Looking for a spring marathon to keep you motivated during your winter training? We’ve compiled a list of upcoming marathons from all over the country to help you find your next spring race! Whether you're looking to stick close by the Chicagoland area or travel somewhere new, there are plenty of options to get you racing.
April
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2022
City: Champaign-Urbana, IL ( ~ 130 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at illinoismarathon.com
Details: Course takes a scenic loop around the Champaign-Urbana area, running through the University of Illinois campus and finishing on the 50-yard line of Memorial Stadium!
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022
City: Wilmington, DE ( ~ 700 mi from Chicago) Registration Info: Registration open at delawaremarathon.org
Details: This course will take runners alongside the Brandywine River, as well as through historic neighborhoods, past notable landmarks, and through the Jack Markell Trail.
Maui Marathon Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022
City: Maui, HI ( ~ 4,000 miles from Chicago) Registration Info: Registration open at mauimarathon.com
Details: The Maui Marathon will be celebrating its 50th year in 2022! This scenic course runs up the coastline and finishes in the Kaanapali Beach Resort.
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022
City: Oklahoma City, OK ( ~ 800 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at okcmarathon.com
Details: A single loop BQ course! This race starts at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and winds through the capitol and scenic neighborhoods.
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
City: Louisville, KY ( ~ 300 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at derbyfestivalmarathon.com
Details: 2022 course will be a combination of the 2020 and 2021 courses, with sections covering downtown Louisville, Churchill Downs, and the Olmsted Park System.
May
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
City: Cincinnati, OH ( ~ 300 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at flyingpigmarathon.com
Details: “Fly” through the streets of Cincinnati on this single-loop course!
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
City: Eau Claire, WI ( ~ 300 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at eauclairemarathon.com
Details: Course starts and finishes in Eau Claire’s Downtown District, with a unique highlight of crossing 8 different bridges over the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers.
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
City: Eugene, OR ( ~ 2,000 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at eugenemarathon.com
Details: This course allows participants to follow the footsteps of many running greats as the course loops through Eugene (aka Track Town, USA!) and finishes on historic Hayward Field.
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022
City: Kenosha, WI ( ~ 65 miles from Chicago)
Registration Info: Registration open at wisconsinmarathon.com
Details: This double loop marathon course takes runners alongside Lake Michigan, through downtown, and through residential neighborhoods. Worth noting, pre-race day packet pick up is offered at Chicagoland, Milwaukee area, and Kenosha locations.
If you’re in need of support or a training plan to reach your start line, CARA is here to help! Visit cararuns.org/wintermarathon to learn more about our Winter Training program.