Race calendar · January 2027

January 2027 Marathon Races in the United States

22 Marathon races across the US in January 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.

22 Marathon races in January 2027

5K in January10K in JanuaryHalf Marathon in JanuaryUltra in January

What the field actually runs

January Marathon Races, By the Numbers

4:34:41Median finish time
2:45:20Median winning time
206Median field size
11January 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 January

The January Race Weekends

Marathon races do not spread evenly across January. The busiest weekend is January 16 and January 17, with 8 of them. Another 4 fall on a weekday.

  1. Jan 9 – Jan 103
  2. Jan 16 – Jan 178
  3. Jan 23 – Jan 243
  4. Jan 30 – Jan 314

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The January Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,976 finishersThe Louisiana Marathonin the Half MarathonLongest-running7th year7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathonannual tradition

January Marathon Races by State

Florida 6Alabama 3California 3Georgia 2Utah 2Arizona 1Louisiana 1Minnesota 1Nevada 1North Carolina 1South Carolina 1

January Marathon Races by City

Orlando, FL 2Baton Rouge, LA 1Celebration, FL 1Daufuskie Island, SC 1DeBary, FL 1Decatur, AL 1Ellerbe, NC 1Escondido, CA 1Gulf Shores, AL 1Hawthorne, FL 1Jekyll Island, GA 1Kearns, UT 1Las Vegas, NV 1Minneapolis, MN 1Mobile, AL 1ORLANDO, FL 1Redding, CA 1Santa Clara, UT 1
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Soonest Marathon Races in January

22 total
Fri, Jan 1, 2027Revolution Run - New Years Day Morning Kearns, UTMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $40Details Thu, Jan 7, 20272027 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend Orlando, FL5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $75Details Thu, Jan 7, 20272027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Orlando, FL5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $130Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027San Diego 50 & Trail Runs Escondido, CA50 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon10 MilesFrom $15Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027River City Micro Marathon Decatur, ALMarathon10K5KFrom $35Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Mobile Marathon Mobile, ALMarathonHalf Marathon1.2 MilesFrom $20Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half Daufuskie Island, SCMarathonHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027The Louisiana Marathon Baton Rouge, LAMarathonHalf Marathon6.55 Miles5KFrom $20Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2 Hawthorne, FLMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $70Details Sat, Jan 16, 20277th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Ellerbe, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027RUN JEKYLL Jekyll Island, GAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $65Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K ,10K, 13.1M & 26.2M ORLANDO, FL5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $30Register

Common Questions About Running a January Marathon

Is January a good month for a Marathon?

It is a lean month for the Marathon. January carries 22, against 97 in October and 10 in September, the quietest. A January race is worth planning around rather than picking late, because the one that fits your training block may be the only one within reach.

When in January are most Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend is January 16 and January 17, with 8 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, January 16 with 6. Another 4 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a January Marathon?

As early as you can. 14 of these January Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 21 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a January Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $40, with paid entries running from $15 up to $1000. 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 11 of these January Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 4:34:41, and the median winning time was 2:45:20. So anything under 4:34:41 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 January Marathon field?

The median one finished 206 runners, across the 11 of these January 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 7:13:39.

Which states have the most January Marathon races?

Florida has 6, Alabama has 3, California has 3, Georgia has 2, Utah has 2. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a January weekend gives you the most to choose from.

Are there trail Marathon races in January?

Yes, 2 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Marathon Races in Other Months

December and February sit either side of January, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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