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Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
New York has 28 active marathons this year. Races are most common in May, September, and October. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or mostly flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 33°F to 70°F.
Popular races include the New York City Marathon, Wineglass Marathon, and Buffalo Marathon. 24 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) — 100.0% BQ and McKirdy Micro Marathon (Breaking 3) — 81.6% BQ.
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Icebreaker MarathonEast Meadow, NY01/24/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 70 Finishers |
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Heckscher State Park MarathonEast Islip, NY03/28/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 21 Finishers |
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McKirdy Micro Marathon (Breaking 3)Valley Cottage, NY03/28/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 114 Finishers |
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McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ)Valley Cottage, NY03/29/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 24 Finishers |
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Raquette River MarathonPotsdam, NY04/04/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 15 Finishers |
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Millbrook MarathonMillbrook, NY04/12/2026 | ![]() Hilly![]() 110 Finishers |
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Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the HudsonHighland, NY05/03/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 266 Finishers |
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Long Island MarathonEast Meadow, NY05/03/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 541 Finishers |
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Queens Marathon (Spring)Queens, NY05/03/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 76 Finishers |
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Sehgahunda Trail MarathonHunt, NY05/16/2026 | ![]() Very Hilly![]() 134 Finishers |
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Buffalo MarathonBuffalo, NY05/24/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 1,209 Finishers |
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Race the Lake MarathonCooperstown, NY06/06/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 100 Finishers |
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Lake Placid MarathonLake Placid, NY06/14/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 293 Finishers |
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XCelsior MarathonValley Cottage,, NY06/14/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 51 Finishers |
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Sri Chinmoy MarathonCongers, NY08/24/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 325 Finishers |
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Monster Trail MarathonVirgil, NY08/30/2026 | ![]() Very Hilly![]() 12 Finishers |
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Sackets Harbor MarathonSackets Harbor, NY09/06/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 326 Finishers |
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Old Forge MarathonOld Forge, NY09/12/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 81 Finishers |
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Yonkers MarathonYonkers, NY09/14/2025 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 185 Finishers |
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Hamptons MarathonEast Hampton, NY09/26/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 440 Finishers |
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Adirondack MarathonSchroon Lake, NY09/27/2026 | ![]() Hilly![]() 162 Finishers |
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Wineglass MarathonCorning, NY10/04/2026 | ![]() Downhill![]() 1,816 Finishers |
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Mohawk-Hudson River MarathonAlbany, NY10/11/2026 | ![]() Downhill![]() 600 Finishers |
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Great New York State MarathonSyracuse, NY10/18/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 204 Finishers |
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Suffolk County MarathonBabylon, NY10/18/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 308 Finishers |
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Barbeque Bash Quarters MarathonSpencerport, NY11/01/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 24 Finishers |
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New York City MarathonNew York City, NY11/01/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 59,129 Finishers |
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Queens Marathon (Fall)Queens, NY12/06/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 306 Finishers |
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