Marathons in New York

New York is home to 3 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Buffalo, Corning, and New York. The region hosts an Abbott World Marathon Major — New York City Marathon — putting it among the most sought-after destinations on the global racing calendar. New York City Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 56,000 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.

Buffalo, New York, United States🇺🇸

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, 2 May 2027

New York, New York, United States🇺🇸World 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

Corning, New York, United States🇺🇸

Wineglass Marathon

The Wineglass Marathon attracts approximately 1,816 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point through New York's Finger Lakes wine country. The course descends from Bath to Corning along scenic country roads past vineyards, waterfalls, and autumn-coloured hardwood forests. October's peak foliage and the fast descent make it one of the Northeast's most popular destination marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States🇺🇸· 71 km away

Cleveland Marathon

The Cleveland Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Cleveland, United States. The course starts and finishes in downtown Cleveland. The route crosses the Hope Memorial Bridge, passes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and follows the Lake Erie shoreline. Hilly with climbs on the Hope Memorial Bridge and through Ohio City.

Next race: Sunday, 16 May 2027

Toledo, Ohio, United States🇺🇸· 86 km away

Glass City Marathon

The Glass City Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on an urban road in Toledo, United States. It is one of the Midwest's best-known Boston-qualifier courses because the layout stays smooth and fast. The course passes Old West End boulevards, Ottawa Park, and wide residential roads designed for uninterrupted rhythm. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Detroit, Michigan, United States🇺🇸· 98 km away

Detroit Marathon

The Detroit Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Detroit, United States. The course starts and finishes in downtown Detroit. Mostly flat with climbs on the bridge and tunnel approaches.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Akron, Ohio, United States🇺🇸· 99 km away

Akron Marathon

The Akron Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each September through the Rubber City on the Ohio & Erie Canal. The course passes Stan Hywet Hall, the Akron Art Museum, and the canal towpath on rolling northeast Ohio terrain. September's crisp Midwest autumn and the intimate community atmosphere make it one of Ohio's best-loved marathons.

Next race: Saturday, 26 September 2026

Columbus, Ohio, United States🇺🇸· 179 km away

Columbus Marathon

The Columbus Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Columbus, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Ohio Statehouse. The route passes the Short North, Ohio State University, and German Village. Very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026