ProvoUtahUnited StatesUtah Valley MarathonThe Utah Valley Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each June on a canyon point-to-point road in Provo, United States. Its long gentle descent makes it a common target for personal bests and Boston qualifying attempts. The route passes Deer Creek-adjacent canyon roads, the Provo River corridor, and broad urban streets near BYU. The route is net downhill overall.Next race: Saturday, 5 June 2027
GuiyangGuizhouChinaGuiyang MarathonThe Guiyang Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each June on an urban road in Guiyang, China. Its elevation and hillier topography set it apart from flatter eastern Chinese marathons. The route passes karst-hill city roads, riverfront sections, and neighborhoods shaped by Guizhou's rolling terrain. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
BaotouInner MongoliaChinaBaotou MarathonThe Baotou Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each June on an urban road in Baotou, China. Dry air and plateau exposure make the race feel tougher than the profile suggests. The course passes broad Inner Mongolian avenues, parks, and open industrial-city landscapes under huge skies. Thin air at altitude is the main pacing challenge despite a flat layout.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
BrisbaneQueenslandAustraliaBrisbane MarathonThe Brisbane Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Brisbane, Australia. The course starts and finishes at South Bank Parklands. The route crosses the Story Bridge, passes the Kangaroo Point cliffs, and follows the Brisbane River. Mostly flat with a climb on the Story Bridge.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
San DiegoCaliforniaUnited StatesSan Diego MarathonThe San Diego Marathon draws approximately 4,800 finishers on a scenic coastal road in San Diego, United States. The course starts and finishes in Balboa Park. Mostly flat with gentle rises inland from the coast.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
NoosaQueenslandAustraliaNoosa MarathonThe Noosa Marathon attracts about 3,000 finishers each June along Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland and coastal roads. The course passes Noosa National Park approaches, the Noosa River, and the Hastings Street resort area. June mild winter weather and a mix of coastal and hinterland scenery make it a popular Queensland destination marathon.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
ChristchurchNew ZealandChristchurch MarathonThe Christchurch Marathon draws approximately 2,800 finishers on an urban road in Christchurch, New Zealand. The course starts and finishes at Cathedral Square. The route follows the Avon River and passes Hagley Park and the Port Hills foothills. Mostly flat through the rebuilt city centre.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
RosarioArgentinaMaraton de RosarioThe Maraton de Rosario draws approximately 2,500 finishers each June on a riverside urban road in Rosario, Argentina. It is Rosario's flagship marathon and centers the course on the Monumento a la Bandera and Paraná waterfront. The route passes the National Flag Memorial area, long river boulevards, and flat avenues through the city. The course is very flat throughout.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
CorkIrelandCork City MarathonThe Cork City Marathon draws approximately 1,855 finishers each June through Ireland's rebel city on the River Lee. The course passes St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, the English Market, and the University College Cork campus on rolling Munster terrain. June's long Irish summer evenings and the warm Cork welcome make it the Republic's largest marathon outside Dublin.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroBrazilRio de Janeiro MarathonThe Rio de Janeiro Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on an urban road in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The course starts and finishes at Flamengo Park. Mostly flat along the beachfront Avenida Atlântica.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
KildareIrelandThoroughbred Run Kildare MarathonThe Thoroughbred Run Kildare Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each June on a town and rural road in Kildare, Ireland. Its horse-country theme and National Stud passage give it a uniquely Kildare identity. The route passes the Irish National Stud, horse-country roads, and open county Kildare stretches. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
AnchorageAlaskaUnited StatesAnchorage Mayor's MarathonThe Anchorage Mayor's Marathon draws approximately 804 finishers each June on an urban road in Anchorage, United States. Alaska's largest marathon by participation, co-hosted by UAA Athletics and Anchorage Parks & Recreation with more than 800 marathon finishers in recent editions. The course follows the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, downtown streets, and Westchester Lagoon on a summer-solstice weekend route. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
DeadwoodSouth DakotaUnited StatesDeadwood-Mickelson Trail MarathonThe Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon draws approximately 238 finishers each June on a scenic trail road in Deadwood, United States. South Dakota's largest running event by participation finishes in the historic landmark town of Deadwood. The course follows the crushed-limestone Mickelson Trail through Black Hills forests, creeks, and mining-country scenery. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
SpearfishSouth DakotaUnited StatesLeading Ladies MarathonThe Leading Ladies Marathon draws approximately 125 finishers each June on a scenic road in Spearfish, United States. Spearfish's Leading Ladies Marathon is a popular June Black Hills race with a rolling scenic course. The course follows Spearfish Canyon connectors and northern Black Hills scenic roads. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
CasperWyomingUnited StatesCasper MarathonThe Casper Marathon draws approximately 89 finishers each June on a scenic road in Casper, United States. Wyoming's fast-growing Casper Marathon is a USATF-certified Boston qualifier in the heart of the state. The course follows Casper river trails, prairie roads, and wide-open Wyoming vistas. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
PhuketThailandLaguna Phuket MarathonThe Laguna Phuket Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each June on a resort and coastal road in Phuket, Thailand. Its resort setting makes it one of the most vacation-oriented full marathons in Southeast Asia. The route passes beaches, resort roads, tropical village sections, and humid island scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Friday, 11 June 2027
Porto AlegreRio Grande do SulBrazilPorto Alegre MarathonThe Porto Alegre Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on an urban road in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The course starts and finishes at the Gasômetro plant on the waterfront. The route follows the Guaíba lake shore and passes the Redenção Park. Mostly flat along the lakeside.Next race: Sunday, 13 June 2027
DuluthMinnesotaUnited StatesGrandma's MarathonGrandma's Marathon is a classic North Shore point-to-point from Two Harbors to Duluth, Minnesota, drawing about 6,500 runners each June. The net-downhill course follows Lake Superior's scenic Highway 61 with views of the big lake, boreal forest, and Duluth's hillside finish in Canal Park. Cool lake breezes and a fast early profile make it one of America's most popular regional marathons.Next race: Saturday, 19 June 2027
TromsøNorwayMidnight Sun MarathonThe Midnight Sun Marathon is the world's northernmost marathon, drawing approximately 1,124 finishers each June in Tromsø, Norway, 350 km above the Arctic Circle. Runners start in the evening and finish at midnight under the golden Arctic sun that never sets. The course passes the Arctic Cathedral, the Tromsø Bridge, and the fjord waterfront on rolling Arctic terrain in 24-hour daylight.Next race: Saturday, 19 June 2027
YogyakartaIndonesiaMandiri Jogja MarathonThe Mandiri Jogja Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each June on a cultural heritage road in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is Indonesia's most culture-forward major marathon, built around the Jogja heritage landscape. The route passes village roads, rice fields, and temple-country scenery around Prambanan and greater Jogja. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 20 June 2027
WinnipegManitobaCanadaWinnipeg MarathonThe Winnipeg Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers on an urban road in Winnipeg, Canada. The course starts and finishes at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The route follows the Red and Assiniboine rivers through Assiniboine Park. Mostly flat on river trails.Next race: Sunday, 20 June 2027
BallitoKwaZulu-NatalSouth AfricaDolphin Coast MarathonThe Dolphin Coast Marathon near Ballito on South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal north coast draws about 4,000 finishers each July along the Indian Ocean shoreline. The course passes salt-water pools, resort beaches, and the dolphin coast headlands with warm winter sunshine. July mild KZN north coast weather makes it a popular South African winter destination marathon.Next race: Sunday, 27 June 2027
WellingtonNew ZealandWellington MarathonThe Wellington Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers on an urban road in Wellington, New Zealand. The course starts and finishes at the Cenotaph. Mostly flat with exposed windy sections along the coast.Next race: Sunday, 27 June 2027
MissoulaMontanaUnited StatesMissoula MarathonThe Missoula Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each June on a point-to-point valley road in Missoula, United States. Its small-city atmosphere and fast terrain give it an outsized reputation among experienced marathoners. The route passes ranch land, the Clark Fork valley, and a fast final approach into Missoula's core. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 27 June 2027
