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| Miami Tropical Marathon | Miami, FL |
| New marathon in 2003 - Half marathon also available Finish line open 8 hours. Course closed to traffic based on 6 hour pace, slower participants will be moved to the sidewalk http://www.miamitropicalmarathon.com/ |
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| Rock 'N Roll Arizona Marathon | Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ |
| New marathon in 2004 Walkers welcome Flat and fast, 7 hour course time limit, 3.5 hours for the half marathon. http://www.rnraz.com |
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| San Diego Marathon | Carlsbad, CA |
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Two hour early start for walkers (no walker awards) Half marathon also available http://www.sdmarathon.com/ |
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| Hops Marathon | Tampa Bay, FL |
| Streets closed 6 hours, after 6 hours participants will be asked to use the sidewalk. The finish line will remain open until all participants have completed the Marathon. http://www.tampabayrun.com |
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| Disney World Marathon | Orlando, FL |
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7 hour time limit Fun Disney themes http://www.disneyworldsports.com/ |
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| Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon | Clearwater, FL |
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7 hour time limit 10K also available http://www.floridamarathon.com |
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| HP Houston Marathon | Houston, TX |
| Increase to 6 hour time limit in 2003 Half marathon available http://www.hphoustonmarathon.com/ |
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| Myrtle Beach Marathon | Myrtle Beach, SC |
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Course open 8 hours Relay also available http://www.mbmarathon.com/ |
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| Desert Classic Marathon | Phoenix, AZ |
| No time limit for the Marathon or the Half Marathon. The course is all on the Pima Indian reservation, with very little traffic http://www.arizonaroadracers.com/ |
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| Blue Angel Marathon | Naval Air Station - Pensacola, FL |
| With a 5 hour time limit, the marathon is only for fast walkers The half marathon may be appealing for all levels http://www.mwr-pcola.navy.mil.current/bam2000/b_a_m_2000.htm |
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| Mercedes Marathon | Birmingham, AL |
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16 minute mile time limit for both the marathon and half marathon Half marathon also available http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/ |
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| Motorola Marathon | Austin, TX |
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The course will close on a gradual schedule based on an 8 hour finish time 2 person relay available http://www.motorolamarathon.com/ |
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| Mardi Gras Marathon | New Orleans, LA |
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Course open 7.5 hours Racewalk category with awards! http://mardigrasmarathon.com/ |
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| Los Angeles Marathon | Los Angeles, CA |
| No time limit - Streets will re-open to traffic at approximately 13 minute mile pace Large marathon with many walkers. http://www.lamarathon.com/ |
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| More Marathon | New York City, NY |
| More Magazine and the New York Road Runners present the first marathon for women over 40 - Marathon or 2 person relay Walkers welcome. 6.5 hour time limit http://www.moremarathon.com |
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| Dallas Trails Marathon | Dallas, TX |
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Not a trail run... this is a paved path Small marathon with very few walkers, but they are very friendly and supportive Relay also available http://www.thrustonracing.com/ |
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| Big D Texas Marathon | Dallas, TX |
| New Marathon 2004 The course and finish line will be open 7 1/2 hours Relay and 5k are also available http://www.texasmarathon.com/ |
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| Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon | Virgina Beach, VA |
| 6 1/2 hour marathon time limit marathon walkers are allowed a one hour early start (no walking awards) http://www.shamrockmarathon.com/ |
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| Valley of the Sun Marathon | Mesa, AZ |
| Course time limit is 7 hours Finish line open 8 hours Marathon, half marathon, 5k, skate, etc. http://www.valleyofthesunmarathon.com/ |
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| Washington DC Marathon | Washington DC |
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Course closed to traffic based on 6 hour finish, slower walkers/runners will be moved to the sidewalk. Finish line open 8 hours Marathon and relay available http://www.washingtondcmarathon.com/ |
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| Bataan Memorial Death March | White Sands Missle Range, NM |
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Unlimited course time 26.2 mile march through the desert, honoring the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II http://www.wsmr.army.mil/paopage/pages/bmdm/index.htm New site coming soon: http://www.bataanmarch.com |
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| Catalina Marathon | Catalina Island, CA |
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8 hour course time limit Walking division - Walkers start half hour early 10k and 5k also available http://www.pacificsportsllc.com/CatalinaMarathon/athlete.htm |
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| Little Rock Marathon | Little Rock, AR |
| Half marathon and relay also available Walking division, 8 hour time limit, participants slower than 18:30 minute mile will be moved to the sidewalk http://www.littlerockmarathon.com |
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| Spirit of St. Louis Marathon | St. Louis, MO |
| Course closed to traffic 6.5 hours, with an additional one hour early start for walkers Walking division (walking awards in the half) http://www.stlouismarathon.com |
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| Big Sur International Marathon | Big Sur, CA |
| 5 1/2 hour marathon time limit 21 mile (6 hour time limit), 10.6 mile and 9 mile non-competitive walk events http://www.bsim.org |
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| Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Traffic control will be provided for at least 6.5 hours. Later finishers will be supported. Relays also available http://www.okcmarathon.com/ |
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| Country Music Marathon | Nashville, TN |
| 7 hour time limit Marathon and half marathon Many walkers and good course support http://www.cmmmarathon.com/ |
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| New Jersey Shore Marathon | Jersey Shore, NJ |
| 7 hour time limit for walkers starting 1 hour before runners 10 mile run/walk also available http://www.njshoremarathon.org |
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| Salt Lake City Marathon | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 6 hour time limit, plus a one hour early start for walkers http://www.saltlakecitymarathon.com |
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| Lincoln Marathon | Lincoln, NB |
| Marathon and Half Marathon available http://www.lincolnrun.org/marathon.htm |
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| Lake Geneva Marathon | Lake Geneva, WI |
| Marathon Walk starts 3 hours before runners Relay, 25k, 10k, 5k also available http://www.lakegenevasports.com/marathon_index.htm |
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| Journeys Marathon | Eagle River, WI |
| Medals to all finishers Non competitive marathon walk Half marathon Power Walk with awards http://www.journeysmarathon.org/ |
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| Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon | Cleveland, OH |
| New for 2005... walking division for the half and full marathon 8 hour course time limit (walkers begin at same time as runners) Separate awards in walking division, walking will be honor system http://www.clevelandmarathon.com |
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| Pittsburg Marathon | Pittsburg, PA |
| New in 2003... early start for walkers Walkers will have a 7 hour time limit http://www.pittsburghmarathon.org |
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| Green Bay Marathon | Green Bay, WI |
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Course time limit 7 hours 15 minutes Mostly flat, well marked course, with good support Very HOT weather conditions in 2002, but the date has moved to May in 2003. http://www.greenbaymarathon.com/ |
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| Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon | Cincinnati, OH |
| Course time limit 6 hours, plus an additional early start for walkers Walking division (course monitored to insure that those registered as walkers DO walk) http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/ |
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| Avenue of the Giants | Humboldt, CA |
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5 hour time limit, one hour early start available Marathon, half marathon and 10K Race through the beautiful redwoods http://www.theave.org/enter.htm |
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| VIC Marathon | Paul Smiths, NY |
| Trail marathon - fund-raiser for the Adirondack Park Institute Solo or team event http://www.northnet.org/adirondackvic/marathon.html |
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| Lakeshore Marathon | Chicago, IL |
| 6 hour time limit http://www.lakeshoremarathon.com/ |
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| CDA Marathon | Coeur D'Alene, ID |
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5 Hour time limit for runners Walkers allowed a two hour early start, no walker awards Marathon and half marathon and 10K "Beautiful course, (2 significant hills), very little crowd support, but all in all a wonderful marathon" http://www.cdamarathon.org/ |
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| Suzuki Rock and Roll Marathon | San Diego, CA |
| Course open 7 hours, must be able to complete half course in 4 hours http://www.rockandrollmarathon.com/ |
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| Walk Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI |
| Walk Wisconsin is non-competitive walking marathon taking place on Stevens Point's Green Circle Trail on National Trail Day, June 4, 2005, featuring full, half and quarter marathon distances for walkers of all levels of physical ability. Course open 10 hours http://www.walkwisconsin.com/ |
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| Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon | Deadwood, SD |
| Deadwood, South Dakota - Fly in to Rapid City Free bus service to the start line - 7 AM start for both full and half. Course is officially open for 7 hours, the race director says he will consider an early start for slower walkers - Small marathon, beautiful course, very walker friendly Course open 7 hours, must be able to complete half course in 4 hours http://www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com/ |
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| Kona Marathon | Kona, HI |
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9 hour time limit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K events http://www.konamarathon.com/ |
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| Mayors Midnight Sun Marathon | Anchorage, AK |
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Course open 8 hours Marathon and half marathon http://www.mayorsmarathon.com/ |
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| Estes Park Marathon | Estes Park, CO |
| Challenging and beautiful course Time limit is 8 hours 10k and 5k also available http://www.epmarathon.org |
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| Grandma's Marathon | Duluth, MN |
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Marathon course open 6 hours Half marathon also available http://www.grandmasmarathon.com |
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| Steamboat Springs Marathon | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Fast walkers - 5 1/2 hour time limit Half marathon, and 10k available Mostly downhill course. Selected by Runners World as one of the ten most scenic marathons of the year in 1996. http://www.steamboatmarathon.com |
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| Walk With Me Marathon | Eugene, OR |
| Marathon and half marathon available This is an un-timed event (no time results are posted), 9 hour time limit http://www.walk-with-me.com |
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| Lake Placid Marathon | Lake Placid, NY |
| Marathon, half marathon, and 4 person relay available 5 1/2 hour traffic control, I was told there is an early start, but don't find this on the web site... be sure to check it out before registering http://www.LakePlacidMarathon.com |
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| Humpy's Marathon | Anchorage, AK |
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Marathon course open 7 hours - additional one hour early start for walkers Marathon, half marathon, and 5K http://www.anchoragerunningclub.org/humpmain.htm |
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| Leading Ladies Marathon | Lead, SD |
| 2005 Inaugaral Event - All Women - All Downhill The course will be run from Lead to Spearfish down the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. Marathon course open 7 hours http://www.leadingladiesmarathon.com |
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| Omaha Marathon | Omaha, NE |
| Marathon, half marathon, and relay available http://www.omahamarathon.com/ |
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| Top of Utah Marathon | Logan, UT |
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6 hour course support Half marathon 2 weeks earlier Downhill scenic course http://www.thetopofutah.com |
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| Duke City Marathon | Albuquerque, NM |
| Walking division Relay, half marathon, and 5K also available Slow walkers reported a problem with course support in the 2003 event http://www.dukecitymarathon.com/ |
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| Jimmy Fund Walk | Boston, MA |
| Non profit, non-competitive walk Boston Marathon Route Fundraiser for cancer prevention http://www.jimmyfund.org/eve/event/marathon_default.asp |
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| Air Force Marathon | Dayton, OH |
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8 hour time limit Wright Patterson Air Force Base Relay also available http://afmarathon.wpafb.af.mil/ |
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| Quad Cities Marathon | Moline, IL |
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6 hour time limit Half marathon also available http://www.qcmarathon.org/ |
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| Maui Marathon | Maui, HI |
| Walkers welcome - Course open 8 hours - A flat walker friendly half marathon also available Point to point, from Kahului to Kaanapali on the island of Maui. This course is recognized as one of the ten most scenic marathons in North America. A major portion of the course runs within 50 feet of the Pacific Ocean. http://www.mauimarathon.com/ |
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| Lewis and Clark Marathon | St. Charles, MO |
| Course is open 8 hours Marathon and half marathon The half marathon follows a narrow loop course that travels alongside the Missouri River, both north and south of Historic St. Charles. Because it follows the river the course is very flat, with the exception of one 200 meter long uphill followed by a longer downhill at the southern turnaround. Marathoners will complete the same loop twice. http://fleetfeetstl.com/Our_Races.htm |
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| Fox Cities Marathon | Appleton, WI |
| Course is open 6 hours (2 hour early start is also available for participants needing more than 6 hours) Relay also available Half marathon and half marathon "Power Walk" (13.1 mile competitive walk with awards!) http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org |
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| Boulder Backroads Marathon | Boulder CO |
| Walkers welcome - Non certified course - open 7 hours Half Marathon also available 85% soft-pack dirt county roads that are open to traffic. http://www.boulderbackroads.com/ |
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| Des Moines Marathon | Des Moines, IA |
| New marathon in 2002 Course open 7 hours Additional early start available for walkers http://www.DesMoinesMarathon.com |
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| Sport Shoe Center Maine Marathon | Portland, ME |
| 6 hour time limit - with an additional two hour early start for walkers only Half Marathon and marthon relay also available http://www.mainemarathon.com/ |
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| Detroit Free Press Marathon | Detroit, MI |
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6 hour time limit, race walk category with awards Marathon, relay, and 5k fun run http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com/ |
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| Akron Marathon | Akron, OH |
| 2003 Inaugaral event 6 hour time limit, course support will close based on a 13:45 minute pace Marathon and relay available http://www.akronmarathon.org |
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| Grand Canyon International Marathon | Hualapai Indian Reservation, AZ |
| New marathon in 2002 7 hour time limit strictly enforced Walkers welcome, no separate walker awards category Half Marathon also available http://grandcanyoninternationalmarathon.com/ |
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| Lake Tahoe Marathon | Tahoe City, CA |
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9 hour time limit for marathon walk Half marathon and 10k available, also 10k racewalk http://www.laketahoemarathon.com/ |
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| Chicago Marathon | Chicago, IL |
| Course gradually closes based on a 14 minute mile, 6 hour time limit Finish line is officially open 6 1/2 hours http://www.chicagomarathon.com/ |
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| Baltimore Marathon | Baltimore, MD |
| 7 hour time limit Relay also available http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/ |
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| Portland Marathon | Portland, OR |
| Course open 8 hours with good course support, slower walkers are moved to an alternate route after 6 hours. Many walkers Racewalk category with awards! http://www.portlandmarathon.org/ |
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| Long Beach Marathon | Long Beach, CA |
| Course open 6.5 hours Marathon, half marathon, 5K, inline marathon, and bike tour Racewalk category in the half marathon http://www.runlongbeach.com |
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| Marine Corps Marathon | Arlington, VA |
| The time restriction is in the time enforced to arrive at the 14th street bridge (20 miles) by a designated time (1:45). Slower walkers/runners unable to make the cutoff time are picked up by the shuttle and may not complete the course. http://www.marinemarathon.com/ |
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| Durango Marathon | Durango, CO |
| New marathon in 2002 The course is open 8 hours with an additional one hour early start for walkers, runs through one of the most scenic valleys in the country http://www.durangomarathon.com/ |
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| Welch's Tri-Cities Marathon | Richland, WA |
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Only for fast walkers - 5 hour limit Marathon and Relay available Scenic route http://www.TriCitiesMarathon.org/ |
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| Mount Desert Island Marathon | Bar Harbour, ME |
| New Marathon in 2002 Walkers start one hour early "Spectacular scenery in a tiny New England town that will roll out the red carpet for the competitors." http://www.mdimarathon.com/ |
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| Columbus Marathon | Columbus, OH |
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Walking division - 8 hour limit Fast course Relay also available http://www.columbusmarathon.com/ |
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| Greater Hartford Marathon | Hartford, CT |
| Course open 6 hours - slower participants will be moved to sidewalk Half marathon, relay and half marathon racewalk (with awards) available. http://www.hartfordmarathon.com |
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| Niagara Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon | Buffalo, NY |
| Buffalo, New York to Niagara Falls, Canada Half marathon with a walking division also available - starts on the Canadian side http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/ |
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| Sacramento Marathon | Sacramento, CA |
| Walking division with age group awards in the marathon and the half marathon, medals to all finishers in both the marathon and the half. http://www.sacramentomarathon.net |
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| New York City Marathon | New York, NY |
| Half marathon also available. Entry by lottery http://www.nyrrc.org/nyrrc/marathon/index.html |
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| Midsouth Marathon | Wynn, AR |
| Marathon and half marathon, walking division available 6 hour official course time limit, with an additional one hour early start for walkers Small marathon, friendly small town, wonderful volunteers, not many spectators http://www.midsouthmarathon.com |
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| San Antonio Marathon | San Antonio, TX |
| Fun marathon for the fast walker 6 hour course support (This race does allow a non-supported early start, but we do not recommend it. You will start in the dark on a very hard to follow course, with traffic.) http://www.samarathon.org/ |
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| City of the Trees Marathon | Boise, ID |
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Course open 8 hours for marathon, 5 hours for half Half marathon also available "The City of Trees Marathon course is a beautiful loop course starting and ending at the Owyhee Plaza." http://www.cityoftreesmarathon.com |
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| SunTrust Marathon | Richmond, VA |
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Course closed to traffic based on 14 minute mile "America's Friendliest Marathon" http://www.richmondmarathon.org/ |
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| Harrisburg Marathon | Harrisburg, PA |
| Mostly flat, out and back with loops, and a few rolling hills, blending urban and rural areas. Course support is closed based on a 13 minute mile pace. Walkers may start early with approval of the race director. (You must get an approval. This will be an unsupported early start. You must understand the risk and be prepared to be self sufficient until course support is in place.) http://www.harrisburgmarathon.com/ |
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| Seattle Marathon | Seattle, WA |
| Course closed to traffic 7 hours Walking division in both the marathon and the half marathon (no awards) http://www.seattlemarathon.org/ |
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| New Las Vegas Marathon | Las Vegas, NV |
| New course and date for the LV Marathon. We are currently looking for time limit / pace information. New Las Vegas Marathon will become the first race to run the world famous Las Vegas Strip and through the Fremont Street Experience on a flat loop course entirely within city limits http://www.lvmarathon.com |
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| Kiawah Island Marathon | Kiawah Island, SC |
| Walkers welcome - 8 hour time limit Limited to 3000 participants Half marathon also available http://recreation.kiawahresort.com/marathon.html |
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| St. Jude Memphis Marathon | Memphis, TN |
| 7 hour time limit Half marathon also available http://www.stjudemarathon.org/ |
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| The Rock - White Rock Lake | Dallas, TX |
| Time limit for 2003 has been increase to 7.5 hours, A half marathon and a relay (5 person) also available http://www.whiterockmarathon.com/ |
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| Honolulu Marathon | Honolulu, HI |
| No time limit Racewalk category with awards! 10k also available http://www.honolulumarathon.org/ |
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| First Light Marathon | Mobile, AL |
| Marathon and Half Marathon 8 hour time limit Racewalk category with awards in both the half and full marthon! http://www.firstlightmarathon.com/ |
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Always verify information prior to registering for any event. The information provided here is gathered from other walkers and friends and is subject to change at any time. Additional events and event information.... International Marathons - We have just started our list of international marathons. More will be added as time permits. Half Marathons - Many half marathons are in conjunction with full marathons. We have tried to include that information with the marathon list. This additional list is for free standing halfs. Additonal Events for Distance Walkers - Here we have listed other endurance events that might be interesting to walkers. Marathon Reviews - Now that we have a pretty good list of marathons we would like to start adding walker reviews.Click here to read reviews or post your own. See our contact page if you would like to tell us about a marathon that should be added to our calendar, or to let us know if you find errors in our list. Coming soon... Top Picks Walker Friendly Marathons. |