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Marathon Running for Beginners
The 10 Best Beginner Marathons
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Love Your First Marathon
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1
Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon
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2
Honolulu Marathon
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3
Walt Disney World Marathon
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4
Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon
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5
Missoula Marathon
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6
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
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7
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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8
Portland Marathon
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9
Detroit Free Press Marathon
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10
Marine Corps Marathon
Honolulu Marathon
Image: Courtesty of Honolulu Marathon
23,500 marathoners
Reason to run: Honolulu is the ultimate beginner marathon. Nearly half of the runners are first-timers and, you know, it’s in Hawaii. There’s sun, surf, sand, and an ocean-side celebration at the finish at Kapiolani Park. Plus, there’s no time limit. “No one will pull you off the course no matter how long you are taking,” assures James Barahal, MD, race president.
The magic of running mantrasAdded bonus: You will finish. Period.



























