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.

The Kauaʻi Marathon & Half MarathonSeptember 2026Koloa / Poipu · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon

Kauai Marathon

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Pikes Peak MarathonSeptember 2026Manitou Springs · US
TrailMarathon

Pikes Peak Marathon

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Boulderthon MarathonSeptember 2026Boulder · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Boulderthon

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Bank of America Chicago MarathonOctober 2026Chicago · US
RunningMarathon

Chicago Marathon

Closed · LotteryRace guide →
TCS Toronto Waterfront MarathonOctober 2026Toronto · CA
RunningMarathon

Toronto Waterfront

Sold out · Direct entryRace guide →
Marine Corps MarathonOctober 2026Arlington · US
RunningMarathon

Marine Corps Marathon

Open · Charity onlyRace guide →
TCS New York City MarathonNovember 2026New York · US
RunningMarathon

NYC Marathon

Closed · LotteryRace guide →
Honolulu MarathonDecember 2026Honolulu · US
RunningMarathon

Honolulu Marathon

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Hawaiʻi Bird Conservation MarathonDecember 2026Volcano to Keaʻau · US
RunningMarathon

Bird Conservation Marathon

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

Maui Oceanfront

Open · Direct entryRace guide →
Big Island International MarathonMarch 2027Hilo · US
RunningMarathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Big Island Intl Marathon

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Boston MarathonApril 2027Boston · US
RunningMarathon

Boston Marathon

Opens Sep 14 · QualifierRace guide →

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