Featured & Upcoming Marathons
Discover top-rated races and upcoming events happening within the next 60 days. Whether you’re planning your next challenge or looking for a last-minute opportunity, this curated list helps you stay on track and make the most of your running goals.
Featured
| Date | Name | Description | City | State | Type | PR Score | BQ Score | Finishers | Qualified | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Boston Marathon | Historic point-to-point course with late Newton hills; net downhill early. |
Boston | MA | Hilly/Medium | 9:30 | 85.50% | 30,000 | 10.0 % | (5) |
| 2026-10-29 | Chicago Marathon | Flat and fast urban loop through diverse neighborhoods. |
Chicago | IL | Flat/Low | 9:45 | 78.25% | 40,000 | 14.0 % | (2) |
| 2027-03-17 | New York City Marathon | Five-borough tour; bridges and rolling Central Park finish. |
New York | NY | Hilly/Medium | 9:05 | 88.75% | 50,000 | 9.0 % | (4) |
| 2026-11-04 | London Marathon | Fast point-to-point style with iconic city landmarks. |
London | UK | Flat/Low | 9:50 | 72.30% | 42,000 | 16.0 % | (3) |
| 2026-09-30 | Berlin Marathon | Widely considered the fastest world marathon; record-friendly flat streets. |
Berlin | DE | Flat/Low | 9:55 | 65.80% | 45,000 | 20.0 % | (8) |
| 2026-09-23 | Tokyo Marathon | Modern city course, cool weather, strong elite field. |
Tokyo | JP | Flat/Low | 9:40 | 74.15% | 37,000 | 15.0 % | (6) |
Within 60 days
| Date | Name | Description | City | State | Type | PR Score | BQ Score | Finishers | Qualified | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Boston Marathon | Historic point-to-point course with late Newton hills; net downhill early. |
Boston | MA | Hilly/Medium | 9:30 | 85.50% | 30,000 | 10.0 % | (5) |
| 2026-10-29 | Chicago Marathon | Flat and fast urban loop through diverse neighborhoods. |
Chicago | IL | Flat/Low | 9:45 | 78.25% | 40,000 | 14.0 % | (2) |
| 2026-09-30 | Berlin Marathon | Widely considered the fastest world marathon; record-friendly flat streets. |
Berlin | DE | Flat/Low | 9:55 | 65.80% | 45,000 | 20.0 % | (8) |
| 2026-09-23 | Tokyo Marathon | Modern city course, cool weather, strong elite field. |
Tokyo | JP | Flat/Low | 9:40 | 74.15% | 37,000 | 15.0 % | (6) |
| 2026-09-14 | Los Angeles Marathon | Point-to-point with rolling sections; variable coastal weather. |
Los Angeles | CA | Hilly/Medium | 8:55 | 89.95% | 22,000 | 7.0 % | (6) |
| 2026-10-13 | Houston Marathon | Cool January weather and flat streets ideal for PR attempts. |
Houston | TX | Flat/Low | 9:30 | 69.45% | 12,000 | 18.0 % | (6) |
| 2026-09-21 | Grandma's Marathon | Net downhill point-to-point along Lake Superior; cool early summer temps. |
Duluth | MN | Flat/Low | 9:45 | 67.60% | 8,000 | 19.0 % | (8) |
| 2026-10-25 | Twin Cities Marathon | Scenic urban/park lakes course; gentle rolling hills late. |
Minneapolis | MN | Hilly/Medium | 9:05 | 79.25% | 7,500 | 13.0 % | (6) |
| 2026-10-06 | Amsterdam Marathon | Fast autumn race; flat city and park segments. |
Amsterdam | NL | Flat/Low | 9:40 | 69.45% | 17,000 | 18.0 % | (5) |
| 2026-09-17 | Rotterdam Marathon | Reputed flat spring European course ideal for PRs. |
Rotterdam | NL | Flat/Low | 9:50 | 65.80% | 14,500 | 20.0 % | (9) |