Is July a good month for a Marathon?
It is one of the thinnest months of the year for the Marathon. July carries 14, against 71 in April. Expect to book earlier and travel further, and start from the states below rather than from a date.
Race calendar · July 2027
Marathons in July 2027
14 marathons across the US in July 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
What the field actually runs
July Marathons, By the Numbers
5:48:18Median finish time
3:25:15Median winning time
25Median field size
7July marathons 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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in July
The July Race Weekends
Marathons are not spread evenly across July. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any July Marathon, from the most recent published results.
July Marathons by State
Marathons by City in July
The Next Marathons in July
14 total Sat, Jul 10, 2027San Lorenzo River Trail Run Santa Cruz, CAFrom $80Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Madison Marathon Ennis, MTFrom $100Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Big Sky Marathon Ennis, MTFrom $100Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Bob Marshall Trail Races Seeley Lake, MTFrom $75Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Austin Solstice Circuit 52 Miler 50K Marathon 25K Half-Marathon 10K 5K 12-Hour Solo & Relay Spicewood, TXFrom $100Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Alaska Salmon Runs Cordova, AKRegistration opens Nov 29From $70Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Augusta Marathon - 5K/10K/Half/Full - Running Festival Augusta, MEFrom $105Details Thu, Jul 22, 2027Trail Camp for Big Kids Burnsville, NCFrom $45Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Jack & Jill Marathon & Half Snoqualmie Pass, WAFrom $165Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Run the Pier Running Festival Manistee, MIRegistration opens Jan 17, 2027From $100Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Wellsboro, PAFrom $80Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Emporium, PAFrom $80Details
Common Questions About Running a July Marathon
When in July are most marathons held?
The busiest weekend is July 17 and July 18, with 4 of them, 3 of those on Saturday, July 17. One more falls on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for it.
What is a good Marathon time?
Across the 7 of these July marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 5:48:18, and the median winning time was 3:25:15. So anything under 5:48:18 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 July Marathon field?
The median one finished 25 runners, across the 7 of these July marathons 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 7:16:45.
Are there trail marathons in July?
Yes, 5 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.