Marathon Race Database

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Moosehead Marathon is a rural Maine mixed-surface race with lake views, rolling roads, dirt sections, northern chill, and no Boston-qualifier pressure.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.