18 Fall Marathons
By Giselle Domdom
Active.com
Fall marathon season is right around the corner. Tackle 26.2 miles and cross the finish line strong at one of these races across the country. Find a fall marathon near you.
Newport, Rhode Island - October 15-16
Support the Ronald McDonald House and March of Dimes at this scenic race that takes you through Brenton Point State Park and onto Ocean Drive. Read More
Joplin, Missouri - October 9
Have you ever run through three states in one race? You can at the Mother Road Marathon, which takes you running through Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Read More
Portland, Oregon - October 9
Rated for many years as one of the top events in the U.S., the Portland Marathon continues to evolve and improve each year. Read More
Long Beach, California - October 9
Looking for that Southern California fix this fall? This marathon is a West Coast gem with one of the most scenic courses. Read More
Lowell, Massachusetts - October 16
Trying to get to Boston? This course offers one of your best shots with a flat and fast course in the heart of New England. Read More
Syracuse, New York - October 16
Enjoy the foliage and autumn atmosphere of upstate New York at this memorable race. Read More
Healdsburg, California - October 16
Right in the middle of the best wine producing region of Sonoma County. This epic run takes place around the Dry Creek Valley, just outside Healdsburg. Read More
Weott, California - October 16
Want to run through the redwoods? You have your chance at this scenic event. Read More
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin - October 23
This second annual event lets marathons run away with tons of schwag, including a customized Wisconsin Dells Marathon hat, gloves and jacket. Read More
Apalachicola, Florida - October 23
Check out the "Forgotten Coast" and make memories running the beautiful Apalachicola Bay at this fall marathon. Read More
Atlanta, Georgia - October 30
The 26.2-mile urban course starts and finishes at Atlantic Station taking participants on a tour of Atlanta past well-known Atlanta sites. Read More
Raleigh, North Carolina - November 6
This race starts at the historic NC State Bell Tower and takes you through beautiful neighborhoods, downtown Raleigh, by the Fairgrounds and into Umstead Park and then back to the Bell Tower. Read More
Pensacola, Florida - November 13
What better way to spend Veteran's Day weekend than in picture perfect Pensacola. It's here that the final Blue Angels air show of the season for the U.S. Navy's precision flight team, adds a route atop the bluffs overlooking Escambia Bay. Photo Courtesy of Pensacola Marathon Read More
Tulsa , Oklahoma - November 19-20
Get your kicks on Route 66 at this popular marathon event. Read More
Lithia, Florida - November 20
This challenging yet rewarding course is known for some of the state's best cross-country running around. Read More
Yardley, Pennsylvania - November 20
The course is out-and back along the historic Delaware Canal State Park towpath trail from Yardley north through New Hope Pennsylvania, returning to Yardley.Photo Courtesy of Bucks County Marathon Read More
Cocoa, Florida - November 27
Since this is the celebrated "Space Coast," this marathon revolves around an unforgettable "space" theme complete with rockets, astronauts and more. Read More
Tucson, Arizona - December 11
Head to the desert this December and run 26.2 miles in Arizona's beautiful Tucson. Read More
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