MarathonGuide Staff

Mar 31, 2025

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Marathon Spotlight

Paavo Nurmi Marathon

Celebrate a Wisconsin tradition at the 2025 Paavo Nurmi Marathon – the state’s longest-running marathon! Now in its 55th year, the Paavo takes runners on a scenic, point-to-point journey through Northern Iron County every year on a second Saturday in August. From peaceful country roads to spirited small-town cheer zones, this iconic race is full of heart, history, and hometown pride. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just soaking it all in, the Paavo is a summer classic you won’t want to miss.

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Battleship Half-Marathon

Get ready to run through historic downtown Wilmington in the Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K! Since 1998, this scenic race has taken runners past the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, over bridges, through Greenfield Park, and along the Riverwalk. Whether you’re racing or cheering, it’s a Southern classic you won’t forget.

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Upcoming US marathons

On April 12, 2025, Roanoke, Virginia will once again welcome runners from across the country – and even the globe – for what’s known far and wide as America’s Toughest Road Marathon. If you’re looking for an easy day on the pavement, this isn’t your race – but if you’re looking for bragging rights, epic views, and the kind of challenge that leaves you feeling transformed, this is it.

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4/6 – Knoxville Marathon – Knoxville, TN

4/6 – Virginia Creeper Marathon – Abingdon, VA

4/6 – Ohio River Road Runners Club Marathon – Xenia, OH

4/6 – Delaware Marathon – Wilmington, DE

4/6 – Trailbreaker Marathon – Waukesha, WI

4/6 – Legs n’ Dregs Brewery Marathon – New Orleans, LA

4/12 – Chasing Jefferson Davis Marathon and Half Marathon – Abbeville, GA

4/12 – London OH Marathon – London, OH

4/12 – Birmingham Marathon, Half, & 10K – Fultondale, AL

4/12 – Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon – Lexington, KY

View more US Marathons here

Recent marathon results

Runners across the country took on everything from rugged trails to scenic roads in a packed weekend of marathons.At the Irving Marathon over 400 runners participated in this popular Texas event. Matias Videla dominated the men’s race, crossing the finish line at 2:36:01. In the women’s division, Mckinlee Kepner led with a time of 3:15:51.

3/30 – B&A Trail Marathon – Severna Park, MD

3/30 – Queens Marathon and QDR Half Marathon – Queens, NY

3/30 – Two Rivers Sunday Marathon – Lackawaxen, PA

3/29 – Bakersfield Marathon – Bakersfield, CA

3/29 – Yakima River Canyon Marathon – Yakima, WA

Read about all the results!

⭐ Training Tip ⭐

Race Day Simulations

‘You never know what will happen on race day’, says nearly every seasoned marathoner. Though there is a lot of truth to this, doing everything you can to mimic race day conditions during several of your key workouts can go a long way to knowing more – and thus reducing anxiety and building confidence. Some key components that should be in place for your race day simulator workouts…

Read the whole article here!

Joe McConkey

Director of Coaching Programs at Runzy

Interesting marathons around the country

Eau Claire Marathon

A family-friendly, beautiful course that supports the Eau Claire community. The Eau Claire Marathon is one of the most popular Boston Qualifiers in the Midwest! 💌Use code “MARATHONGUIDE” for $10 off any distance!

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Rhode Races Providence Marathon – 5/4/2025

Join us in the Creative Capital for this historic marathon, half marathon and 5k. Providence Rhode Races winds through 4 of Rhode Island’s famous communities, providing runners with a unique experience. Enjoy historic neighborhoods, treelined streets, sweeping coastal views and working waterfronts in this brand-new course.

Hogeye Marathon – 4/13/2025

The course takes runners past the city’s five major parks and, as in previous years, will include a portion of the Lake Fayetteville Trail. The course will be run primarily on Springdale streets, but sections will run through Johnson and Fayetteville, and a small portion of the 26.2-mile course will take place on the Razorback Greenway.

Casper Marathon – 6/1/2025

The “Visit Casper Marathon” hosts a variety of Marathon Race distance events every year on that first Sunday in June and is now entering its 22nd Year. All the race distance events that are held here annually in the Oil City of Casper Wyoming are professionally timed with RFD Chipped Race Bibs whether you are running the 10K Race, Half Marathon Race, Full Marathon Relay Race or the traditional Wyoming Full Marathon Race event.

Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

This race is known for its scenic route along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, providing participants with stunning views throughout the race. Whether you’re participating in any of the four events, you’re in for an unforgettable experience in one of Wisconsin’s most scenic cities and great lakes.

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North Olympic Discovery Marathon – 6/8/2025

The North Olympic Discovery Marathon takes place on a unique point to point course that incorporates the beautiful Olympic Discovery Trail with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and a five mile finishing stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Mad Marathon – 7/13/2025

You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, challenging rollin farmlands with tough climbs and descents, quaint villages, historic barns, covered bridges and fields of our famous Vermont cows!

Quad Cities Marathon – 9/28/2025

The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon, a USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier course, captures the essence of our nation’s heartland with its consistent connection to the Mississippi River and Midwest charm. This fairly flat and fast course features some of the finest and most beautiful river views in the country.

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier running event and the grand finale of the Canada Running Series. Since 2017, the race has served as the Athletics Canada National Marathon Championships and has doubled as the Olympic Trials.

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Salt Lake City Marathon – 4/26/2025

Voted the “Best Running Event” and “Best Half Marathon” in Utah, the Salt Lake City Marathon is running its 22nd annual event on April 26, 2025! This gorgeous race takes you past the towering Wasatch Mountains, through some of the most iconic parts of the city, before it culminates at the Finish Line in the heart of downtown. There is something for everyone – Full and Half Marathons, 10k, 5k, Bike Tour, and a 1k Kid’s event.

Run With Horses Marathon – 8/16/2025

Come Run with the Horses starting on the city streets of Green River, WY and the paved Greenbelt Trail along the Green River. Traverse on to The Wild Horse Loop Tour Road and meander across the top of White Mountain over rolling hills between 7300 and 7500′. This course is challenging and rewarding with spectacular views of the vast Wyoming landscape.

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Yara, Chuck “Marathon Junkie” Engle & the MarathonGuide team

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