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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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2 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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3 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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4 Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, Arkansas 7220126.20 mi, March 2, 2008, Filed Under: Running
We know why you run! It's the medal. Home of the "world's largest fininsher's medal" - according to "Runner's World". The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are a running and walking tour ...
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5 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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6 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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7 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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8 The San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, California 9410726.20 mi, August 3, 2008, 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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9 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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10 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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11 Easy Street Marathon
Fort Collins, Colorado 8052126.20 mi, October 3, 2004, Filed Under: Running
There will be no race in 2005. It's a nice, flat course mostly on roads and bike paths. There are orange traffice cones every 100 yards so there is no worry about takin ...
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12 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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13 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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14 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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15 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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16 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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17 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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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 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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20 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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21 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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22 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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23 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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24 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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25 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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26 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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27 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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28 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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29 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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30 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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31 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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32 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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33 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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34 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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