Description: The Seattle Ghost Marathon is an annual endurance event held on Thanksgiving weekend, featuring a flat, fast, USATF-certified, and Boston-qualifying route. The race takes runners on scenic 13.1-mile loops along Lake Washington, starting and finishing at the Ferdinand Street Boat Launch.
Description: The Foot Traffic Flat Marathon is an annual running tradition every 4th of July on Sauvie Island, just north of Portland, Oregon. Known as one of the flattest marathon courses on the West Coast, this race is a favorite for runners pursuing a personal record (PR) or Boston Marathon qualification.
Description: The Kenai River Marathon is an annual running event held in Kenai, Alaska. For 2026, the event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The race is known for its mostly flat route and passing scenic views along the Unity Trail connecting the cities of Kenai and Soldotna.
Description: The 15th Annual Mad Marathon takes place on July 12, 2026, in Vermont’s Mad River Valley, featuring a scenic 26.2-mile course known as the "world's most beautiful marathon" through rural, hilly roads, villages, and covered bridges. The event includes a full marathon, half-marathon, relays, 5K, and 10K options.