GO! ST. LOUIS MARATHON
St. Louis, MissouriSometimes called Mound City, St. Louis boasts a number of hills. Participants of all ages can get in on the fun with children's runs and a Mature Mile for the over-60 crowd. gostlouis.org
TWO-BEAR MARATHON
Whitefish, MontanaExplore the valleys that border Glacier National Park as you run along logging roads and lakeside paths. Enjoy free massages, brats and beer at the post-race party. twobearmarathon.org
LINCOLN MARATHON
Lincoln, NebraskaSmall personal touches make this marathon special. Water stations have cups with straws for easy sipping and a trumpet player at mile 20 is happy to take requests. lincolnrun.org
E.T. FULL MOON MIDNIGHT MARATHON
Rachel, NevadaHave an out-of-body experience at this quirky desert race. After the gun goes off at midnight, you'll run near the border of infamous Area 51 during a full moon. calicoracing.com
MANCHESTER CITY MARATHON
Manchester, New HampshireExperience New England in the fall with a race in the Granite State's capital. Stay in one of the city's quaint bed and breakfasts, run through the historic mill district and enjoy fresh chili at the finish. cityofmanchestermarathon.com
NEW JERSEY MARATHON
Long Branch, New JerseyYou may not see any fist pumping or house music, but this race is full of Jersey flair. With an ocean-view start and finish, the flat-as-a-pancake course provides the perfect venue for a personal best. njmarathon.org