Summer is a great time of the year to run a marathon in most parts of the country. Check below for the July marathons close to you. Schedule your July marathon in advance so that you have something to look forward to and have time train hard properly. 
Top Marathons in July 2024:
- The San Francisco Marathon: This marathon, half-marathon, progressive marathon, and 5k are held in San Francisco, California on Sunday, July 31, 2024. The marathon is scheduled to have a waved-start schedule beginning at 5:30 a.m. and every ten minutes thereafter. If you have never been to San Francisco, this is your opportunity to do so. Head out and enjoy the scenery (jog across Golden Gate Bridge) while busting a sweat.
- Mad Marathon: Held in Waitsfield, Vermont on Sunday, July 10, 2024. This is the first annual marathon and half-marathon, and relay and these races are being deemed “the world’s most beautiful marathon.” The course travels through picturesque farmland, the Green Mountains, quaint towns, and even promises views of Vermont cows. They also brag that they Mad River Valley is not home to any fast food or chain hotels. The registration dues are $85 for the marathon, and the scheduled start time is 7:30 a.m.
- Missoula Marathon: This marathon, half-marathon, relay, and kids marathon are held in Missoula, Montana on Sunday, July 10, 2024. Registration dues for the marathon are $65 until May 15, 2024; so hurry now and schedule you big sky country marathon.
- Carrollton Education Foundation / Carrollton Festival Of Races: This series of races is held in Carrollton, Michigan on Sunday, July 24, 2024. The USTAF Certified Course follows the Saginaw river.
See our US Marathon Schedule.