Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States of America) - "Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K". Join us for the 13th Annual Colorado Springs Marathon on Saturday, October 3, 2026! Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on your first 5K, we have four exciting race options to choose from. Each course highlights the stunning beauty of Colorado Springs' winding past historic landmarks, through scenic parks, and finishing downtown at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, where a lively post-race celebration awaits. This premier, family-friendly event draws participants from across the country and has sold out five years in a row' secure your spot today! https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/ColoradoSprings/cosmarathon?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Asheville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k". Celebrate autumn, craft beer & running with a half marathon in the mountains of North Carolina. Start and finish at Hi-Wire Brewing's River Arts District Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St. Asheville. Experience the true essence of autumn in Asheville, North Carolina, as you indulge in a delightful celebration of craft beer and running at the Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k. After a catastrophic 2024 race day that saw 30 feet of water cover the majority of our race course, we rebounded beautifully in 2025. Come be a part of it in 2026! Both Courses are USATF Certified Brand new course were plotted in 2025 due to the damage done to the River Arts District in 2024. We love our new courses and you will too. www.oktoberfesthalfmarathon.com

Cappella de' Picenardi (Cremona), Lombardia (Italy) - "Mezzapadana". [Italian] Competitiva di km 21,097 / km 10,500 e non competitiva ludico-motoria di km 10,500. Partenza alle ore 9 da piazza Roma. Iscrizioni a partire da 10 euro. Per inf. tel. 347.3501152 sig. Massimo Pelizzoli. www.mezzapadana.it

Lignano Sabbiadoro (Udine), Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) - "Over Borders Half Marathon". [Italian] Terza edizione. Competitiva Fidal di km 21,097 su percorso in parte rinnovato tra le regioni Friuli Venezia Giulia e Veneto. Partenza alle ore 9:45 dal Village Bella Italia Agetour. Per inf. tel. 340.6816856. www.overbordershalfmarathon.it

Salem, Virginia (United States of America) - "LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K, and Kids Fun Run". The City of Salem, known as "Virginia's Championship City", has hosted numerous NCAA National Championships as well as many other national and international sports tournaments. In 2016, we decided to branch out and bring that "Championship" mentality to running! The races start and finish at the Salem Farmers Market in downtown Salem, VA and take you on a scenic tour of Salem through neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the downtown business district. We have partnered with Blue Ridge Racing, the area's leading road race management organization to produce these events. In addition to managing the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, and the G&H Contracting Kids Run, Blue Ridge Racing handles the race management for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and other regional events. As an added bonus to running the Lewis Gale Salem Half Marathon, you will have the opportunity to earn the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal if you als o complete the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full or Half Marathon (in April) and the Star City Half Marathon (in November) within the same year. Is three half marathons too much for you? Run the Blue Ridge Star-K (or Relay), Salem 8K, and Star City 10K to earn the Triple Crown Sprint Series medal. This exciting race series rewards runners in the valley with some serious race medal bling and bragging rights! www.salemhalfmarathon.com