Guide

Races in the USA

We list 22 races in the USA — every one we'd actually book a flight for. The catch on each is here too, from lottery odds to the months that get too hot to enjoy.

When to go

September, October, November, December, January, March, April, May, June, 2027 date TBA

Entry

$75–$1,500

Visa (US passport)

no visa needed

Race-day temps

2–35°C

Getting in

13 direct entry, 2 qualifier, 6 lottery, 1 charity only

September 2026

September 2026Koloa / Poipu · US

Running·Marathon · Half marathon

Kauai Marathon

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September 2026Madison · US

Triathlon·140.6

Ironman Wisconsin

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September 2026Manitou Springs · US

Trail·Marathon

Pikes Peak Marathon

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September 2026Boulder · US

Running·Marathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Boulderthon

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October 2026

October 2026Kailua-Kona · US

Triathlon·140.6

Ironman Worlds (Kona)

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October 2026Chicago · US

Running·Marathon

Chicago Marathon

Closed · LotteryRace guide →

October 2026Arlington · US

Running·Marathon

Marine Corps Marathon

Open · Charity onlyRace guide →

November 2026

November 2026New York · US

Running·Marathon

NYC Marathon

Closed · LotteryRace guide →

December 2026

December 2026Honolulu · US

Running·Marathon

Honolulu Marathon

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December 2026Volcano to Keaʻau · US

Running·Marathon

Bird Conservation Marathon

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January 2027

January 2027Wailea to Launiupoko · US

Running·Marathon · Half marathon · 5K

Maui Oceanfront

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March 2027

March 2027Hilo · US

Running·Marathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Big Island Intl Marathon

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April 2027

April 2027Honolulu · US

Running·Half marathon

The Hapalua

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April 2027Boston · US

Running·Marathon

Boston Marathon

Opens Sep 14 · QualifierRace guide →

April 2027Big Sur · US

Running·Marathon

Big Sur Marathon

Ballot openRace guide →

May 2027

May 2027Denver · US

Running·Marathon · Half marathon · 5K

Colfax Marathon

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May 2027Boulder · US

Running·10K

BOLDERBoulder

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June 2027

June 2027Kohala Coast · US

Triathlon·70.3

Honu 70.3

Opens Aug 27 · Direct entryRace guide →

June 2027Emporia · US

Gravel·Gravel

Unbound Gravel

Opens Nov 1 · LotteryRace guide →

June 2027Olympic Valley · US

Ultra·Ultra

Western States 100

Opens Nov 1 · LotteryRace guide →

June 2027Steamboat Springs · US

Gravel·Gravel

SBT GRVL

Opens Oct 14 · LotteryRace guide →