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Marathons, sorted by goal and by state.
Every list below is a live cut of the directory, not a frozen roundup. Pick the one that matches your race, or take the quiz and let us rank the whole field for you.
By goal · 8
The Flattest, Fastest Marathons
Courses that let your legs do the talking.
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The Best Boston Qualifier Marathons
Ranked by the share of finishers who qualify.
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The Best Net-Downhill Marathons
Free speed, if your quads can take it.
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The Best Fall Marathons
The deepest PR season on the calendar.
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The Best Spring Marathons
Where a winter of base miles pays off.
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Marathons You Can Just Sign Up For
No lottery, no qualifier, just sign up.
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The Best West Coast Marathons
Pacific Northwest down to California.
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The Best Northeast Marathons
New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
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By state · 14
The Best Marathons in California
More marathon variety than any state.
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The Best Marathons in Texas
Fall and winter racing, run around the heat.
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The Best Marathons in New York
Deeper than just the five-borough giant.
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The Best Marathons in Florida
Flat, fast, and best run in winter.
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The Best Marathons in Colorado
Thin air and mountain scenery.
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The Best Marathons in Arizona
Desert cool and downhill canyons.
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The Best Marathons in Massachusetts
Home of the race every qualifier chases.
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The Best Marathons in Pennsylvania
Flat rivers and a big-city fall race.
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The Best Marathons in Ohio
The Midwest's quiet PR country.
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The Best Marathons in Washington
Evergreen scenery and fast tunnel courses.
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The Best Marathons in Oregon
Rain-cooled and forgiving.
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The Best Marathons in Michigan
Lakeshore flats and cool fall mornings.
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The Best Marathons in North Carolina
Blue Ridge climbs or Piedmont flats.
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The Best Marathons in Utah
Canyon downhills and high-desert air.
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