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US marathon training plans
Choose a US marathon by season, region, and course profile. Each guide starts the plan builder with the marathon distance and confirmed or expected race date already selected.
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Heat, humidity, wind, travel, and an early start can change pacing and race-week decisions even when fitness is unchanged.
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Fall 2026
7 races
Midwest
Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis to Saint Paul • Confirmed date: 4 October 2026
Rolling point-to-point course
Train on rolling terrain and finish selected long runs with controlled climbing so sustained late-race inclines do not disrupt pacing.
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Midwest
Chicago Marathon
Chicago • Confirmed date: 11 October 2026
Flat city course
Use steady mileage, long-run fueling practice, and controlled race-pace blocks while adjusting hard sessions for hot training days.
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Mid-Atlantic
Marine Corps Marathon
Washington DC • Confirmed date: 25 October 2026
Rolling city course
Beginner-friendly marathon prep, pacing discipline, late-race resilience
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Northeast
New York City Marathon
New York • Confirmed date: 1 November 2026
Rolling course with bridges
Add rolling long runs, controlled hill work, and effort-based pacing so the bridges and late climbs do not derail the final miles.
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Mid-Atlantic
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia • Confirmed date: 22 November 2026
Rolling city course
Use rolling long runs, controlled marathon-pace work, and late-run focus practice rather than preparing only on flat roads.
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West
California International Marathon
Sacramento • Confirmed date: 6 December 2026
Rolling net-downhill course
Build quadriceps durability with controlled downhill running, train over rolling terrain, and rehearse marathon pace for the flatter finish into Sacramento.
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Pacific
Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu • Confirmed date: 13 December 2026
Warm coastal course
Heat acclimation, hydration, conservative pacing, long-run fueling
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Winter 2027
2 races
South
Houston Marathon
Houston • Confirmed date: 17 January 2027
Flat city course
Develop even marathon pacing, flat-road economy, fueling consistency, and enough basic hill strength to remain durable late in the race.
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West
Los Angeles Marathon
Los Angeles • Confirmed date: 7 March 2027
Rolling point-to-point course
Hill management, heat adaptation, pacing patience
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Spring 2027
2 races
Northeast
Boston Marathon
Boston • Confirmed date: 19 April 2027
Rolling point-to-point course
Include hill work, steady long runs, and occasional downhill running so your quads are ready for the course profile.
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Midwest
Grandma's Marathon
Duluth • Confirmed date: 19 June 2027
Lakeshore point-to-point course
Build steady aerobic endurance on flat and gently rolling roads, retain late-run hill strength, and practice flexible clothing and fueling choices.
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