Race calendar · July 2027

July 2027 Marathon Races in the United States

12 Marathon races 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.

12 Marathon races in July 2027

5K in July10K in JulyHalf Marathon in JulyUltra in July

What the field actually runs

July Marathon Races, By the Numbers

5:51:30Median finish time
3:52:33Median winning time
27Median field size
6July 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 July

The July Race Weekends

Marathon races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 24 and July 25, with 4 of them.

  1. Jul 10 – Jul 113
  2. Jul 17 – Jul 183
  3. Jul 24 – Jul 254
  4. Jul 31 – Aug 12

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field301 finishersBurning River Endurance Run & Relayin the Marathon

July Marathon Races by State

Montana 4Pennsylvania 2California 1Maine 1Michigan 1Ohio 1Texas 1Washington 1

July Marathon Races by City

Ennis, MT 2Augusta, ME 1Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1Emporium, PA 1Manistee, MI 1Santa Cruz, CA 1Seeley Lake, MT 1Snoqualmie Pass, WA 1Spicewood, TX 1Wellsboro, PA 1West Yellowstone, MT 1
Open map ↗

Soonest Marathon Races in July

12 total
Sat, Jul 10, 2027San Lorenzo River Trail Run Santa Cruz, CA6.3 MilesHalf Marathon30KMarathonFrom $60Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Madison Marathon Ennis, MTMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $80Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Big Sky Marathon Ennis, MTMarathonHalf Marathon50KFrom $80Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Bob Marshall Trail Races Seeley Lake, MT50K25KMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Austin Solstice Circuit 52 Miler 50K Marathon 25K Half-Marathon 10K 5K 12-Hour Solo & Relay Spicewood, TX52.7 Miles31 MilesMarathon27KFrom $40Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Augusta Marathon - 5K/10K/Half/Full - Running Festival Augusta, MEMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Jack & Jill Marathon & Half Snoqualmie Pass, WAMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $122Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Run the Pier Running Festival Manistee, MI5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonRegistration opens Jan 17, 2027From $45Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Wellsboro, PAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $40Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Emporium, PAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $40Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Burning River Endurance Run & Relay Cuyahoga Falls, OH100 Miles50 MilesMarathonRegistration opens Dec 1From $80Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Yellowstone Park Trail Races West Yellowstone, MTMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $45Details

Common Questions About Running a July Marathon

Is July a good month for a Marathon?

It is a lean month for the Marathon. July carries 12, against 97 in October and 10 in September, the quietest. A July 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 July are most Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend is July 24 and July 25, with 4 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, July 24 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.

When should I sign up for a July Marathon?

As early as you can. 6 of these July Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 10 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a July Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $45, with paid entries running from $25 up to $122. 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 6 of these July Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 5:51:30, and the median winning time was 3:52:33. So anything under 5:51:30 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 27 runners, across the 6 of these July 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 8:59:13.

Are there trail Marathon races in July?

Yes, 4 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Marathon Races in Other Months

June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember