Marathons in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to 3 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Boston, Falmouth, and Lowell. The region hosts an Abbott World Marathon Major — Boston Marathon — putting it among the most sought-after destinations on the global racing calendar. Boston Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 26,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States🇺🇸

Baystate Marathon

The Baystate Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier favourite, drawing about 1,700 finishers each October on a fast point-to-point from Lowell to Chelmsford through northeastern Massachusetts. The net-downhill course follows the Merrimack River valley with cool October New England weather. It is one of the fastest autumn marathons in the northeastern United States.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Boston, Massachusetts, United States🇺🇸World Marathon Major

Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and the only major requiring qualification for most runners. Starting in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street, the course features the challenging Heartbreak Hill and legendary New England crowd support. It is the pinnacle race for competitive amateur marathoners.

Next race: Monday, 19 April 2027

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States🇺🇸

Cape Cod Marathon

The Cape Cod Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Falmouth, United States. Its autumn timing captures Cape scenery after summer crowds fade. The route passes sea inlets, cranberry-country roads, and breezy sections with Buzzards Bay views. Sea inlets and cranberry-country roads climb with breezy Buzzards Bay views after summer crowds fade from this classic October Cape course.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States🇺🇸· 22 km away

Steamtown Marathon

The Steamtown Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point from Forest City to downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. The course descends through the Pocono foothills and Lackawanna Valley on scenic country roads with autumn foliage. October's peak Pennsylvania colour and the fast descent make it a popular Boston-qualifier in the Anthracite Coal Region.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States🇺🇸· 137 km away

Jersey City Marathon

The Jersey City Marathon draws approximately 2,313 finishers each April on an urban road in Jersey City, United States. It is one of the fastest spring marathons in the Northeast because the profile stays flat almost all day. The course passes Exchange Place, Liberty State Park, and long Hudson River stretches with skyline views toward Lower Manhattan. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

New York, New York, United States🇺🇸· 143 km awayWorld Marathon Major

New York City Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world, taking runners through all five boroughs — Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. The course crosses five bridges and finishes in Central Park, delivering an unmatched big-city marathon experience.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States🇺🇸· 145 km away

Philadelphia Marathon

The Philadelphia Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Philadelphia, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Philadelphia Museum of Art — the 'Rocky Steps'. The route passes Independence Hall, the Schuylkill River trail, and Boathouse Row. Mostly flat along the river with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States🇺🇸· 228 km away

Atlantic City Marathon

The Atlantic City Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each October on a boardwalk and coastal road in Atlantic City, United States. It is one of the oldest marathons in the United States and still leans into classic resort-city character. The course passes the boardwalk, marina districts, and long seaside stretches beside casinos and beaches. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026