February 2026 Featured Races

October 8th, 2025 by Mike Sohaskey

Runners pass the Fort Worth Stockyards at The Cowtown Marathon — Runners visit many “bull”loved Fort Worth landmarks at The Cowtown

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to February races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you stay motivated and beat the winter blues.

🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at least 4.7 across 10+ reviews)

February Marathons
February Half Marathons
February Ultra Marathons
February Other Distances
February International Races

February Marathons

Groundhog Day Marathon
Feb 6–7; Walker, MI
Marathon, half marathon, 1/6 marathon
Bundle up for a dozen loops of frigid fun 🥶

Tallahassee Marathon
Feb 8; Tallahassee, FL
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon
51-year tradition showcases Florida’s capital city

Mesa Marathon
Feb 14; Mesa, AZ
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Downhill desert darling is a winter BQ favorite

Run Oak Island
Feb 14–15; Oak Island, NC
26.25 miler, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 miler
Beachfront beauty boasts BBQ & “Big Ass” bling

Lost Dutchman
Feb 15; Apache Junction, AZ
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K, 2 miler
Saguaro solitude + sunrise over the mountains

Ventura Marathon
Feb 22; Ventura, CA
Marathon, half marathon
SoCal surf spot hosts a downhill BQ best bet

Atlanta Marathon
Feb 28–Mar 1; Atlanta, GA
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Roll with the ups & downs in Running City USA

Little Rock Marathon
Feb 28–Mar 1; Little Rock, AR
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
HUGE medals and (in 2026) a fairy-tale ending

Newport News One City Marathon
Feb 28–Mar 1; Newport News, VA
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Coastal Virginia is for BQ Lo❤️ers

The Cowtown 🏆 (above)
Feb 28–Mar 1; Fort Worth, TX
50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Don’t mess with Texas’ Top Rated race weekend

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February Half Marathons

San Francisco Half
Feb 1; San Francisco, CA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Gorgeous tour of Golden Gate Park & Ocean Beach

Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 🏆
Feb 7; Safety Harbor, FL
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Coastal winter escape knows how to throw a party

Run Sedona Half
Feb 7; Sedona, AZ
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Breathtaking challenge in red rock surroundings

Save the Light Half
Feb 7; Folly Beach, SC
Half marathon, 5K
Flat beachfront run to preserve the local lighthouse

Strawberry Plains Half
Feb 14; Strawberry Plains, TN
Half marathon, 10K
Lovely rolling countryside & hot post-race breakfast

Suwanee Half
Feb 15; Suwanee, GA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Conquer the hills then beat the chill w/a finisher blanket

Gasparilla Distance Classic
Feb 21–22; Tampa, FL
Half marathon, 15K, 8K, 5K
4 distances + 4 challenges = one festive weekend

Skidaway Island Half
Feb 28; Savannah, GA
Half marathon, 5K
Peaceful gem 💎 in an affluent waterfront community

Zion Half 🏆
Feb 28; Springdale, UT
Half marathon
Chase the sunrise to the doorstep of Zion Nat’l Park

War Eagle Run Fest
Feb 28–Mar 1; Auburn, AL
Half marathon, 5K
Hilly circuit of the AU campus finishes on the 50 🏈

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February Ultra Marathons

Holiday Lake 50K, 25K & 10K
Feb 14; Appomattox, VA
50K, 25K, 10K
First timer-friendly loop from an ultrarunning icon

Tejas Trails Rocky 50
Feb 14; Huntsville, TX
50 miler, 50K, half marathon
Fast loops with plenty of roots to ensure focus

Jackpot Ultras
Feb 20–22; Henderson, NV
48 hr, 24 hr, 12 hr, 6 hr, 100 miler, 100K, 50 miler
Go for broke at this fabulous short-loop festival 🎲

Evergreen Lord Hill Trail Run
Feb 21; Snohomish, WA
50K, 20 miler, 10 miler, 5K
Lush, forested climbs will test your legs & lungs

Salmon Falls 50K
Feb 28; Pilot Hill, CA
50K, half marathon
Point-to-point beauty in California Gold Country
(Registration opens soon)

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February Other Distances

Groundhog Run
Feb 1; Kansas City, MO
10K, 5K
Fully underground course ensures winter warmth

Krispy Kreme Challenge
Feb 7; Raleigh, NC
5 miler
Dollars to donuts you’ll eat up NCSU’s charity challenge

Pensacola Double Bridge Run
Feb 7; Pensacola, FL
15K, 5K
Gulf Coast favorite with a beachfront finish

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February International Races

Finland Arctic Challenge 🇫🇮
Feb 9–13; Lapland, Finland
Marathon, half marathon
Unique multi-sport adventure within the Arctic Circle

Tarawera Ultra-Trail 🇳🇿
Feb 14–15; Rotorua, New Zealand
100 miler, 102K, 50K, half marathon, 14K
Iconic point-to-point through stunning landscapes

Split Marathon 🇭🇷
Feb 15; Split, Croatia
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Seaside circuit starts & ends at “Game of Thrones” palace

Dune Desert Marathon Morocco 🇲🇦
Feb 22; Merzouga, Morocco
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Immersive experience traverses desert & dunes

Napoli City Half 🇮🇹
Feb 22; Naples, Italy
Half marathon
Mediterranean coastal run in the shadow of Vesuvius

👉 Or search for more February 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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