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.

Honolulu MarathonDecember 2026Honolulu · US
RunningMarathon

Honolulu Marathon

Difficulty 49 · PR 4

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Hawaiʻi Bird Conservation MarathonDecember 2026Volcano to Keaʻau · US
RunningMarathon

Bird Conservation Marathon

Difficulty 30 · PR 80

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Maui Oceanfront MarathonJanuary 2027Wailea to Launiupoko · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon · 5K

Maui Oceanfront

Difficulty 45

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Big Island International MarathonMarch 2027Hilo · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Big Island Intl Marathon

Difficulty 45

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Boston MarathonApril 2027Boston · US
RunningMarathon

Boston Marathon

Difficulty 22 · PR 83

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Big Sur International MarathonApril 2027Big Sur · US
RunningMarathon

Big Sur Marathon

Difficulty 32 · PR 33

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Denver Colfax MarathonMay 2027Denver · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon · 5K

Colfax Marathon

Difficulty 55

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The Kauaʻi Marathon & Half MarathonSeptember 2027Koloa / Poipu · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon

Kauai Marathon

Difficulty 49

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Bank of America Chicago MarathonOctober 2027Chicago · US
RunningMarathon

Chicago Marathon

Difficulty 29 · PR 51

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TCS New York City MarathonNovember 2027New York · US
RunningMarathon

NYC Marathon

Difficulty 21 · PR 63

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