January · Marathon
January Marathons 2026 & 2027
Find marathons taking place in January. Compare race dates, locations, course difficulty, field size and registration information. Explore 25 marathons with a confirmed date.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 25
- Active listings
- 49
- States
- 17
Nearby months
Upcoming january marathons
All 25 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Canyon of the Eagles 100: New Year’s Trail Challenge (100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon ,13.1M RUN & RUCK, 10K & 5K)Burnet, TXMarathon62.2 Miles31.1 Miles25K +2 more
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Ocean's 26.2 Relay Race and 6k run and Ruckpalm coast, FL2 person relay3 person relay2 person ruck relay3 person ruck relay +3 more
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TECH CORPS Charity Group Registration (2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend)Kissimmee, FLMarathon5K10K39.3 Miles +1 more
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Buckeye Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunBuckeye, AZ1 Mile Fun Run10K5KHalf Marathon +2 more Downhill courseBoston Qualifier
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State 47 Las Cruces MarathonLas Cruces, NM.47 Mile Mini Celebration Kid's DashEarlybird State 47 Half MarathonEarlybird State 47 MarathonFriday Shakeout Run ~750 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Mobile MarathonMobile, ALMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon RelayHalf Marathon Relay +1 more Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Run Jekyll MarathonJekyll Island, GAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2Hawthorne, FLMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~215 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and HalfDaufuskie Island, SCMarathonHalf MarathonKids Run Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8KApache Junction, AZ10K Run2 Mile Fun Run (Saturday8K Trail RunHalf Marathon +1 more Rolling courseBoston Qualifier
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White Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-MarathonMinneapolis, MNMarathonHalf Marathon31 Miles10K +1 more
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Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5KSanta Clara, UTMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~171 runners Downhill courseBoston Qualifier
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Yuma Territorial Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and Team RelaySomerton, AZMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest January Marathons
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Houston MarathonHouston, TX Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~33,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Walt Disney World MarathonOrlando, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~25,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Miami MarathonMiami, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~20,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KCarlsbad, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5KDouble Down Challenge (5K + Half) ~7,000 runners Rolling courseBoston Qualifier
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Louisiana MarathonBaton Rouge, LA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~7,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Charleston MarathonCharleston, SC Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~4,000 runners
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All Day Running Co. Clearwater Marathon & Running FestivalClearwater, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmed50KMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +1 more ~3,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Waco Miracle Match MarathonTX Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~2,500 runners
January Marathons by state
- Florida (10)6 upcoming races
- Texas (5)2 upcoming races
- Alabama (4)2 upcoming races
- Georgia (4)2 upcoming races
- Arizona (3)3 upcoming races
- Arkansas (3)1 upcoming race
- California (3)2 upcoming races
- Nevada (3)3 races listed
- South Carolina (3)2 upcoming races
- Louisiana (2)2 races listed
- New Mexico (2)1 upcoming race
- North Carolina (2)2 upcoming races
- Hawaii (1)1 race listed
- Iowa (1)1 race listed
- Minnesota (1)1 upcoming race
- Ohio (1)1 race listed
Annual events awaiting their next date
These marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet.
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Houston MarathonHouston, TX Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~33,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Walt Disney World MarathonOrlando, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~25,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Miami MarathonMiami, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~20,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KCarlsbad, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5KDouble Down Challenge (5K + Half) ~7,000 runners Rolling courseBoston Qualifier
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Louisiana MarathonBaton Rouge, LA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~7,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Charleston MarathonCharleston, SC Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~4,000 runners
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All Day Running Co. Clearwater Marathon & Running FestivalClearwater, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmed50KMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +1 more ~3,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Waco Miracle Match MarathonTX Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~2,500 runners
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Museum of Aviation Marathon, Half & 5KWarner Robins, GA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~2,000 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Maui Oceanfront MarathonKihei, HI Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf15K10K +1 more ~1,800 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Town of Celebration Marathon & Half MarathonCelebration, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~1,800 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5KGulf Shores, AL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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Las Vegas MarathonLas Vegas, NV Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon702 (7.02 mi) ~1,500 runners Rolling courseBoston Qualifier
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ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon (First Light)Mobile, AL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonFun Run ~1,100 runners
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Hot Springs MarathonHot Springs, AR Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~1,000 runners
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Las Cruces MarathonLas Cruces, NM Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~1,000 runners
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Classic City Marathon & RelayAthens, GA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonRelay ~700 runners Hilly courseBoston Qualifier
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Red Rock Canyon MarathonLas Vegas, NV Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~350 runners Hilly course
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Frosty Trail RacesDes Moines, IA Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf MarathonMarathon50K trail ~300 runners
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Lake Mead Marathon, Half, 10K & 5KBoulder City, NV Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~300 runners Hilly course
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Texas MarathonKingwood, TX Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~300 runners Flat courseBoston Qualifier
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ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon & Half MarathonAda, OH Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathon (211 laps)Half Marathon (105.5 laps) ~200 runners
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Athens Big Fork Trail MarathonMena, AR Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathon17 Mile ~150 runners Hilly course
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
January Marathons 2026 & 2027: common questions
- How many january marathons are there?
- RaceRove currently lists 25 upcoming races with a confirmed date, plus 24 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
Search every marathon in January
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