Guide
Best marathons in North America
The marathons in North America we'd actually fly for — with the elevation and the entry hassle laid out, not glossed over.
RunningSeptember 2026
Kauai Marathon
Koloa / Poipu, US · Marathon · Half marathon
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TrailSeptember 2026
Pikes Peak Marathon
Manitou Springs, US · Marathon
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RunningSeptember 2026
Boulderthon
Boulder, US · Marathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K
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RunningOctober 2026
Chicago Marathon
Chicago, US · Marathon
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RunningOctober 2026
Toronto Waterfront
Toronto, CA · Marathon
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RunningOctober 2026
Marine Corps Marathon
Arlington, US · Marathon
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RunningNovember 2026
NYC Marathon
New York, US · Marathon
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RunningDecember 2026
Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu, US · Marathon
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RunningDecember 2026
Bird Conservation Marathon
Volcano to Keaʻau, US · Marathon
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RunningJanuary 2027
Maui Oceanfront
Wailea to Launiupoko, US · Marathon · Half marathon · 5K
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RunningMarch 2027
Big Island Intl Marathon
Hilo, US · Marathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K
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RunningApril 2027
Boston Marathon
Boston, US · Marathon
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