Biggest Marathons in the United States
Marathons range in size from a few dozen runners to tens of thousands of runners beating a path to the finish line. For many, running in these "Top Tier" marathons is a 'bucket list' goal. It can be frustrating to get stuck in a pack where you can't break free of the crowd, but for these races, it's all about the experience.
Here are the 10 largest according to Running USA:
- New York City Marathon - 50,386
- Chicago Marathon - 40,595
- Boston Marathon - 31,932
- Honolulu Marathon - 21,814
- Los Angeles Marathon - 21,508
- Marine Corp Marathon - 19,689
- Walt Disney World Marathon - 19,201
- Philadelphia Marathon - 10,359
- Twin Cities Marathon - 8,853
- Houston Marathon - 7,048