8 Winter Marathons to Keep the Legs Warm
By Ryan Wood
Active.com
Don't let Old Man Winter keep you from running 26.2. Seek warmer temperatures by signing up for one these eight winter marathons. Looking for something else? Search for more running events.
Allen, Texas – December 31-January 1
Run on New Year's Eve and again on New Year's Day with this unique back-to-back racing event. Choose one of the days, or if you’re really in good shape, run a marathon on BOTH days. Learn More
Boulder City, Nevada - January 7
Run completely inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, this course is along the shores of Lake Mead with cool desert winter weather. Learn More
Lake Buena Vista, Florida – January 8
You can't say this one isn't scenic. The marathon course takes you through all four Disney World theme parks, starting at Epcot, going to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and back to Epcot. Learn More
Miami, Florida – January 29
Almost exclusively near the water, this course takes you along the mainland coast and into Miami Beach. The average January high in Miami is 75 degrees. Learn More
Glendale, Arizona – February 19
This course takes runners through six cities in Phoenix's West Valley, including Buckeye, Goodyear, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Phoenix and Glendale. Learn More
Austin, Texas – February 19
Get a comprehensive tour of the capital of Texas, including a run through the University of Texas campus and a start and finish in downtown Austin. Learn More
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - February 19
A majority of this race will be on the historic A1A highway, which hugs up against the Atlantic coastline. Learn More
Apache Junction, Arizona - February 19
This point-to-point course starts in Gold Canyon and finishes in Apache Junction, giving runners a scenic look at the eastern Phoenix area. Learn More
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