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 59,226 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.
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ClevelandOhioUnited 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: Saturday, 15 May 2027
ToledoOhioUnited 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, 25 April 2027
DetroitMichiganUnited 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
AkronOhioUnited 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, 25 September 2027
ColumbusOhioUnited 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 North Bank Park (311 W Long St). The route passes the Ohio Statehouse, Short North, Ohio State University, German Village, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026
EriePennsylvaniaUnited States· 214 km away
Erie Marathon
The Erie Marathon draws approximately 1,300 finishers each September on a lakeside loop road in Erie, United States. Running almost entirely inside a state park gives it an unusually calm race-day feel for a fast marathon. The loop passes Lake Erie shoreline, wooded park roads, and wide open lake views with almost no climbing. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027