Fall & winter marathons
Know the course
before you race it.
Where it climbs, where it’s fast, and where races are won or lost.
A coach’s guide to the season’s biggest marathons.
October 2026
Marine Corps Marathon
Hills up front, monuments in the middle, and a bridge you have to beat.
About 460 ft of climbing
October 25 · Frankfurt, GermanyFrankfurt Marathon
Flat, fast, and the only big marathon that finishes indoors.
About 60 m of climbing
October 25 · Dublin, IrelandDublin Marathon
Phoenix Park early, Heartbreak Hill late, and a famous welcome all the way.
About 150 m of climbing
November 2026
New York City Marathon
Five boroughs, five bridges, and a finish that rewards patience.
About 730 ft of climbing
November 7 · Indianapolis, INIndianapolis Monumental Marathon
Fast, flat, and cold, with a course built for a Boston qualifier.
About 190 ft of climbing
November 22 · Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia Marathon
A hillier first half, a flat river second half, and an early start.
About 700 ft of climbing
December 2026
California International Marathon
Net downhill and point to point, with rollers that punish a fast start.
About 260 ft of climbing, net downhill 366 ft
December 6 · Valencia, SpainValencia Marathon
Flat, near sea level, and one of the fastest marathons in the world.
About 60 m of climbing
December 13 · Dallas, TXDallas Marathon
A long climb out of downtown, a flat lap of White Rock Lake, and one hill at mile 19.
About 570 ft of climbing
December 13 · Honolulu, HIHonolulu Marathon
A dark, flat start, two trips around Diamond Head, and real heat.
About 410 ft of climbing
January 2027
September 2027
October 2027
Independent guides from Miles, a running coach for your training. Not affiliated with any race organizer. Always check the official race site for final details.