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- April Marathons
- April Half Marathons
- April Ultra Marathons
- April Other Distances
- April International Races
April Marathons
Coast Guard Marathon 🏆
Apr 11–12; Elizabeth City, NC
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Run with the Coasties in the Harbor of Hospitality
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
Apr 11–12; Rehoboth Beach, DE
Marathon, half marathon, 9K, 5K
Road/trail hybrid in the First State’s summer hotspot
Hogeye Marathon & Relays
Apr 11–12; Springdale, AR
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Ozark favorite celebrates its 50th anniversary
University of Charleston Marathon
Apr 11–12; Charleston, WV
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Flat inaugural circuit of WV’s capital city
Bend Marathon
Apr 12; Bend, OR
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
PNW gem 💎 features forest, mountain & river views
Carmel Marathon Weekend
Apr 18; Carmel, IN
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
BQ-friendly loop of the “Best Small City in America”
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 🏆
Apr 18; Roanoke, VA
101 miler, double marathon, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 1 miler
Scenic celebration of hills, hospitality & the human spirit
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
Apr 24–25; Champaign, IL
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 miler
College town tour finishes in UIUC’s Memorial Stadium
Eugene Marathon
Apr 25–26; Eugene, OR
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Top BQ option finishes on iconic Hayward Field
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Apr 25–26; Oklahoma City, OK
Marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K
Run with purpose at OKC’s celebration of life
Salt Lake City Marathon
Apr 25; Salt Lake City, UT
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Move mountains at Utah’s “beautiful challenge”
Maui Marathon
Apr 26; Lahaina, HI
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Oceanfront out-&-back embraces the Aloha spirit
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April Half Marathons
Oak Barrel Half Marathon 🏆
Apr 4; Lynchburg, TN
Half marathon
Hills, thrills & “whiskey” business in Jack Daniel’s country
(Regular entries sold out; $140 charity entries available)
Helderberg to Hudson Half
Apr 11; Albany, NY
Half marathon
Gentle downhill + few turns = PR potential
Lincoln Presidential Half
Apr 11; Springfield, IL
Half marathon
Run through history in Honest Abe’s hometown
Rock the Parkway Half 🏆
Apr 11; Kansas City, MO
Half marathon, 5K
Philanthropic fan favorite is a KC masterpiece
San Diego Beach & Bay Half
Apr 11; San Diego, CA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Flat coastal loop of sun-kissed Mission Bay
Hapalua Half
Apr 12; Honolulu, HI
Half marathon
Embrace your island pace with no time limit
The Split
Apr 12; Spokane, WA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Riverfront out-and-back crosses the Gonzaga campus
Charlotte RaceFest Half
Apr 18; Charlotte, NC
Half marathon, 10K
Queen City showcase celebrates its 25th year 👑
Go Girl Run Springfield
Apr 18; Springfield, MO
Half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K
Female-focused fun doesn’t skimp on the sparkle
Run Dollywood Race Weekend
Apr 25–26; Pigeon Forge, TN
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Inaugural theme-park run in the Great Smoky Mountains
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April Ultra Marathons
Brazen Diablo Trails Challenge 🏆
Apr 4; Walnut Creek, CA
50K, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Well-supported loop summits two peaks on Mount Diablo
Desert RATS Trail Running Festival
Apr 10–12; Fruita, CO
100K, 50K, half marathon, 10K
High-desert beauty overlooking the Colorado River
Gorge Waterfalls 100K & 50K
Apr 10–12; Cascade Locks, OR
100K, 50K, 30K
Lush, technical challenge in the Columbia River Gorge
Chief Ladiga 100
Apr 11; Jacksonville, AL
100 miler, 50 miler, 50K, half marathon
Flat, paved out-and-back in the Appalachian foothills
Capitan Mountain 34 Hour
Apr 17–18; Fort Stanton, NM
34 hr, 12 hr, 6 hr
Forgiving 4-mile loop honors Smokey Bear’s legacy
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April Other Distances
Crescent City Classic 10K
Apr 4; New Orleans, LA
10K
NOLA’s festive tradition kicks off Easter Weekend
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Apr 11–12; Washington, DC
10 miler, 5K
Lovely springtime tour of DC monuments & memorials 🌸
(Lottery open Jan 5–19)
Pat’s Run
Apr 11; Tempe, AZ
4.2 miler
Spirited fundraiser honors the legacy of Pat Tillman
(Registration opens soon)
Carlsbad 5000 🏆
Apr 12; Carlsbad, CA
All Day 20K (5K x 4), 5K
“The World’s Fastest 5K” celebrates 40 years
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K 🏆
Apr 18; Richmond, VA
10K
RVA’s biggest block party brings the energy
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April International Races
Arctic Marathon Finland 🇫🇮
Apr 5; Rovaniemi, Finland
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Snowy adventure in the “official” home of Santa Claus
Two Oceans Marathon 🇿🇦
Apr 11–12; Cape Town, South Africa
56K, half marathon
Iconic ultra in one of the world’s most beautiful cities
(International entries still available)
Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon 🇪🇸
Apr 18; Ibiza, Spain
Marathon, 22K, 12K
Evening tour of a seductive Mediterranean island
Istanbul Half 🇹🇷
Apr 19; Istanbul, Turkey
Half marathon, 10K
Magnificent capital city shows off its European side
Patagonia Running Festival 🇨🇱
Apr 25; Torres del Paine, Chile
50K, marathon, half marathon, 11K, 5K
Breathtaking point-to-point in sublime surroundings
(Sold out; entries available thru Marathon Tours)
👉 Or search for more April international races
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Author: Mike Sohaskey
Mike Sohaskey is the co-founder of RaceRaves, the premier online reviews community for runners to share their race experiences and find their next challenge. Mike honed his creative and critical thinking skills as a research scientist, earning a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Stanford. He’s completed over 120 races — including marathons on all seven continents plus all six Abbott World Marathon Majors — in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.
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