much of Liechtenstein on a demanding mountain course from Bendern toward high Alpine terrain and village roads across the country.

Super Hyak Marathon gives Washington runners a fast tunnel-corridor Boston qualifier with smooth downhill miles and tunnel logistics toward North Bend.

Wicked Fast Marathon San Diego is a certified net-downhill speed course from Alpine toward Sycuan Casino Resort, built for East County BQ attempts.

Galaxy Manila Marathon sends runners from the MOA complex into a late-night 42K with certified course logistics and a long eight-hour cutoff.

Cork City Marathon gives Irish runners an AIMS-certified road race with a city-centre finish, Eventmaster entry, and late-May weekend depth.

Conquer the Cove Marathon gives Roanoke a tough trail-marathon option at Carvins Cove, pairing Blue Ridge terrain with Mountain Junkies production.

Jilin City Marathon brings a 12,000-runner full marathon field to Songhua River roads, bridges, a late-May northeast China date, and label visibility.

Porto Alegre's international marathon is one of Brazil's fastest and oldest city marathons, drawing goal-time runners to a late-May weekend.

Saskatchewan Marathon gives Saskatoon a late-spring race weekend on prairie roads, river paths, RaceRoster entry, and a useful Canadian May slot.

Conquer the Canal Marathon fills Delaware's late-May calendar with a C&D Canal trail out-and-back, multi-distance race day, and Delaware City start.

Mohican Marathon is the rugged marathon piece of Mohican Trail Run weekend, mixing road, dirt, and singletrack in a setting built for trail runners.

Newport Marathon is one of Oregon's major spring marathons, with a Boston-qualifying course, coastal weather, GetMeRegistered entry, and bay scenery.

Lima42K is Peru's biggest marathon, pairing a major-city 42K with adidas-backed race branding, local search demand, and World Athletics visibility.

Kurobe Meisui Marathon gives Japanese spring runners a Toyama road course known for water, mountain views, regional pride, and a late-May date.

Coeur d'Alene's marathon follows lake and river paths on a Boston-certified course that blends resort-town scenery with goal-time potential.

Lanzhou Marathon brings a World Athletics label field to China's Yellow River corridor, with full, half, shorter races, and a major May date in Gansu.

Northwoods Escape Marathon gives Minocqua a Memorial Day weekend point-to-point race on Bearskin and Hiawatha trails, with a trestle finish.

Cape Town's marathon is South Africa's biggest global marathon candidate, with a city course, heavy demand, tight entry windows, and African prestige.

Wyoming Marathon is nothing like a big paved PR race, sending runners through high-altitude forest roads on one of the state's oldest marathon weekends.

Beaverhead Marathon gives southwest Montana a small mountain-view race from Dillon, mixing town streets, farmland roads, and brewery-finish logistics.

Prince of Wales Island Marathon is a capped Southeast Alaska destination race, with a certified out-and-back course from Craig and rainforest scenery.

Toyako Marathon sends runners around a Hokkaido caldera lake, pairing cool May weather, resort-town logistics, and a scenic Japanese full loop.

Armed Services Marathon gives Michigan a certified May course with military-themed race production, early-start support, and Grand Haven bike-path miles.

Capital City Marathon is a Pacific Northwest staple with rolling Olympia roads, a community-race feel, and enough hills to keep it from reading as a free PR.

Marathon de Longueuil gives Montreal South Shore runners a flat urban 42.2 km race with chip timing, race-day tracking, and family-event depth.

Med City Marathon anchors Rochester's spring race weekend with a Boston-qualifying full, relay depth, and a long-running Minnesota medical-city identity.

Great Ocean Road Marathon is a 44 km coastal road race from Lorne to Apollo Bay, pairing a sold-out destination course with festival-scale logistics.

Steel Rail Marathon gives Berkshires runners a rail-trail out-and-back with Adams Visitor Center logistics, steady aid, and fast-path potential.

Salzburg's marathon gives runners a flat, low-elevation festival course framed by the old city, AIMS coverage, and a full week of race events.

Regensburg Marathon gives Bavaria a late-May city race with local club organization, Flox registration, Danube-region appeal, and historic streets.

REVEL Reno Tahoe is a fast downhill marathon from Mt Rose Summit to Reno, built for PR attempts, high-desert scenery, and serious BQ pacing.

Woody's RV World Marathon is Red Deer's long-running river-path race, with a 2026 course change, central Alberta spring weather, and local race scale.

Luxembourg's night marathon turns the city into an evening road race, with a late start, indoor arena finish, festive crowds, and capital-city drama.

Madeline Island Marathon gives runners a capped Apostle Islands race with ferry logistics, mostly paved island roads, and a certified Boston course.

New River Marathon trades city energy for Blue Ridge scenery, putting runners beside the river on a quiet North Carolina course with a small-race reputation.

Ogden Marathon is one of the West's best-known downhill marathons, pairing canyon scenery, fast splits, and a polished race-weekend production.

Sehgahunda Trail Marathon gives western New York a rugged 26.3-mile Letchworth trail race with relays, cup-free aid, long cutoffs, and a two-day weekend.

Borneo International Marathon gives Kota Kinabalu a predawn 42K, drawing runners to Sabah's coastal roads, humid tropical racing, and AIMS status.

Copenhagen is a high-demand spring marathon with a fast city layout, deep local running culture, and a sold-out field that shows its current reach.

Vitoria-Gasteiz Maraton Martin Fiz gives Basque runners a named city marathon with official Ascentium entry and northern Spain race-weekend depth.

Fredericton's long-running spring marathon gives goal-time runners a Boston-qualifying course and a compact New Brunswick race weekend in May.

Garland Marathon is a two-day DFW road race weekend, with the rescheduled full marathon on Sunday and shorter race options across both days.

Geneva's lakefront marathon gives runners a polished Swiss race weekend, city-to-water scenery, a fast road course, and AIMS founder-member status.

La Route du Louvre Marathon is an FFA-labeled French road marathon from Seclin toward Lens, with a regional race festival and low entry fees.

Leiden's marathon anchors a two-day Dutch running weekend, with the full distance built around city streets, regional roads, and May goal racing.

Marathon de la Loire gives Saumur a wine-country French spring course along the Loire, with chateau scenery, Finishers entry, and destination pull.

Rabat's international marathon pairs a Moroccan capital-city course with marathon, half, and 10K fields under federation-backed organization.

Marathon Medieval de Seine-et-Marne is a first-year point-to-point race from Blandy-les-Tours to UNESCO-listed Provins, pairing running with heritage.

Montevideo's marathon brings Uruguay's capital onto a 42K city course, with municipal organization, AIMS listing, and a simple distance menu.

Pine Tree Marathon closes New England Challenge I on Back Cove Park loops, with a certified dirt-path course and compact early-start field in Maine.

Rhein-Ruhr Marathon gives Duisburg a flat city course, arena finish, and early-May race slot with Mika Timing handling timing and online entry.

Tsarskoye Selo Marathon gives Pushkin Run a certified 42.2K near imperial palace scenery, Russian athletics landmarks, and AIMS calendar visibility.

Granite State Marathon is a certified Nashua loop race through Mine Falls Park, with a 6 a.m. start and small New England Challenge race field.

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is a flat rail-trail favorite for runners who want long steady miles, a smaller field, and real Boston-qualifier intent.

Marathon du Clair de Lune is a night road marathon around Lake Annecy from Doussard, with a 42.195 km course and the Talloires climb near 10K.

Starved Rock Country Marathon gives central Illinois a rolling spring course from downtown Ottawa through river roads and state-park scenery.

Muir Woods gives trail marathoners a small-field Marin course with Dipsea climbs, Steep Ravine stairs, redwoods, coastal views, and a 300-runner cap.

Maple Leaf Marathon opens the New England Challenge with certified loops around Lake Morey, an early start, and a small multi-day field in Vermont.

BougeBouge Festival & Ile Perrot Marathon gives Quebec runners a flat Boston-qualifying course, island roads, and a community-heavy spring race day.

Adelaide's marathon gives South Australia a flat, fast, Boston-certified city course through parklands, river paths, race-day crowds, and sold-out demand.

Charles River Marathon is a limited-field Boston fundraiser race built for qualifying attempts, with ten flat paved laps around Herter Park.

Durban International Marathon gives South African runners a coastal 42K with regional championship stakes, EntryNinja entry, and May label status.

Eau Claire Marathon is a Midwest weekend built around city streets, river-adjacent miles, and a community-scale feel instead of a massive field.

Great Breweries Marathon gives Belgium a novelty full-distance race linking brewery stops with a road course, festival finish, and beer-country setting.

JJP Sherry Maraton gives Jerez a vineyard-and-winery marathon with a hilly route from Alameda Vieja through the Marco de Jerez wine country.

Kazan Marathon brings a huge Russian spring field past the Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque, and riverfront landmarks on an AIMS-listed city route.

Long Island Marathon gives runners a festival weekend in East Meadow, with marathon day built into a larger Nassau County event rather than a one-race setup.

Maine Coast Marathon gives runners a Southern Maine spring course with beach miles, marsh roads, a Wells Harbor finish, and sold-out demand.

Mendoza's international marathon gives runners an Andean city course with vineyard-country scenery and a signature Argentine autumn race weekend.

Limerick's biggest spring road race weekend gives marathoners a city course, strong local turnout, official entry, and Irish May race coverage.

Toronto's point-to-point spring marathon gives runners a fast north-to-downtown course with Sportstats timing and a certified Boston route for PB attempts.

Prague pairs a high-profile spring marathon with a scenic city-center setting, strong international competition, and one of Europe's smoother race weekends.

Walter Childs Marathon is one of the country's older small marathons, a certified Boston qualifier on Ashley Reservoir's packed-dirt loops in Holyoke.

Run for the Lakes gives Minnesota a spring Boston qualifier with Northwoods lake roads, volunteer-led production, and a compact Nisswa race weekend.

Issyk-Kul's SCO marathon puts runners on a high-altitude lake road between Tien Shan views and a World Athletics label field in Kyrgyzstan's biggest lake race.

Potomac River Run Marathon gives D.C. runners a small Boston qualifier on the C&O Canal Towpath, with a flat gravel out-and-back from Fletcher's Cove.

Thabo Midnight Marathon gives Thailand a rare AIMS-listed full marathon after dark, with 42.195K racing from Tha Bo and strong night logistics.

Woodstock CT Marathon gives runners a hilly Quiet Corner road race with rural traffic awareness, brewery-finish logistics, and relay options.

Nantes' spring marathon starts at Les Machines de l'Ile, threads city landmarks and Erdre river sections, and caps the field around 7,000 runners.

Dalian Marathon brings a 30,000-runner World Athletics label field to a coastal city course linking Donggang, Zhongshan Road, and Xinghai Bay.

Hamburg is Germany's biggest spring marathon, drawing a large road field, strong international racing, and a true citywide race-day feel each year.

Kaunas Marathon gives Lithuania an urban spring marathon from the Akropolis area, with marathon and half marathon fields already sold out for 2026.

Aveiro's Maratona da Europa is a flat, certified coastal-city race with 42K and challenge options across canals, the ria, and seaside roads.

MV Spring Classic gives runners a capped Martha's Vineyard marathon with flat bike-path miles, ocean views, and Boston-qualifying certification.

Padova Marathon runs from Euganeo Stadium through western suburbs and thermal-town roads before a historic Prato della Valle finish in Padua.

TCS London Marathon is a massive spring major with relentless crowd support, strong charity culture, and one of the hardest entries to secure.

Düsseldorf's comeback marathon runs from the Rhine promenade through city neighborhoods, Oberkassel, and Hofgarten on a best-times-friendly route.

Whidbey Island Marathon starts at Bowman Bay, closes Deception Pass Bridge for runners, and finishes with a long downhill into Oak Harbor waterfront.

Madrid's Rock 'n' Roll marathon pairs a rolling capital-city course with music-heavy race energy and a late-April slot that rewards patient pacing.

Frisco Railroad Run is a flat out-and-back rail-trail marathon in Missouri with USATF certification, Boston Qualifier status, and an Ozarks club feel.

Garmin Olathe Marathon keeps things practical: suburban streets and trails, steady support, and a community race feel just outside Kansas City.

Wisconsin Marathon hugs Lake Michigan with a flat double-loop course, a smaller field, and a cleaner profile now that the gravel is gone for good.

Crete Marathon gives runners a coastal Chania road race with a compact field, stadium start and finish, old-port miles, and a six-hour time limit.

Delaware Marathon is Wilmington's certified road marathon, giving runners a rare shot at a Delaware Boston qualifier from the Riverfront start.

Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn is a major Rhine-side spring race with a city finish, certified course, sold-out demand, and big local race support.

Jersey City Marathon is a flat, certified spring road race that gives the region a true fast-course option without New York's entry barriers.

Kasumigaura Marathon is a large Japanese spring race with wave starts, a 14,000-runner marathon cap, and an international blind division field.

Lake Annecy Marathon pairs a certified French road course with lakefront scenery, mountain views, and a long-running spring race history near Annecy.

Nagano Marathon is a Japanese spring road race from Nagano Sports Park to Olympic Stadium, with a certified course and strict five-hour limit.

Belgrade Marathon brings a large Balkan city race to streets around New Belgrade and the historic center, with marathon, half, and 10K fields.

Cracovia Marathon is Krakow's major spring marathon, sending runners from the Main Market Square through a historic and tightly managed city route.

Tohoku Food Marathon is a festival-style Miyagi race from Naganuma Futopia Park, with local food, sake culture, lake views, and a relaxed 6:30 limit.

Bremerton Marathon is a small Puget Sound road race with serious hills, Dyes Inlet views, and a much tougher profile than its low-key setup suggests.

Eisenhower Marathon is a flat Kansas road race in Abilene, pairing small-town logistics with a fast course through Chisholm Trail history and open roads.

Helenback Marathon is a North Georgia trail race with steep climbing, mountain scenery, and a much rougher day than a road marathon name implies.

Run the River is a flat Tri-Cities road marathon beside the Columbia, built for fast spring miles on paved paths and roadways across all three cities.

Coast Guard Marathon is a flat Elizabeth City road race with base access, runway miles, and one of the clearest Boston-qualifier pitches in the South.

Rotterdam is a fast Dutch city marathon with elite depth, a mass-race feel, and a Coolsingel finish that anchors one of Europe's best spring weekends.

Paris delivers one of the world's biggest marathon fields, a landmark-heavy city course, and a spring slot that keeps it high on many runners' calendars.

Run The Land East vs West turns a spring Cleveland long run into a charity race, with team rivalry, sidewalk running, and a Great Lakes finish.

Victory Marathon trades city streets for a closed former munitions complex in western Indiana, giving Boston chasers a flat, unusual road course.

Golden Gate Headlands Marathon is a Marin Headlands trail marathon with steep coastal views, fire roads, and single track above the Golden Gate.

Chattanooga Marathon is a hilly Tennessee road marathon with a certified Boston-qualifier course and a route built to showcase the city itself.

Redmond City Marathon is a flat Washington path marathon along the Sammamish corridor, built as a Boston qualifier on an out-and-back course.

Heckscher State Park Marathon is a spring Long Island road marathon with closed park roads, looped laps, and an explicit Boston-qualifier setup.

Savage Gulf Marathon is a brutally technical Tennessee trail marathon with steep descents, climbs, stream crossings, and very little room for error.

Savin Rock Marathon is a two-loop Connecticut road marathon along Long Island Sound with hills, state-championship billing, and Boston-qualifier status.

Oakland Marathon is a one-loop urban road marathon with Bay Bridge miles, East Bay crowd energy, and a certified course that can still punish pacing.

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a flat Virginia Beach road marathon with oceanfront energy, big local support, and a fast Boston-qualifying course.

Napa Valley Trail Marathon is a Bothe-Napa state park trail race with hills, rocky footing, creek crossings, and a smaller-field Northern California feel.

Two Rivers Marathon Race Festival is a BQ-focused Lackawaxen road marathon weekend with fast Saturday racing, cold-weather risk, and a small-field feel.

Rolling Tulsa marathon on historic Route 66 with block-party crowds, rolling hills, cool November weather and a USATF-certified Boston-qualifying course.

Caribbean city marathon through Havana’s central avenues with AIMS-certified loops, warm November heat, sea views and a lively Cuban street-party feel.

Trail-heavy marathon on Navajo Nation land through Monument Valley’s sandstone buttes and dirt roads, crisp November air, big skies and a proud veterans focus.