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See all 307 on the index1. Missoula Marathon
Overall score 4.9ExcellentStrong evidence · 6 sources + 577 runner ratings
Missoula, United States
Next race 27 Jun 2027
“They get an A plus for bathrooms at the start line” RaceRaves Missoula Marathon reviews
1. Missoula Marathon
Overall score 4.9ExcellentStrong evidence · 6 sources + 577 runner ratingsTop 1%Missoula, United States · Next race 27 Jun 2027
Racers loveFinish across the Higgins Avenue Bridge, packed with spectators.
Watch outOne climb around miles 13 to 15 (21 to 24 km).
“They get an A plus for bathrooms at the start line” RaceRaves Missoula Marathon reviews
- Air
- 8–16 °C (46–61 °F)
- Field
- about 1,250
- Best
- Race 4.6
- Weakest
- Stay and travel 3.6
2. Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Overall score 4.8ExcellentStrong evidence · 12 sources + 199 runner ratings
Chicago, United States
Next race 10 Oct 2027
“Crowd support at Chicago is like no other!” Many runners, RaceRaves (199 reviews)
2. Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Overall score 4.8ExcellentStrong evidence · 12 sources + 199 runner ratingsTop 1%Chicago, United States · Next race 10 Oct 2027
Racers loveAbout 1.7 million spectators line the 42.2 km (26.2 mi) loop through 29 neighbourhoods
Watch outLottery odds are low: about 55,000 places for over 200,000 applicants in 2026
“Crowd support at Chicago is like no other!” Many runners, RaceRaves (199 reviews)
- Air
- 8–22 °C (46–72 °F)
- Field
- about 54,500
- Best
- Race 4.8
- Weakest
- Entry 1.3
3. Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP
Overall score 4.8ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sources
Valencia, Spain
Next race 6 Dec 2026
“I found the last part of the race incredibly challenging” Guy Cowen-Hutton (posted by Tom Tinsley), Claremont Road Runners (Guy Cowen-Hutton)
Climbing 30 m (98 ft)
3. Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP
Overall score 4.8ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sourcesTop 2%Valencia, Spain · Next race 6 Dec 2026
Racers loveFast and flat: about 30 m (98 ft) of gain, sea level and nine world records since 2017.
Watch outWarm years: about 24 °C (75 °F) by halfway in 2025. Carry sun protection and use the sponge stations.
“I found the last part of the race incredibly challenging” Guy Cowen-Hutton (posted by Tom Tinsley), Claremont Road Runners (Guy Cowen-Hutton)
- Air
- 8–16 °C (46–61 °F)
- Climbing
- 30 m (98 ft)
- Field
- about 30,000
- Best
- Support 4.7
- Weakest
- Entry 2.9
4. Allianz Richmond Marathon
Overall score 4.7ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sources
Richmond, United States
Next race 14 Nov 2026
“Reviewers call it America's Friendliest” 368 ratings, 20 recent reviews, RaceRaves (2026 page)
Climbing 90 m (295 ft)
4. Allianz Richmond Marathon
Overall score 4.7ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sourcesTop 2%Richmond, United States · Next race 14 Nov 2026
Racers loveDownhill final mile, about 19 m (61 ft), into the riverfront party at Brown's Island.
Watch outSold out for 2026 with a waitlist; registration opens in March.
“Reviewers call it America's Friendliest” 368 ratings, 20 recent reviews, RaceRaves (2026 page)
- Air
- 3–16 °C (37–61 °F)
- Climbing
- 90 m (295 ft)
- Field
- about 5,000
- Best
- Support 4.6
- Weakest
- Entry 3.1
5. Flying Pig Marathon
Overall score 4.6ExcellentStrong evidence · 8 sources + 624 runner ratings
Cincinnati, United States
Last race 3 May 2026
“Pain is temporary, online race results are forever” Trevor Spencer, Marathon Training Academy recap
Climbing 376 m (1,230 ft)
5. Flying Pig Marathon
Overall score 4.6ExcellentStrong evidence · 8 sources + 624 runner ratingsTop 2%Cincinnati, United States · Last race 3 May 2026
Racers loveCrowd support is the standout, with neighbourhood parties and costumes.
Watch outHilly: about 376 m (1,234 ft) of gain, with the main climb to Eden Park.
“Pain is temporary, online race results are forever” Trevor Spencer, Marathon Training Academy recap
- Air
- 12–22 °C (54–72 °F)
- Climbing
- 376 m (1,230 ft)
- Field
- about 5,000
- Best
- Support 4.9
- Weakest
- Conditions 3.1
6. TCS London Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sources + 224 runner ratings
London, United Kingdom
Next race 25 Apr 2027
“This was the best race ever!” 47 ratings, 20 written reviews, RaceRaves
Climbing 85 m (280 ft)
6. TCS London Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sources + 224 runner ratingsTop 3%London, United Kingdom · Next race 25 Apr 2027
Racers loveCrowds several people deep for most of 42.2 km (26.2 mi), loudest on Tower Bridge.
Watch outBallot odds are a few percent; charity places need at least GBP 2,750 raised.
“This was the best race ever!” 47 ratings, 20 written reviews, RaceRaves
- Air
- 9–15 °C (48–59 °F)
- Climbing
- 85 m (280 ft)
- Field
- about 59,800
- Best
- Race 4.5
- Weakest
- Entry 1.1
7. Williams Route 66 Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 6 sources + 263 runner ratings
Tulsa, United States
Next race 22 Nov 2026
“This race is all about fan support from the locals” RaceRaves Williams Route 66 Marathon reviews
Climbing 244 m (800 ft)
7. Williams Route 66 Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 6 sources + 263 runner ratingsTop 3%Tulsa, United States · Next race 22 Nov 2026
Racers loveBlock parties and neighbours' aid stations along most of the route.
Watch outAbout 245 m (800 ft) of climbing, most in miles 6 to 12 (10 to 19 km).
“This race is all about fan support from the locals” RaceRaves Williams Route 66 Marathon reviews
- Air
- 0–12 °C (32–54 °F)
- Climbing
- 244 m (800 ft)
- Field
- about 818
- Best
- Support 4.8
- Weakest
- Course 3.5
8. Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sources
Minneapolis to St. Paul, United States
Last race 4 Oct 2026
“Let's cruise to the finish and have a good time.” Brian Rock, Running with Rock (2025 race report)
Climbing 175 m (575 ft)
8. Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sourcesTop 3%Minneapolis to St. Paul, United States · Last race 4 Oct 2026
Racers loveCourse runs past four lakes and the Mississippi, then up Summit Avenue to the Minnesota State Capitol.
Watch outHeat risk: 2023 was cancelled and 2025 hit 21 to 23 °C (70 to 73 °F). 2027 moves to mid-October.
“Let's cruise to the finish and have a good time.” Brian Rock, Running with Rock (2025 race report)
- Air
- 7–18 °C (45–64 °F)
- Climbing
- 175 m (575 ft)
- Field
- about 7,000
- Best
- Course 4.9
- Weakest
- Entry 2.8
9. Guthrie Wineglass Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 8 sources + 113 runner ratings
Corning, United States
Last race 4 Oct 2026
“Every part of this race was amazing” RaceRaves (64 ratings, 26 marathon)
Climbing 119 m (390 ft)
9. Guthrie Wineglass Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 8 sources + 113 runner ratingsTop 4%Corning, United States · Last race 4 Oct 2026
Racers loveFinish on Market Street in Corning, with crowds lining the pedestrian bridge.
Watch outLodging is scarce at USD 250 to 350 a night. Book by May; expect two or three night minimums.
“Every part of this race was amazing” RaceRaves (64 ratings, 26 marathon)
- Air
- 6–17 °C (43–63 °F)
- Climbing
- 119 m (390 ft)
- Field
- about 2,309
- Best
- Race 4.8
- Weakest
- Stay and travel 2.3
10. Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 6 sources + 168 runner ratings
Oklahoma City, United States
Next race 25 Apr 2027
“still goes off like clockwork” RaceRaves Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon…
10. Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Overall score 4.5ExcellentStrong evidence · 6 sources + 168 runner ratingsTop 4%Oklahoma City, United States · Next race 25 Apr 2027
Racers loveA moment of silence at the start and 168 names read at the finish.
Watch outThe finish funnels into Scissortail Park and can bottleneck.
“still goes off like clockwork” RaceRaves Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon…
- Air
- 10–24 °C (50–75 °F)
- Field
- about 2,527
- Best
- Support 4.7
- Weakest
- Conditions 2.7
11. TCS New York City Marathon
Overall score 4.4Very goodStrong evidence · 10 sources + 157 runner ratings
New York, United States
Next race 1 Nov 2026
“Unbelievable crowds that cheer you up during the entire race.” RaceRaves
Climbing 250 m (820 ft)
11. TCS New York City Marathon
Overall score 4.4Very goodStrong evidence · 10 sources + 157 runner ratingsTop 4%New York, United States · Next race 1 Nov 2026
Racers loveAbout 1 million spectators line the 42.2 km (26.2 mi) route, loudest on First Avenue.
Watch outStart day runs 5 to 7 hours: buses from about 5:00 am, then 1 to 3 hours waiting outdoors.
“Unbelievable crowds that cheer you up during the entire race.” RaceRaves
- Air
- 7–13 °C (45–55 °F)
- Climbing
- 250 m (820 ft)
- Field
- about 59,200
- Best
- Support 4.5
- Weakest
- Entry 1.0
12. BMW Berlin Marathon
Overall score 4.4Very goodStrong evidence · 12 sources + 49 runner ratings
Berlin, Germany
Next race 26 Sep 2027
“Type 2 fun” Felix Wong blog
Climbing 73 m (240 ft)
12. BMW Berlin Marathon
Overall score 4.4Very goodStrong evidence · 12 sources + 49 runner ratingsTop 5%Berlin, Germany · Next race 26 Sep 2027
Racers loveGain is only about 73 m (240 ft), the lowest of any Major
Watch outEntry is a lottery with no stated odds, so plan a backup race
“Type 2 fun” Felix Wong blog
- Air
- 10–16 °C (50–61 °F)
- Climbing
- 73 m (240 ft)
- Field
- about 48,000
- Best
- Race 4.3
- Weakest
- Entry 1.6
