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- June Marathons
- June Half Marathons
- June Ultra Marathons
- June Other Distances
- June International Races
June Marathons
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon
Jun 1–2; Deadwood, SD
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K
What goes up, must come down in the sacred Black Hills
REVEL Rockies
Jun 1; Evergreen, CO
Marathon, half marathon
Final edition of the high-altitude, quad-busting beauty
Bear Lake Marathon Trifecta
Jun 6–8; St. Charles, ID; Cokeville, WY; Laketown, UT
Marathon, half marathon, 5K (UT only)
Convenient, low-key opportunity to ✅ 3 states in 3 days
Governor’s Cup
Jun 8; Helena, MT
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Stunning Big Sky showcase celebrates its 50th running
Hatfield McCoy Marathon 🏆
Jun 8; South Williamson, KY
Marathon, Blackberry Mountain Half Marathon, River Road Half Marathon, 5K
Two-state favorite with Appalachian charm to spare
Lake Placid Marathon
Jun 9; Lake Placid, NY
Marathon, half marathon
Winter Olympics venue in the heart of the Adirondacks
Charlevoix Marathon
Jun 15; Charlevoix, MI
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Lovely lakeshore out-and-back is a small-town gem 💎
Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon
Jun 22; Anchorage, AK
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5 miler
Summer solstice tradition marks its 50th anniversary
Run Super Series Super Marathon & Super Fast Half
Jun 22; Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Marathon, half marathon
Gentle downhill course answers PR wishes & BQ dreams
Missoula Marathon 🏆
Jun 29–30; Missoula, MT
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Perennially popular jewel of the Treasure State
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June Half Marathons
DAM to DSM
Jun 1; Polk City, IA
Half marathon
Iconic summer kickoff party from rural start to urban finish
Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon
Jun 1; Versailles, KY
Half marathon, 10K
“Absolutely stunning course” through Thoroughbred country
Dexter–Ann Arbor Run
Jun 2; Dexter, MI
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Point-to-point riverside run celebrates its 50th anniversary
Jackson Hole Half
Jun 8; Teton Village, WY
Half marathon, 5K
Elevation sensation next door to Grand Teton Nat’l Park
Shipyard Old Port Half (above)
Jun 8; Portland, ME
Half marathon, 5K
Festive waterfront run embraces the city’s seafaring legacy
Great Ferry Race
Jun 9; Bainbridge Island, WA
Half marathon
Hilly road/trail hybrid starts with a blast from a ferry horn
Rock Tahoe Half 🏆
Jun 15; Stateline, NV
Half marathon
Net downhill boasts “epic views” & a post-race pool party
Timpanogos Half
Jun 22; Pine Hollow, UT
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
PR-friendly, quad-busting beauty supports cancer research
Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon
Jun 23; Ithaca, NY
Half marathon
Go with the flow at this downhill favorite in the Finger Lakes
Glacier Half Marathon 🏆
Jun 29; Kiowa, MT
Half marathon
Breathtaking challenge in the Crown Jewel of the Continent
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June Ultra Marathons
Evergreen Echo Valley Trail Runs 🏆
Jun 1–2; Chelan, WA
50K, half marathon, 10K
“Magical” rolling trails offer the “perfect amount of challenge”
Great Divide Ultra
Jun 1–2; Divide, CO
100 miler, 100K, 50K, 25K
Mountain meadow landscapes in the shadow of Pikes Peak
Shadow of the Giants
Jun 8; Fish Camp, CA
50K, 20K
Stunning run among the giant sequoias outside Yosemite NP
Longest Day Race
Jun 15; Greenville, SC
Last Runner Standing, 100K, 50 miler, 50K, marathon, half marathon
Elimination event challenges participants to reach milestones
Denali 135/100K/50K
Jun 21; Cantwell, AK
135 miler, 100K, 50K
Bucket-list adventure at the gateway to Denali Nat’l Park
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June Other Distances
Baltimore 10 Miler
Jun 1; Baltimore, MD
10 miler, 10 mile relay
Hilly Charm City challenge boasts lion-themed bling
Ragnar Road Wasatch Back
Jun 7; Brighton, UT
190 mile relay
The original Ragnar Relay returns to Northern Utah
Bellin Run 10K
Jun 7-8; Green Bay, WI
10K, 5K
Celebration of summer draws elites & amateurs alike
Garden of the Gods 10 Mile, 10K & Trail Run
Jun 9; Colorado Springs, CO
10 miler, 10K
Dramatic red sandstone in the Gateway to the Rockies
Mount Washington Road Race
Jun 15; Gorham, NH
7.6 miler
Iconic uphill gauntlet gains 4,650 ft from start to finish
(Registration lottery open Feb 12–26)
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June International Races
Stockholm Marathon 🇸🇪
Jun 1; Stockholm, Sweden
Marathon
Circuitous tour of the Swedish capital’s 7 diverse districts
Madagascar Marathon 🇲🇬
Jun 8; Ranohira, Madagascar,
50K, marathon, half marathon
Remote adventure run in a unique island ecosystem
Big Five Marathon 🇿🇦
Jun 15; Bosveld, South Africa
Marathon, half marathon
Run among the wildlife on a private game reserve 🦁
Marathon du Vignoble d’Alsace 🇫🇷
Jun 22–23; Dorlisheim, France
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Médoc-style celebration visits vineyards & villages
Midnight Sun Marathon 🇳🇴
Jun 22; Tromsø, Norway
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 4.2K
As scenic as it gets, and the sun never sets
👉 Or search for more June 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 also completed over 100 races — including 50+ marathons and ultras — in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.
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