Newport, Rhode Island (United States of America) - "Newport Rhode Races - Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k". Join us in the City-by-the-Sea for this stunning marathon, half marathon and 5k. Newport Rhode Races partners with the upcoming Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival to give you a true Spring Newport Experience. Our courses will pass along many of the over 1,200,000 starting to bloom around the City by the Sea. (We'll call it Dash through the Daffodils!) The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Easton's Beach in Newport, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same beautiful seaside start. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. https://go.evvnt.com/3346062-0?pid=6562

Dallas, Texas (United States of America) - "Skyline Half Marathon, 10K & 5K". Runners will be challenged with courses that take them over bridges and through West Dallas neighborhoods. Our unique courses feature beautiful views that highlight the local community. After you conquer the race, join us for an after party with a view, beer, awards, and a DJ, in the Trinity Groves area. www.runproject.org/skyline-half-race

Champaign, Illinois (United States of America) - "Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend". The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend will take to the streets of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, IL from April 23–25, 2026. The events offer a beautiful, scenic tour of the University of Illinois campus, downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and an awesome paved park trail. Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from the community line the course to cheer on and support participants. Participants will also experience the unique and thrilling finish line located at the 50-yard line of the University of Illinois’ historic Memorial Stadium. New features at this year’s Race Weekend include two multi-race i-Challenge events for runners looking to expand their Race Weekend experience. The Micro i-Challenge combines the Michael Hogue Team Mile and the 5K, and the Nano i-Challenge connects the Michael Hogue Team Mile and the Busey Illinois Youth Run. Both challenges feature the shortest distances offered during the weekend, allowing beginners and sprinters of all ages to double up their participation, swag, and medals. Packet pickup takes place at the Health and Fitness Expo at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), 201 E. Peabody, Champaign, IL, on Thursday, April 23 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Race times are Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. for the Michael Hogue Team Mile; Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. for the 5K and from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. for the 4th Mile Street Fest; and Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:31 a.m. for the wheelchair half marathon, 7:33 a.m. for the marathon and half marathon, 8:00 a.m. for the 10K, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, and 3:00 p.m. for the Youth Run. Participant perks include a unique race shirt for each event, a drawstring backpack, a commemorative heatsheet, course entertainment, a fleece blanket for marathon finishers, a unique finisher medal for each event, and delicious post-race food. After the 5K on Friday night and after the races on Saturday, participants can enjoy the 4th-Mile and 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash located just outside Memorial Stadium on Kirby Ave, featuring live music and food trucks. Food is available for purchase at the Street Fest, and race entry includes one ticket for a beer, wine, or cider for participants age 21 and older, with non-alcoholic beverages including Busch NA also available. https://go.evvnt.com/3461156-0?pid=6562

Salt Lake City, Utah (United States of America) - "Salt Lake City Marathon". Voted the “Best Running Event” and "Best Half Marathon" in Utah, the University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon presented by Bank of America is running its 23rd annual event on April 25, 2026! Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this gorgeous race takes you past the towering Wasatch Mountains, through some of the most iconic parts of the city, before it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown. Then, it’s time to reflect on what you just accomplished and enjoy the after party with friends and family. There is something for everyone—full and half marathons, 10K, 5K, and a 1K kids event. Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. And being “a beautiful challenge” is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to see—and run—for yourself! www.saltlakecitymarathon.com

Fresno, California (United States of America) - "California Classic Half Marathon". Join us in celebrating our 15th year when we host runners in our Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Run as half and 10k participants run through Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure and NEW KINGDOM OF ASIA at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, with a grand finish at Chukchansi Stadium. Or choose our Rock and Run 5k, it doesn't go through the Zoo, but has all of the other benefits of the Half Marathon. https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Fresno/CaliforniaClassicWeekend?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt