Marathons in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is home to 5 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Bristol, Derry, Keene, and Manchester, and more.

Manchester City Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 572 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.

DerryNew HampshireUnited States

Cheap Marathon

Cheap Marathon draws approximately 550 finishers each April on a scenic road in Derry, United States. Millennium Running's flat rail-trail marathon ranks among the nation's top Boston-qualifier percentages with a time-trial start. The flat out-and-back course uses the Windham and Derry Rail Trail for two marathon loops. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Saturday, 3 April 2027

KeeneNew HampshireUnited States

Clarence DeMar Marathon

The Clarence DeMar Marathon draws approximately 308 finishers each September on a scenic road in Keene, United States. The Clarence DeMar Marathon honors a six-time Boston champion on a USATF-certified course through the Monadnock Region. The course passes Surry Mountain Dam, Bretwood Golf Course, and historic Keene neighborhoods during peak foliage season. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027

NashuaNew HampshireUnited States

Granite State Marathon

The Granite State Marathon draws approximately 63 finishers each November on an urban road in Nashua, United States. Nashua's Granite State Marathon serves southern New Hampshire runners on a certified urban loop. The course tours Nashua neighborhoods, riverfront roads, and southern New Hampshire city streets. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Saturday, 8 May 2027

ManchesterNew HampshireUnited States

Manchester City Marathon

The Manchester City Marathon draws approximately 572 finishers each November on an urban road in Manchester, United States. New Hampshire's largest marathon is Millennium Running's Queen City Boston qualifier through the state's biggest city. The course tours Manchester's Millyard, North End, Merrimack River crossings, and Goffstown Rail Trail connectors. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

BristolNew HampshireUnited States

New Hampshire Marathon

The New Hampshire Marathon draws approximately 230 finishers each October on a scenic road in Bristol, United States. Bristol's New Hampshire Marathon is one of New England's scenic fall races around Newfound Lake. The course circles Newfound Lake with peak-foliage views of the Lakes Region and surrounding mountains. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027

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ScrantonPennsylvaniaUnited States· 91 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 CityNew JerseyUnited States· 235 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, 18 April 2027

BuffaloNew YorkUnited States· 236 km away

Buffalo Marathon

The Buffalo Marathon draws approximately 1,209 finishers each May on an urban road in Buffalo, United States. Western New York's signature Memorial Day marathon combines a flat course with strong local crowd support. The route passes Delaware Park, waterfront stretches along Lake Erie, and Buffalo neighborhoods on a flat urban loop. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 30 May 2027

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New YorkNew YorkUnited States· 241 km away

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

PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUnited States· 257 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: Saturday, 21 November 2026

HartfordConnecticutUnited States· 293 km away

Hartford Marathon

The Hartford Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October through Connecticut's capital on the Connecticut River. The course passes the State Capitol's gold dome, Bushnell Park, and the riverfront trails on flat New England terrain. October's crisp Connecticut autumn and the USATF-certified fast course make it New England's premier fall marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 9 October 2027

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