Is September a good month for a Marathon?
It is one of the thinnest months of the year for the Marathon. September carries 10, against 97 in October. Expect to book earlier and travel further, and start from the states below rather than from a date.
Race calendar · September 2026
September 2026 Marathon Races in the United States
10 Marathon races across the US in September 2026, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
10 Marathon races in September 2026
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The September Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
September Marathon Races by State
September Marathon Races by City
Soonest Marathon Races in September
10 total Sat, Sep 26, 2026Jackson Hole Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon Jackson, WYFrom $85Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Pacific Coast Running Festival Long Beach, WAFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Colonial Heights, VAFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon Belleville, ILFrom $120Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Seiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness Gulf Breeze, FLRegistration closedFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Sundown Rundown - Fifth Street Cross Edition Emmaus, PAFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) Oakley, UTFrom $55Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Baystate Marathon Lowell, MAFrom $115Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Berlin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sun, Sep 27, 2026Girls on the Run Rockies Boulderthon SoleMates 2026 Boulder, COFrom $25Details
Common Questions About Running a September Marathon
When in September are most Marathon races held?
The busiest weekend is September 26 and September 27, with 10 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, September 26 with 7. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
When should I sign up for a September Marathon?
As early as you can. 1 of these September Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a September Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $45, with paid entries running from $20 up to $120, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Are there trail Marathon races in September?
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
August and October sit either side of September, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.