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Stinson Beach Marathon, 25k and 7 Mile
Stinson Beach, California 9497026.00 mi, November 4, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US ON MT. TAMALPAIS! Mt. Tamalpais is a treasure trove of pristine trails. We've put together the best singletrack the mountain has to offer for some of the most beautiful mileage ...
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2 Harrisdirect Seattle Marathon 2005
Seattle, Washington 9810326.20 mi, November 27, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Rolling course with hilly sections and scenic views of downtown Seattle and Lake Washington. RRCA and AIMS certified 26.2 and 13.1 mile course. Course map is available on the race websi ...
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3 Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 8381626.20 mi, May 28, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Marathon Course Description: The course begins and ends at North Idaho College. At an elevation of 2391 feet, the 26.2 mile course starts with a large flat loop through the city of Coeu ...
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4 National Marathon
Washington, D.C. 2000126.20 mi, March 25, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The first official marathon in Washington DC since 2002 -- Starts and finishes at RFK Stadium, where the Washington Nationals baseball team plays -- Come be part of America's new ...
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5 Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 5 Mile
Big Sur, California 9392026.00 mi, October 7, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN BIG SUR! The Monterey Peninsula boasts a wide range of post-race activities: From the wineries in Carmel Valley, to the eclectic art galleries and fabulous restaurants of Carm ...
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6 Wenatchee Marathon
Wenatchee, Washington 9880126.20 mi, April 23, 2006, Filed Under: Running
This race has 5 events for runners and walkers: a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K (for kids). In these runs, you will find a scenic, traffic free course featuring apple blossoms, snow-capped m ...
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7 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
Susanville, California 9612726.20 mi, October 10, 2004, Filed Under: Running
What could be sweeter? A super-fast scenic trail that?s groomed to perfection and easy on your knees, winds mile after mile through northeast California?s most gorgeous landscapes. You might just set ...
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8 Whidbey Island Marathon
Oak Harbor, Washington 9827726.20 mi, April 2, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Want to run a gorgeous scenic course on country backroads and along waterfront coastline? Starting near Oak Harbor, a point-to-point rolling course along the eastern shoreline of Whidbey Island, Washi ...
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9 Rocky Mountain Festival for Runners
Durango, Colorado 8130126.20 mi, October 10, 2004, Filed Under: Running
The Durango Marathon & Telegraph Trail 50K courses are open for 9 hours. Walkers are welcome. The Horse Gulch Trail 25K and SJC Half Marathon courses are open for 4.5 hours. Course su ...
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10 Dallas White Rock Marathon
Dallas, Texas 7525126.22 mi, December 11, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The 26.2-mile marathon course, mostly flat with a few rolling hills, begins and ends at the American Airlines Center near downtown Dallas. Along the way, runners pass through the wooded Turtle Creek a ...
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11 Baltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, Maryland 2120126.20 mi, October 15, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The course travels through the many diverse neighborhoods including the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. The finish stretch takes runners through Ca ...
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12 Mount Desert Island Marathon
Bar Harbor, Maine 0460926.20 mi, October 16, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Mount Desert Island Marathon! Our certified 26.2-mile foot race begins in downtown Bar Harbor, where the first mile out is slightly downhill, which will allow runn ...
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13 New York City Marathon
New York, New York 1012826.20 mi, November 5, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The first New York City Marathon, in 1970, was four-plus laps of Central Park. In 1976, in celebration of the U.S. bicentennial, NYRR moved the marathon to the streets of New York's five boroughs: Sta ...
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14 Mardi Gras Marathon
New Orleans, Louisiana 7001126.20 mi, February 27, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and Kids 1 Mile Race are held around the end of February in New Orleans, finishing and starting at the Louisiana Superdome. ...
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15 The San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, California 9410726.20 mi, July 26, 2009, Filed Under: Running
Be a part of the only race that runs on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge! The USAT&F Certified loop course highlights the best of San Francisco. San Francisco's blend of natural beauty, big ci ...
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16 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 7310226.20 mi, April 24, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Listed in January 2005 Runner's World magazine among the 12 "Must Run" marathons in the world. MOST MEMORABLE Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon ?A very moving maratho ...
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17 Teton Dam Marathon
Rexburg, Idaho 8344026.20 mi, June 14, 2008, Filed Under: Running
EARLY REGISTRATION January 1 – May 31 at 11:59 p.m. LATE REGISTRATION June 1 – June 11 at 11:59 p.m. ($10 late fee applied to entry fee) RUNNER LIMITS PER RACE ONLY 1,500 RUNNERS WILL BE ...
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18 Jacksonville Bank Marathon
Jacksonville, Florida 3221726.20 mi, December 18, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Jacksonville Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified. The course starts at The Bolles School on San Jose Blvd. and heads South to Mandarin, does a loop and heads back along the St. John's ...
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19 The San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, California 9410726.20 mi, July 25, 2010, Filed Under: Running
Run the Golden Gate Bridge in the 2010 San Francisco Marathon! ...
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20 RE - MAX Preferred Trailbreaker Marathon
Waukesha, Wisconsin 5318826.00 mi, April 1, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Marathon course covers approximately four miles of city streets and sidewalks, 15 miles of improved trails (including the Glacial Drumlin Trail), and 7 miles of the Ice Age Trail. Miles 10 through ...
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21 Portland Marathon
Portland, Oregon 9720526.20 mi, October 9, 2004, Filed Under: Running
Three loop marathon with a fair amount of small hills and one large one at mile 17 well organized and caters to the runner, a large amount of spectators and lots of music a fun one to run. ...
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22 Run for the Border Marathon
Plentywood, Montana 5925426.20 mi, May 29, 2004, Filed Under: Running
If you?re a runner or cyclist and like traveling and exploring new and different areas, enjoy clean, clear air, wide open spaces, long summer days, and vast stretches highways with virtually no traffi ...
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23 ING Miami Marathon
Miami, Florida 3325626.20 mi, January 27, 2008, Filed Under: Running
The Official Race Program describes the course as follows: "A morning start in front of American Airlines Arena welcomes 10,000 runners to the "Majic City". Standing under Miami's "Statue of Liber ...
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24 Ogden Marathon
Ogden, Utah 8440326.20 mi, May 6, 2006, Filed Under: Running
A generally downhill rolling course that features the bucolic Huntsville Valley and the beautiful Ogden canyon. Start above Huntsville and run down Hwy 39, through Eden, around the Pineview Reservoi ...
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25 Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Estes Park, Colorado 8051726.20 mi, June 19, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The highest paved marathon in the world - and one of the most scenic. Our USAT&F certified course takes you on a spirit-soaring tour of the majestic Estes Valley, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Pa ...
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26 Holualoa Tucson Marathon and the Jim Click Relay
Tucson, Arizona 8572826.20 mi, December 4, 2005, Filed Under: Running
This is a mostly downhill race it drops about 2000 feet. It is mostly gradual. The marathon has about 1500 runners. The course is open for the full marathon for 6 official hours. However, if you s ...
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27 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
Ellerbe, North Carolina 2833826.20 mi, March 25, 2006, Filed Under: Running
This course is a loop starting and finishing in front of the Inn. This is a low traffic rural area with many farms and large tracts of uninhabited woodland. Most runners consider thi ...
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28 Golden Gate Marathon, Half Marathon and 7 Mile
Sausalito, California 9496526.00 mi, April 1, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN THE MARIN HEADLANDS! As you view San Francisco tucked behind the rolling green hills of the Marin Headlands, you'll liken the image to Dorothy encountering the Emerald City. O ...
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29 Shiprock Marathon and Relays
Shiprock, New Mexico 8742026.20 mi, May 6, 2006, Filed Under: Running
23rd Annual Shiprock Marathon & Relays, Half-Marathon, and 10K Trail Walk (non-competitive). Only event of its kind on the Navajo Nation. High desert scenery is spectacular. Course passes by the on ...
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30 Country Music Marathon
Nashville, Tennessee 3720926.20 mi, April 28, 2007, Filed Under: Running
General Race Info The 8th annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will start in Centennial Park and run through Nashville's most scenic sights. 50 bands on 28 entertainment stages ...
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31 Disney World Marathon
Orlando, Florida 3280126.20 mi, January 8, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Starts at Epcot, with all the lights and music going, tons of Porta Johns at the start, (warm, clean bathrooms in all the parks are open), then off to the Magic Kingdom and a run down Main Street, aro ...
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32 Napa Valley Wine Country Classic Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Calistoga, California 9451526.00 mi, October 28, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN THE WINE COUNTRY! Babbling streams will be your soundtrack as you challenge yourself on the lush singletrack within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. This state park is a local tr ...
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33 Eugene Marathon
Eugene, Oregon 9740126.20 mi, April 29, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Could you add our event to your calander? Thanks, Richard Maher Race Director for The Eugene Marathon MAJOR MARATHON TO BE HELD IN EUGENE, OREGON Date: May 18t ...
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34 Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, Arkansas 7220126.20 mi, March 7, 2010, Filed Under: Running
***presented by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette*** One bodacious race offering the largest marathon finisher’s medal on earth! The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are a running and walking t ...
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35 Big Island International Marathon
Hilo, Hawaii 9672126.20 mi, March 19, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Beautiful, tropicial, within lush rain forest. First half of race run over wooden bridges with bamboo and waterfalls as a backdrop. After 9 miles the race follows along the Pacific Ocean, hu ...
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36 Stumpy's Marathon
Newark, Delaware 1971126.20 mi, September 11, 2005, Filed Under: Running
26.2 miles of single track, some dirt road, quiet woodlands, open meadows, moderately rolling terrain with a couple steep 200-300 meter elevation gains, one or two creek crossings, at least one short ...
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37 Columbus Marathon
Columbus, Ohio 4321526.20 mi, October 17, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The 25th Anniversary Columbus Marathon, slated for October 17, 2004, is presented by Nationwide and supported by Alaskan Falls, WOW! Internet and Cable and Delta Airlines. The race will feature more t ...
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38 Muir Woods Marathon, 25K and 7 Mile
Stinson Beach, California 9497026.20 mi, April 22, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN STINSON BEACH! Mt. Tamalpais is a treasure trove of pristine trails. We've put together the best singletrack the mountain has to offer for some of the most beautiful mileage y ...
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39 Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston, Texas 7701026.20 mi, January 15, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Chevron Houston Marathon invites you to be a part of Houston?s largest single-day sporting event. Combined with the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and Houston Press/Smart Financial 5K, more than 20, ...
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40 Whistlestop Marathon
Ashland, Wisconsin 5480626.20 mi, October 14, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The WhistleStop Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relays is a point-to-point course to be held on the Tri-County Corridor, a rail-trail recently paved with limestone gravel. The course offers a flat and fa ...
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41 Marine Corps Marathon
Washington, D.C. 2213426.20 mi, October 30, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The People's Marathon, one of the best introductory and middle-of-the-pack kind of races out there, is held annually in and around Washington, DC. The course is sponsored and organized by the Marine ...
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42 Steamboat Marathon
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 8048726.20 mi, June 3, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Selected by Runner's World as one of the "10 Most Scenic Marathons of the Year" and one of the "Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America." This is an incredibly scenic course! Mar ...
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43 Tri-Cities Marathon and Marathon Relay
Richland, Washington 9935226.20 mi, October 29, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The race course is very scenic and flat. It crosses the Mighty Columbia River four times and runs through parks and alond the river its entire length. The only hills are associated with the bridges yo ...
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44 Rock 'N' Roll Marathon
San Diego, California 9212126.20 mi, June 3, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Since it's inception in 1998, The Original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego continues to be the leader in merging music and running mile by mile. Voted Best Race and Best Post-Race Party by Competi ...
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45 Las Vegas Marathon
Las Vegas, Nevada 8918026.20 mi, January 30, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The 39th Annual Las Vegas Marathon is expected to draw more than 10,000 racers, many of them International Elite runners. For the first time, the prize money will be in excess of $100,000. Over the n ...
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46 Sportshoe Center Maine Marathon and Maine Half Marathon
Portland, Maine 0410426.20 mi, October 1, 2006, Filed Under: Running
SELECTED NEW ENGLAND RUNNER MAGAZINE 2004 RACE OF THE YEAR!!! 15th Annual. Very scenic, out and back course, held during fall foliage season. First and last two miles run along our beautiful inner b ...
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47 Black Mountain Marathon
Black Mountain, North Carolina 2871126.20 mi, February 26, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Marathon runners start side-by-side with the Challengers (40 mile alternate race that starts at the same time) and duplicate their course to the Black Mountain Gap overlook on the famed Blue Ridge ...
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48 Mad City Marathon
Madison, Wisconsin 5370326.20 mi, May 28, 2006, Filed Under: Running
There is truly something for everyone in Madison- from our award winning museums and rich historical sites, to our exciting nightlife and our beautiful recreation areas. Madison boasts over 200 scenic ...
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49 Lake Geneva Marathon
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 5314726.20 mi, May 7, 2005, Filed Under: Running
20th annual Lake Geneva Marathon and associated races including a 1/2 marathon, 5k, 10k, and euro cross country race which is 22 miles on the famous Lake Geneva lake path. Also have a kayak-run adven ...
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50 Suntrust Richmond Marathon
Richmond, Virginia 2321926.20 mi, November 11, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Run the race that Runner?s World called America?s friendliest marathon in its list of their ?New Favorites? Now celebrating its 29th anniversary, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon prides i ...
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51 Valley of Fire Marathon
Logandale, Nevada 8902126.20 mi, November 18, 2006, Filed Under: Running
This is a difficult course weaving through beautiful red rock formation in Nevada's oldest and largest park.From Las Vegas, take exit 75 through the Valley of Fire Park to the east entranc ...
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52 Burney Classic Marathon (Discontinued)
Burney, California 9601326.20 mi, September 18, 2005, Filed Under: Running
****** RACE CANCELLED ******** Travel Information: Burney is located approximately 55 miles Northeast of Redding, in Northeast Shasta County. Burney is located half way be ...
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53 The Big D Texas Marathon
Dallas, Texas 7521126.20 mi, April 2, 2006, Filed Under: Running
This is one of the most beautiful marathon courses as you run in the early spring bloom of Dallas, Texas. We have designed our course so you see the best of our city. High tech runner's shirt for all ...
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54 New Hampshire Marathon
Hebron, New Hampshire 0324126.20 mi, October 4, 2008, Filed Under: Running
16th Annual NH Marathon on Oct. 4, 2008 at 9am at Newfound Memorial Middle School on Lake Street in Bristol, NH. The events for the day include Marathon, 10K, 5K Juddged Race Walk & Health Walk. ...
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55 Stowe Marathon
Stowe, Vermont 0567226.20 mi, September 11, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Participating in Stowe's premier running event is an experience like no other. The new course covers miles of Vermont's classic rolling roadways, all under the beautiful backdrop of Mt. Mansfield, Ver ...
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56 Valley of the Sun Marathon
Mesa, Arizona 8521126.20 mi, March 14, 2004, Filed Under: Running
Starting at 2,150' and finishing at 1,340' and with expected temperatures from the low 50s to the upper 60s, the Valley of the Sun Marathon is a good place to run fast. But the kids will also have a b ...
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57 Lake Tahoe Marathon Events
South Lake Tahoe, California 9615026.20 mi, October 8, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Lake Tahoe Marathon Week, October 5-9, 2005 The 3-Day Triple Marathon, Lake Tahoe Triathlon, The 3-Day Lake Tahoe Triathlon, Marathon, Marathon Relays, 1/2 marathon, 10K, 5K, Bike, Kayak, Swim ...
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58 Long Beach International Marathon and Half Marathon
Long Beach, California 9080526.20 mi, October 16, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Long Beach International Marathon & Half Marathon has a course like no other marathon in the country. The highest elevation is only 45 feet, and offers magnificent ocean views of the city's coastl ...
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59 Milwaukee's Lakefront Marathon
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 5322626.20 mi, October 1, 2006, Filed Under: Running
This flat and fast point-to-point course winds through charming communities along the scenic Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan to finish in Veteran?s Park in down town Milwaukee. The many wonderful an ...
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60 Mayo Midnight Marathon
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory 26.20 mi, June 20, 2001, Filed Under: Running
From what I can remember, the race takes place along a chewed up road that winds its way through what was once silver mining country in the middle of the Yukon Territory, some 6 hours north of Whiteho ...
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61 Sacramento Marathon
Sacramento, California 9581426.20 mi, October 3, 2004, Filed Under: Running
The Sacramento Marathon is a flat and fast marathon and half marathon road race in the heart of California's capital city. The marathon runners complete the out and back course twice. ...
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62 Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon
Clearwater, Florida 3375726.20 mi, January 23, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Flat, fast, scenic and USATF certified course showcasing Florida's award-winning beach communities, residential and commercial areas, and public parks. Just three bridges (75', 25', and 25') and three ...
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63 Lower Potomac River Marathon
Lexington Park, Maryland 2065326.20 mi, March 12, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Chesapeake Bay Running Club presents the inaugural Lower Potomac River Marathon. 26.2 MILES OF RURAL RIVERFRONT CHARM Hosted by Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Pin ...
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64 Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Deadwood, South Dakota 5773226.20 mi, June 4, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Deadwood - Mickelson Trail Marathon is a point to point course, beginning in the hamlet of Rochford, proceeding 1.1 miles past the Little Brown Church in the Vale; the University of Rochford; the ...
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65 OC Marathon
Newport Beach, California 9266026.20 mi, January 8, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The 26.2 mile course will begin at Newport Center, adjacent to Fashion Island and wind its way through scenic Newport Beach and Irvine, finishing in Irvine, California. Runners will have eight hours, ...
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66 Tri-Cities Marathon
Richland, Washington 9935226.20 mi, October 28, 2007, Filed Under: Running
The course is very scenic. It runs completely along the mighty Columbia River, crossing it four times across three bridges. Rivals Big Sur in beauty. Flat and fast. Online registration costs nothing e ...
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67 Siouxland Lewis and Clark Marathon
Sioux City, Iowa 5110226.20 mi, October 15, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Siouxland Lewis and Clark Marathon and 5 Person Marathon Relay starts in South Sioux City, Nebraska, crosses the Missouri River, follows the trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, winds through ...
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68 Death Valley Trail Marathon and 30k
Death Valley, California 9232826.20 mi, February 3, 2007, Filed Under: Running
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Trail running doesn't get any better than this wide, jeep road twisting through the towering red rocks of Death Valley's Titus Canyon. Only 300 lucky runners get to experience ...
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69 Surfside Beach Marathon
Freeport, Texas 7754126.20 mi, February 11, 2006, Filed Under: Running
This may be the only marathon you will find that is run almost entirely on the sands of a beach! The Village of Surfside is a quaint community centered on the South Texas Gulf Coast beach-front. Come ...
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70 Big Basin Redwoods Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Boulder Creek, California 9500626.00 mi, October 16, 2004, Filed Under: Running
Looking for a challenging trail run? How about one with scenery to reward your effort? Well, look no further -- nestled in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this spectacular trail event ...
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71 Virginia Creeper Marathon
Abingdon, Virginia 2421026.20 mi, March 12, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Very scenic course. Following an out-and-back first two miles on gently rolling Watauga Road, the rest of the race is run on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed. One of the two out-and-b ...
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72 Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction, Arizona 8522026.20 mi, January 16, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The marathon starts a half mile south of the Peralta Trailhead on Peralta Road. The first six miles are on a well-maintained, unpaved road through beautiful desert vistas. The seventh mile of Peralta ...
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73 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Eureka, California 9550126.20 mi, October 15, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Spectacular courses in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Run along the beautiful and famous Avenue of the Giants which is home to the world's tallest trees. All courses are paved, shaded, and fast. The ...
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74 Journeys Marathon
Eagle River, Wisconsin 5452126.20 mi, May 13, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The 10th Annual Journeys Marathon is a challenging and inspirational ract that starts with the woodland backdrop of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin on rustic roads, while meandering through the Norhtern H ...
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75 Durango Marathon
Durango, Colorado 8130126.20 mi, October 9, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Durango Marathon ? course open for 9 hours, walkers welcome. This course has been designed to be runner friendly ? no killer hills here. Starting on College Mesa the Durango Marathon quickly, ...
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76 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona - Marathon
Phoenix, Arizona 8500626.20 mi, January 18, 2009, Filed Under: Running
The Race: Spend your holiday weekend in Arizona. Perfect running weather, flat, FUN courses and over 60 live bands await at the fourth annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marath ...
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77 Boulder Backroads Marathon
Boulder, Colorado 8030126.20 mi, September 25, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Boulder Backroads Marathon and Half Marathon are professionally-timed road races, held north of Boulder, framed by the majestic Colorado Front Range foothills. Runners begin at the Boulder Reservo ...
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78 The San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, California 9411126.20 mi, July 29, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Run through the beautiful city of San Francisco. Experience the phenomenal views and run on the Golden Gate Bridge. Start and finish in downtown San Francisco on the Embarcadero near the Ferry Build ...
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79 Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 8048726.20 mi, June 4, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Selected by Runner's World as one of the "10 Most Scenic Marathons of the Year" and one of the "Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America." The Half Marathon course begins at the m ...
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80 Salt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, Utah 8411126.20 mi, June 3, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Top runners from around the world will enjoy crisp, cool running weather in April, in a setting that surrounds them with snow-capped peaks contrasting with spring blossoms, all along a flat and slight ...
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81 Saint Jude Memphis Marathon
Memphis, Tennessee 3810526.20 mi, December 1, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Enjoy Memphis...home of the blues and birthplace of Rock 'n Roll...help the kids of St. Jude in the race of their lives by running as a St. Jude Hero (see www.stjudemarathon.org for more information); ...
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82 Freescale Austin Marathon
Austin, Texas 7870426.20 mi, February 19, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Freescale Marathon is a USATF-certified and sanctioned, point-to-point course (elevation & course map available on race website) that begins in northwest Austin, continues south through downtown t ...
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83 Walker North Country Marathon
Walker, Minnesota 5648426.20 mi, September 16, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Course winds through Chippewa National Forest, fall colors are beautiful in September. Less than 5 miles of the course is run on paved road. The remainder is gravel road, grass trail and paved trail. ...
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84 Steamtown Marathon
Scranton, Pennsylvania 1850326.22 mi, October 8, 2006, Filed Under: Running
A Point-to-point, USATF certified marathon course. The first 8 miles are slightly downhill, followed by 10 miles mostly flat. Small uphills around mile 23. Run thru 14 communities thru peak of fall fo ...
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85 Potomac River Run Marathon and Half
Alexandria, Virginia 2230726.20 mi, May 7, 2006, Filed Under: Running
What you get: 26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) of park trails ? a runner?s paradise (except for the hills) Shady, paved course through forest alongside Potomac River and George Washington Memorial Parkway. ...
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86 Wyoming Marathon Races - Marathon
Laramie, Wyoming 8200126.20 mi, May 28, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Out and back on dirt and gravel roads in Medicine Bow National Forest. Race begins at 8,700 feet and drops to 8,100 feet at the turnaround.Lincoln Monument Rest Area, Exit 323 from Inters ...
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87 California International Marathon
Sacramento, California 9591626.20 mi, December 3, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Fastest Course in the West! Starts near the Folsom Dam. The gently rolling net downhill course (366 ft. elev at teh start - 26 ft. elev. at the finish) follows an historic gold mine ...
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88 Detroit Free Press - Flagstar Bank Marathon
Detroit, Michigan 4822626.20 mi, October 29, 2006, Filed Under: Running
International race crossing US and Canadian borders twice - once via the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit to Windsor and once via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel from Windsor to Detroit. Offering the ONLY un ...
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89 Death Valley Borax Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Death Valley, California 9232826.00 mi, December 2, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN DEATH VALLEY! This is one event where participants cross the finish line smiling ear to ear and asking, "When can I sign up for next year?" The entire course is below sea level and s ...
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90 Mid Mountain Marathon
Park City, Utah 8406026.20 mi, September 9, 2006, Filed Under: Running
A marathon on the spectacular Mid Mountain Trail. Start is at Silver Lake Village at Deer Valley Resort, finish at The Canyons's Resort. Race begins at 8,000' and is fairly level terrain, 99% single t ...
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91 Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Calistoga, California 9451526.20 mi, March 25, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN THE WINE COUNTRY! Babbling streams will be your soundtrack as you challenge yourself on the lush singletrack within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. This state park is a local tr ...
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92 Grandma's Marathon
Duluth, Minnesota 5581626.20 mi, June 17, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Thirty years and still running strong! Join us Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Grandma's Marathon. From day one, this Duluth tradition has highlighted ...
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93 Park City Marathon
Park City, Utah 8406026.20 mi, June 11, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Park City Marathon is in its ninth year in 2005. This is the only marathon in Park City, and it is also part of the Utah Grand Slam, which is a five-marathons-in-five-months event for the hard core m ...
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94 Pikes Peak Marathon
Manitou Springs, Colorado 8082926.21 mi, August 21, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Elevation gain (start to summit) is 7,815 feet (2,382 meters); the start is at 6,295? (1,918 m) and the summit is 14,110? (4,299m). Humidity generally is less than 15% (much less above 11,500?). ...
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95 The Toronto Marathon
Toronto, Ontario M5P 2X826.20 mi, October 16, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The 11th annual Toronto Marathon will run through the streets of Toronto on Sunday, October 16, 2005 with 33 + countries represented, 50,000 + spectators, 12,000 participants and 1,200 volunteers. Th ...
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96 Leadville Trail Marathon
Leadville, Colorado 8046126.20 mi, July 5, 2008, Filed Under: Running
26.2 miles of breathtaking, Leadville Rocky Mountain trails, summiting notorious 13,188 ft. Mosquito Pass. Seven well-supplied aid stations. Entries may be limited. Entries must include signed waiv ...
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97 Boston Marathon
Boston, Massachusetts 0211626.20 mi, April 17, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Athletic Association manages this American classic, which is s ...
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98 Louisville Marathon
Louisville, Kentucky 4029926.20 mi, October 17, 2004, Filed Under: Running
Very flat Very Fast. You will run along the Ohio River for the whole race. Your never more that t wo block from the river. You will run along the bike paths and roadways in 6 of the parks in Louisvill ...
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99 Mesa Falls Marathon
Ashton, Idaho 8342026.20 mi, August 27, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The marathon consists of mostly flat terrain and some downhill. The starting line is a mile and a half above the Pole Bridge Campground off the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway or Highway 47 where runners wil ...
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100 Run Charlevoix
Charlevoix, Michigan 4972026.20 mi, June 28, 2008, Filed Under: Running
The Red Rock Company will be hosting Run Charlevoix in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan. The "Run Charlevoix Marathon and Half Marathon" is one of the very few Boston Marathon Qualifying events and Cert ...
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