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Running Races Across the US

11,791 upcoming running events

RACE tracks 11,000+ upcoming running events across the United States — from neighborhood 5Ks to the marathons that fill primetime TV. Every state has options, and high-volume states like Ohio, Florida, Texas lead the country in upcoming race count. Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a PR at your twentieth, this page is the starting point.

The US running calendar is concentrated in summer and fall. June alone hosts 2,426 upcoming running events — the single busiest month on the calendar — and the warm-weather months carry the majority of the year’s races. December through March stays quieter as winter weather sets in, with the calendar refilling as race directors finalize spring dates.

Use the distance tiles to jump to a specific race distance, the state grid to browse races near you, or the major-city links to plan a destination weekend. The marquee marathons section lists the most recognizable upcoming races on the platform — from the San Francisco Marathon through Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on January 10, 2027.

Running by distance

Jump straight to your race distance — each tile shows the live count of upcoming events.

States with the most running races

Live counts across the top 12 states by upcoming running event volume.

Browse running races by state

Browse running races by city

Recognizable US metros — each links to the city’s endurance-events hub.

When is running race season?

Running races peak in the warm months. The three busiest upcoming months on the platform are June (2,426), September (1,758), July (1,693). The Jun–Oct stretch carries the bulk of the year’s calendar — long daylight, manageable temperatures, and finished spring training all push race directors to schedule then. December through March is the quietest window. Some of that is genuine seasonality, but part of it is calendar freshness — many race directors haven’t published next spring’s dates yet, so the slate grows as those open registrations.

Marquee marathons to put on your calendar

Recognizable, large-field marathons — ordered by date — that the platform features.

Upcoming running events

Frequently asked questions

How do I find running races near me?
Enter your zip code on RACE or use the location-based pages at /marathons-near-me, /half-marathons-near-me, /10k-near-me, or /5k-near-me. We show every upcoming running event within your selected radius, sorted by distance from you.
What's the most popular running distance in the US?
By a wide margin, the 5K. The half marathon is the most popular distance over 10 miles. Each distance has its own hub on RACE — /5k-races, /10k-races, /half-marathons, /marathons — with live event counts and state-by-state breakdowns.
When is running race season in the US?
June is the single busiest month for running events. The June–October stretch carries roughly 70% of the year’s running calendar. December through March is the quietest period — most regions don’t publish next year’s spring races until late winter, so the calendar grows back as race directors finalize dates.
Which states have the most running races?
Ohio, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and California lead the country in upcoming running event volume. Every state hosts dozens of upcoming races — including smaller states like Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota. The "Browse by state" grid on this page links to a dedicated running hub for every state.
How do I register for a running race?
For RACE-native events, you can register and pay on this site. For events hosted on external platforms (RunSignUp, RaceRoster, and similar), we link you directly to the official registration page. Either way, you find the race here.

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