Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to July & August races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you keep your cool through the dog days of summer.
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- July & August Marathons
- July & August Half Marathons
- July & August Ultra Marathons
- July & August Other Distances
- July & August International Races
July & August Marathons
Mad Marathon
Jul 13; Waitsfield, VT
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, half marathon relay, 10K, 5K
Hills pay the bills in the “brutal”-ful Green Mountains
Mesa Falls Marathon
Jul 19; Ashton, ID
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 miler
Lovely point-to-point near Yellowstone & Grand Teton NPs
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon
Jul 26โ27; Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Marathon, half marathon
Downhill BQ favorite on a packed gravel rail-trail
Haulinโ Aspen
Aug 9; Bend, OR
Marathon, half marathon, 6.5 miler
Mile-high trail challenge in Deschutes Nat’l Forest
San Francisco Marathon
Jul 26โ27; San Francisco, CA
Double marathon, marathon, 1st half marathon, 2nd half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K
Sightseeing spectacle from Bay Bridge to Golden Gate
Humboldt Bay Marathon
Aug 10; Eureka, CA
Marathon, half marathon
Small coastal gem ๐ features local artwork on medals
Anchorage RunFest (Humpyโs Marathon)
Aug 16โ17; Anchorage, AK
49K, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K, 1 miler
Tidal views, tree-lined trails & four-legged locals
Santa Rosa Marathon (above)
Aug 23โ24; Santa Rosa, CA
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Raise a glass to summer in Sonoma Wine Country
New England Green River Marathon ๐
Aug 24; Marlboro, VT
Marathon
Rustic riverside run starts in VT and finishes in MA
Marquette Marathon
Aug 30; Marquette, MI
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K
Speedy road/trail hybrid boasts (Lake) Superior scenery
Kauai Marathon ๐
Aug 31; Koloa, HI
Marathon, half marathon
From tiki torches to tree tunnels, the Garden Isle awes ๐ค
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July & August Half Marathons
Meijer Festival of Races
Jul 5; Traverse City, MI
Half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K
Festive “pit” stop in the Cherry Capital of the World
Bryce Canyon Half
Jul 12; Bryce Canyon, UT
Half marathon, 5K
Savor the breathtaking beauty of Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park
Mount Rainier Half
Jul 18โ19; Enumclaw, WA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
By road & by trail, enjoy epic views of the Cascade Range
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half
Jul 19โ20; Napa, CA
Half marathon, 5K
Destination darling continues to age like a fine wine
Skinny Raven Half
Jul 20; Anchorage, AK
Half marathon, 10K
Summer showcase of the city’s popular coastal trail
Rocky Mountain Half ๐
Aug 1โ2; Estes Park, CO
Half marathon, 5K
Happiness is a Rocky Mountain runner’s high
Rock Hall Half
Aug 17; Cleveland, OH
Half marathon, half marathon relay, 10K, 5K
Cleveland classic offers guitar medals + free HOF entry
Walt Stack DSE Double Dipsea ๐
Aug 23; Stinson Beach, CA
13.7 miler
Twice-as-nice challenge on the iconic Dipsea Trail
(Registration opens May 20)
Iron Horse Half ๐
Aug 24; North Bend, WA
Half marathon
Fast, forested rails-to-trails downhill voted WA’s best half
Indiana Womenโs Running Festival
Aug 30; Carmel, IN
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Run for the rose ๐น at this spirited celebration of sisterhood
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half
Aug 31; Swanzey, NH
Half marathon
Quaint New England fundraiser features 3 covered bridges
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July & August Ultra Marathons
Devilโs Gulch
Jul 12; Wenatchee, WA
100 miler, 50 miler, half marathon
“Beautiful and challenging” run in the Eastern Cascades
Siskiyou Out Back Trail Running Festival (SOB)
Jul 12โ13; Ashland, OR
100K, 50K, 15K, 8K
Explore the PNW playground of the Siskiyou Mountains
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run ๐
Jul 26; Medora, ND
116 miler, 58 miler, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Behold the barren & “butte”-iful Badlands of North Dakota
Lean Horse 100 Ultra Marathon
Aug 15โ16; Custer, SD
100 miler, 100 mile relay, 50 miler, 30 miler, 30 mile relay, 20 miler
Fast, non-technical trail run in the sacred Black Hills
North Country Trail Run
Aug 23โ24; Wellston, MI
50 miler, 50K, marathon, half marathon
Standout support & massive medals in Manistee Nat’l Forest
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July & August Other Distances
AJC Peachtree Road Race
Jul 4; Atlanta, GA
10K
Oversized summer block party is a July 4th favorite
(Lottery reg open Apr 1โ30)
Shawshank Hustle ๐
Aug 16; Mansfield, OH
4.6 miler
Get busy running at this beloved tribute to the ’94 classic
Falmouth Road Race
Aug 17; Falmouth, MA
7 miler
Cape Cod tradition attracts elites & amateurs alike
(General reg lottery open May 8โ17)
Crim Festival of Races
Aug 22โ23; Flint, MI
10 miler, 5 miler, 5K, 1 miler
Community celebration treats its participants “like stars”
Annapolis 10 Mile Run
Aug 24; Annapolis, MD
10 miler
U.S. Naval Academy’s hometown race marks 50 years
Around the Crown 10K
Aug 31; Charlotte, NC
10K
The Queen City rolls out the red carpet ๐
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July & August International Races
Victoria Falls Marathon ๐ฟ๐ผ
Jul 6; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Marathon, half marathon, half marathon relay, 7K
Wild elephants and the world’s largest waterfall
Nova Scotia Marathon ๐จ๐ฆ
Jul 20; Barrington, Canada
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 6K
Charming coastal run in the Lobster Capital of Canada ๐ฆ
Taupล Marathon ๐ณ๐ฟ
Aug 2; Taupล, New Zealand
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
“Blue”-tiful route centered around a volcanic crater lake
Reykjavik Marathon ๐ฎ๐ธ
Aug 23; Reykjavik, Iceland
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 3K
Cultural celebration finishes with a free citywide festival
Buenos Aires Half Marathon ๐ฆ๐ท
Aug 24; Buenos Aires, Argentina
Half marathon
Colorful, cosmopolitan capital welcomes 25,000+ runners
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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. Heโs completed over 120 races โ including 60+ marathons and ultras plus all six Abbott World Marathon Majors โ in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.
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