Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Missouri has 14 active marathons this year. Races are most common in November, April, and October. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or hilly. Typical race day temperatures range from 33°F to 70°F.
Popular races include the Kansas City Marathon, Greater St. Louis Marathon, and MO Cowbell Marathon. There is 1 new marathon in Missouri this year — Show Me Your Free State Marathon. 9 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Frisco Marathon — 14.0% BQ and Greater St. Louis Marathon — 7.8% BQ.
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Running from Yeti MarathonSpringfield, MO02/21/2026 |  Rolling Hills 51 Finishers |
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Greater St. Louis MarathonSt. Louis, MO04/11/2026 | Rolling Hills1,181 Finishers |
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Frisco MarathonWillard, MO04/25/2026 |  Mostly Flat43 Finishers |
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Berryman MarathonPotosi, MO05/16/2026 | Rolling Hills74 Finishers |
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Heart of America MarathonColumbia, MO09/07/2026 |  Hilly105 Finishers |
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St. Joseph Missouri MarathonSt. Joseph, MO09/26/2026 | Rolling Hills87 Finishers |
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Kansas City MarathonKansas City, MO10/17/2026 | Hilly1,538 Finishers |
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Show Me Your Free State MarathonSt. Joseph, MO10/24/2026 | Mostly Flat
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Bass Pro Shops Conservation MarathonSpringfield, MO11/01/2026 | Rolling Hills476 Finishers |
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MO Cowbell MarathonSt. Charles, MO11/08/2026 | Mostly Flat503 Finishers |
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Yeti Endurance Weekend MarathonKansas City, MO11/15/2026 | Rolling Hills107 Finishers |
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Honoring Our Heroes MarathonRolla, MO11/21/2026 | Hilly90 Finishers |
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Wildwood Trail MarathonWildwood, MO12/06/2025 | Hilly25 Finishers |
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Run for the Ranch MarathonSpringfield, MO12/27/2025 |  Very Flat43 Finishers |
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