Guide
Races in the USA
We list 17 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
- December, January, March, April, May, June, September, October, November
- Entry
- $75–$400
- Visa (US passport)
- no visa needed
- Race-day temps
- 4.1–29.3°C
- Getting in
- 10 direct entry, 2 qualifier, 5 lottery
December 2026
January 2027
March 2027
April 2027
RunningHalf marathon
The Hapalua
Difficulty 54
Open · Direct entryRace guide →
CyclingGran fondo · Gran fondo
Sea Otter Classic
Difficulty 23 · PR 55
Open · Direct entryRace guide →
RunningMarathon
Boston Marathon
Difficulty 22 · PR 83
Closed · QualifierRace guide →
RunningMarathon
Big Sur Marathon
Difficulty 32 · PR 33
Closed · LotteryRace guide →
May 2027
June 2027
Triathlon70.3
Honu 70.3
Difficulty 45
Open · Direct entryRace guide →
GravelGravel
Unbound Gravel
Difficulty 59
Ballot openRace guide →
UltraUltra
Western States 100
Difficulty 87 · PR 2
Ballot openRace guide →
GravelGravel
SBT GRVL
Difficulty 79
Closed · LotteryRace guide →
