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Running Calendar United States: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events

1,516 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 4,422 races in United States with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events1,51636 confirmed dates
Competitions4,422Races & courses
Distances5 - 163.7 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,550 m D+Course elevation profile

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 14, 2026Ocean City Running FestivalWest Ocean City, Maryland, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km5 km
Nov 14, 2026Charlotte MarathonCharlotte, North Carolina, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nov 14, 2026Allianz Richmond MarathonRichmond, Virginia, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA)Santa Ynez, California, US
Trail Running
51 km25 km
Nov 15, 2026Madison MarathonMadison, Wisconsin, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Williams Route 66 MarathonTulsa, Oklahoma, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nov 21, 2026The Tour of TucsonTucson, Arizona, US
Road CyclingRoad Running
163.7 km101.9 km52.6 km5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Philadelphia MarathonPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8.05 km
Nov 21, 2026JFK 50 MileBoonsboro, Maryland, US
Trail Running
50 km
Nov 22, 2026Space Coast MarathonCocoa Beach, Florida, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km
Nov 29, 2026Seattle MarathonSeattle, Washington, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026San Antonio MarathonSan Antonio, Texas, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The running destination of United States in north-america is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 1,516 public events and 4,422 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Home to World Marathon Majors in Boston, New York, and Chicago plus iconic 100-mile ultras. Key host locations include West Ocean City, Charlotte, Richmond, and Santa Ynez. Notable events in the selection include Ocean City Running Festival, Charlotte Marathon, and Allianz Richmond Marathon.

Race distances span from 5 km to 163.7 km, reaching up to +1,550 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for United States includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in United States?

RunningCompass currently lists 1,516 verified events with 4,422 individual races in United States. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Ocean City Running Festival, Charlotte Marathon, and Allianz Richmond Marathon.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in United States?

Events in United States focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 163.7 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include West Ocean City, Charlotte, Richmond, and Santa Ynez.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in United States?

The most selective courses in United States climb up to +1,550 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in United States?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

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