MarathonGuide Weekly
Race results, upcoming events, and training tips for serious runners
➡️ Your weekly digest of marathon results, upcoming US races, training advice, and one event worth putting on your radar — all in one place.
⭐️ Training Tip
The Forgotten Recovery Window: What to Do in the 30 Minutes After a Long Run
You cross the finish line of your long run, hands on knees, breathing hard. You’ve just put in 18 miles. You did the hard part. Now, most runners do one of two things: collapse on the couch or immediately jump in the shower before heading to brunch.
Both are understandable. Neither is optimal.
The 30 minutes that follow a long run are, metabolically speaking, one of the most valuable windows in your entire training week. Miss it, and you blunt the adaptation you just worked so hard to earn. Use it well, and you accelerate recovery, reduce next-day soreness, and come back stronger for your next session.
Here’s exactly what to do — and why it works…
▶️ Upcoming US marathons for the next two weeks
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⭐️ 9/19/2026 - Cytiva Top of Utah Marathon - Logan, UT
⭐️ 9/20/2026 - Fort De Soto Oktoberfest - Saint Petersburg, FL
🏞 FLAT & FAST COURSES - Best for PRs and Boston Qualifiers
Jul 12 - Shoreline Marathon — Ventura, CA
Jul 18 - Mesa Falls Marathon — Ashton, ID
⭐️ SCENIC & DESTINATION RACES - Worth the travel
Jul 11 - The Yellowstone Trail Marathon and Trail Races — West Yellowstone, MT
Jul 12 - Big Sky Marathon — Ennis, MT
Jul 18 - Bob Marshall Trail Races Marathon — Seeley Lake, MT
Jul 18 - Totem to Totem Marathon — Skidegate, BC
Jul 18 - North Country Trail Races Marathon — Solon Springs, WI
📢 TRAIL & ULTRA RACES - For runners who prefer dirt, distance, or both
Jul 11 - Waugoshance Trail Marathon — Mackinaw City, MI
Jul 12 - Heartland Series – MI Marathon — Niles, MI
Jul 13 - Heartland Series – IN Marathon — South Bend, IN
Jul 18 - XTERRA Conquer the Crater Trail Run Marathon — Greater Sudbury, ON
🏃🏻♀️ SMALLER & COMMUNITY RACES - Low-key, personal, often PR-friendly fields
Jul 12 - Augusta Running Festival Marathon — Augusta, ME
Jul 18 - Eastern Legend Marathon — Gilmer, TX
Jul 18 - Hell’s Half Acre Marathon — Fort Worth, TX
Back Your Badge Marathon
The Back Your Badge Marathon is a premier running event proudly sponsored by the Town of Plainfield to honor and support all Public Safety Agencies — Police, Fire, and Communications. Celebrate community, wellness, and service at the 4th Annual Back Your Badge Marathon, featuring three exciting race distances — the 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon — giving runners and walkers of all levels a chance to participate.
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👉 Catch up on the past week's results
The Fourth of July weekend lived up to its reputation as one of the busiest weekends on the running calendar. From a brutally honest trail race in the Washington Cascades to a fast, flat PR-fest on the streets of Portland, runners across North America laced up, toed the line, and went to work. Here's what happened.
Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races
On Saturday, September 12 join thousands of runners as you take on mile after mile of scenic Minnesota roadway. With options for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Youth Run courses), these races are fun for the whole family!
➡️ Featured race you shouldn’t miss
The Deseret News Marathon, set for Friday, July 24, 2026, marks its 56th consecutive running — making it not only the longest-operating marathon in Utah, but also the fourth oldest marathon west of the Continental Divide. That longevity alone earns it a place in the conversation alongside the great regional marathons of the country. What makes it truly special is the story woven into every mile.
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MarathonGuide Team