Is February a good month for a Marathon?
February sits in the middle of the year for the Marathon, carrying 30 against 97 in October and 10 in September. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.
Race calendar · February 2027
February 2027 Marathon Races in the United States
30 Marathon races across the US in February 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
30 Marathon races in February 2027
What the field actually runs
February Marathon Races, By the Numbers
4:20:27Median finish time
2:55:41Median winning time
59Median field size
15February Marathon races with published results
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 Sep 22, 2026.
When in February
The February Race Weekends
Marathon races do not spread evenly across February. The busiest weekend is February 6 and February 7, with 9 of them. Another 6 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February Marathon Races by State
February Marathon Races by City
Soonest Marathon Races in February
30 total Fri, Feb 5, 2027Groundhog Day Marathon Walker, MIFrom $69Details Fri, Feb 5, 2027YMCA Critz Tybee Run Tybee Island, GAFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Railway Marathon & Half Marathon Fultondale, ALFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Golden Gate Trail Run Sausalito, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027DONNA Marathon Weekend Jacksonville Beach, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (05) Beaumont, TXFrom $30Register Sun, Feb 7, 2027Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon Tallahassee, FLFrom $45Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Warm Up Columbus Dublin, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027St. Petersburg Distance Classic Saint Petersburg, FLFrom $15Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027SARR Great Greenway Marathon Relay San Antonio, TXFrom $40Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Health First Florida Marathon Weekend Melbourne, FLFrom $40Details Fri, Feb 12, 2027Urgent Care of Berwick Love Chocolate Savannah, GAFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running a February Marathon
When in February are most Marathon races held?
The busiest weekend is February 6 and February 7, with 9 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, February 7 with 5. Another 6 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a February Marathon?
As early as you can. 21 of these February Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 27 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a February Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $40, with paid entries running from $0.01 up to $140. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Marathon time?
Across the 15 of these February Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 4:20:27, and the median winning time was 2:55:41. So anything under 4:20:27 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.
How big is a typical February Marathon field?
The median one finished 59 runners, across the 15 of these February Marathon races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 6:43:48.
Which states have the most February Marathon races?
Florida has 7, Texas has 5, California has 4, North Carolina has 4, Georgia has 2. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a February weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail Marathon races in February?
Yes, one race around the United States gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
Marathon Races in Other Months
January and March sit either side of February, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.