Race calendar · Marathon
Find a Marathon anywhere in the US. 430 upcoming Marathon races with dates, entry fees, start-line maps, and - for the ones with published results - what the field actually ran.
What the field actually runs
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
By the numbers
The Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Across the 207 Marathon editions on RunSesh with published results, the median finisher ran 4:30:20, and the median winning time was 2:49:11. So a Marathon under 4:30:20 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
Almost certainly not. In a typical Marathon on RunSesh the last recorded finisher came in around 6:58:23, well over an hour behind the median of 4:30:20. Real fields have a long tail of walkers and run-walkers behind the middle of the pack, and they are far slower than most first-timers expect.
The median Marathon on RunSesh finished 104 runners, across 207 editions with published results. Most Marathon races are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field.
Yes, 72 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 58 are trail races, and 14 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
The typical Marathon entry on RunSesh is $40, with paid entries running from $10 up to about $1000, and 7 Marathon races that are free to enter. 248 of them already have a price increase scheduled, so entering early is almost always the cheaper option.
October is the busiest month for Marathon races, with 91 of the 430 upcoming. If your training block is flexible, aiming at the busiest month gives you the most races to pick from and the best chance of finding one close to home.
