Top 10 Best Marathons for Walkers

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Portland Marathon

Portland Marathon: 3,000 walkers, 5,000 runners gather every fall. New management, city requirements, and route since 2019. Supportive for first-timers!

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Walt Disney World Marathon

Annual event in January, open to walkers and runners worldwide. Experience a unique race through the Magic Kingdom, embracing child-like joy regardless of age or origin.

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Honolulu Marathon

Honolulu Marathon: 30,000 participants each Dec. Stunning route along Hawaiian coastline from downtown Honolulu to Kapiolani Park. Hot and humid, but breathtaking!

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Rock 'N' Roll Marathons

Rock 'n' Roll series: Annual marathons/half marathons with 30,000 participants in major cities worldwide. Live music, on-course support, crowd-pleasers!

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TCS New York City Marathon

TCS NYC Marathon: The world's biggest, most popular marathon in the exciting Big Apple! 50,000+ runners/walkers in November. 8.5-hour limit, 15-min mile rule for walkers.

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Playtex MoonWalk

Playtex MoonWalk: Nighttime events raising funds for breast cancer charities. Marathon/half-marathon options. Participants wear decorated bras to show support.

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Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walks: Not marathons, but endurance events. Walk up to 20 miles/day for 3 days, camping 2 nights. Minimum $2,300 in donations to join.

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US FreedomWalk Festival

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk: Oct. charity event for Dana-Farber Cancer Inst. No running; sidewalks used, not city streets. Guided by organizers & police.

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Boston Marathon

Don't miss the Oct. U.S. FreedomWalk, starting in Arlington, VA, and winding through nature trails to Washington, D.C. Explore historic sites and landmarks along the route. Join the walking festival!

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Skechers Performance Los Angeles

Race pace: 15 mins/mile. 6.5 hrs to complete U.S. FreedomWalk. If slower, move to sidewalk but no guaranteed finishing time. Join the walking festival in Oct.

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