Hey there! Numerous big spring marathons have actually revealed they’re pressing their typical race date to the Fall. The Boston Marathon (normally in April )and the Los Angeles Marathon (normally in March)are just 2 of the races that have chosen to host a face to face event while pressing back race day to the Fall. It’s amazing to hear that’ real ‘in person races will be back quickly! But, it is very important to keep in mind– most of the huge marathons (in terms of number of runners) are still not making any assurances. If you are going to register to operate on of these races– read the terms thoroughly so you understand precisely what your choices remain in case the occasion is cancelled, altered to virtual or delayed.
2021 Marathon Dates (as of March 2021)Here’s a list of marathons you can run in 2021! Currently these races have in person
occasions arranged for this year. Some are on their normal race schedule and others have actually pressed back their typical race day from the Spring to the Fall or Winter season 2021. Make certain to check race date, that the occasion is in person and their policy in case the race winds up being cancelled, postponed to switched to virtual.(I’ll connect to as lots of as possible to make it simple. However also examine their social networks and/or any announcements on the website for Covid19 updates 
and policies. )< img src="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20450%20450'%3E%3C/svg%3E"alt="2021 Marathon List Races personally"width="450"height=" 450"/ > List of Marathons Happening in 2021 Boston Marathon– October 11, 2021 [Held off from the typical April date. Open for a smaller field– 20,000 runners. Also, new virtual race choice open to 70,000.] Rock N Roll Marathon Series– Most of the 2021 races have been cancelled and a couple of others have actually been rescheduled for later on in the year. You can
sign up for the 2022 races for Arizona, Las Vegas and New Orleans now. Check the website for updates.
Myrtle Beach Marathon– May 1, 2021 [held off from typical date] Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon– Sept 11, 2021 [postponed from usual February race date] San Francisco Marathon– Sept 18-19, 2021 There’s a personally race and options to do a virtual race. Distances consist of: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Complete Marathon and Ultra race options.
Chicago Marathon– Oct 10, 2021
Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon– Oct 10, 2021
Flying Pig Marathon– Virtual but might open to a face to face occasion for Oct 31, 2021
Garmin Marathon– Nov 6, 2021 [Held off from typical date.]
Los Angeles Marathon– Nov 7, 2021 [Held off from typical March date.]
Orange County Marathon– Nov 7, 2021 [Held off from usual May date.]
New York City Marathon– Nov 7, 2021
Run Disney Marathons and Half Marathons– The Walt Disney World Marathon (Half and Goofy Challenge), Disney Princess Half Marathon and Star Wars Half Marathon (typically performed at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL) are all Virtual Races for 2021. All Run Disney occasions presently listed on the site are OFFERED OUT since March 2021. The Wine and Dine Half Marathon is usually kept in November– it’s not listed on the website yet, so there’s an opportunity it might be a face to face occasion. I’ll upgrade here when they make the announcement.
Marine Corps Marathon– Virtual Race only since March 2021
California International Marathon– Dec 5, 2021 this race is typically in December and scheduled to be held as typical.
Below I assemble a list of half marathon races in California that are not cancelled and keeping in person occasions this year. Guidelines and policies on what types of occasions are allowed, what size and health requirements– vary based on area. California is on the more restrictive side of things so 99 %of races and running events have actually been cancelled all together. But, I have actually seen on social media that other states have had in person races since the summer season. (I’m leaving my opinions out and just sharing the facts.)
Check with your local running shop, running clubs, city sites and event listings to see if there are runs or races in your area. Some little, local race companies appear to have a little more liberty to accommodate social distancing, masks before the start and other health regulations since they’re collaborating a much smaller sized group than big city marathons with over 30,000 runners.
Plus– many running clubs and race organizations have actually been hit really hard financially by the pandemic (essentially not able to carry out business at all in 2020). So, supporting regional runs and races is a great method to make sure they’ll be around next year.
The majority of the races that have actually been held up until now are smaller occasions with rules on social distancing, mask wearing and rigorous aid station procedures (or no help stations at all and requirements to bring your own water). Make sure to look over all the information for a race previously you sign up AND inspect once again prior to the race in case race organizers added any suggestions or requirements.
This is a list of primarily California Half Marathons for 2021. Numerous races have not decided (or revealed?) event plans for the year yet. Inspect their site and social networks posts for updates.
Keep in mind: Some race details and registration websites have 2021 dates for these races but when you go to the actual race site it keeps in mind that the race will be virtual. Make sure that the race you are signing up for is a live/ face to face run if that’s what you desire. The fees for a few of the virtual races are very comparable to personally occasions so it’s not apparent based upon what you’re paying that it’s ‘just’ a virtual race.
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