Top 50 Marathons to Do Across America

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GO! ST. LOUIS MARATHON

St. Louis, Missouri

Sometimes called Mound City, St. Louis boasts a number of hills. Participants of all ages can get in on the fun with children's runs and a Mature Mile for the over-60 crowd. gostlouis.org

TWO-BEAR MARATHON

Whitefish, Montana
Explore the valleys that border Glacier National Park as you run along logging roads and lakeside paths. Enjoy free massages, brats and beer at the post-race party. twobearmarathon.org

LINCOLN MARATHON

Lincoln, Nebraska 

Small personal touches make this marathon special. Water stations have cups with straws for easy sipping and a trumpet player at mile 20 is happy to take requests. lincolnrun.org

E.T. FULL MOON MIDNIGHT MARATHON

Rachel, Nevada 

Have an out-of-body experience at this quirky desert race. After the gun goes off at midnight, you'll run near the border of infamous Area 51 during a full moon. calicoracing.com

MANCHESTER CITY MARATHON

Manchester, New Hampshire

Experience New England in the fall with a race in the Granite State's capital. Stay in one of the city's quaint bed and breakfasts, run through the historic mill district and enjoy fresh chili at the finish. cityofmanchestermarathon.com

NEW JERSEY MARATHON

Long Branch, New Jersey

You may not see any fist pumping or house music, but this race is full of Jersey flair. With an ocean-view start and finish, the flat-as-a-pancake course provides the perfect venue for a personal best. njmarathon.org