June marks the start of the trail-running and ultra season in the high country. While road runners begin their summer maintenance phase, June delivers the Western States 100, Bay to Breakers, Grandma’s Marathon, the Manitoba Marathon, and a wave of midnight-sun races in Scandinavia and Alaska.
Below is the complete What Race To Run directory of June races for the year ahead — 41 total events across 28 US races and 13 international destinations. Click any race for course details, registration links, and race-weekend logistics.
Why Race in June?
June marks the start of the trail-running and ultra season in the high country. Whether you’re targeting a PR, planning a destination weekend with family, or just looking for a great training tune-up, June delivers options across every distance and terrain.
Marquee June Races
June highlights include Yellowstone Half Marathon & 5k, Banff Marathon, Grandma’s Marathon, Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5k, UCONN Health 5K, 10K & Half Marathon, plus dozens of regional half marathons, 5Ks, trail races, and fun runs across the United States and around the world.
All June Races on WRTR
Every June race in our database, sorted by date. Distance markers in the right column indicate the primary race type — many events also offer companion shorter distances like 5K, 10K, and family fun runs.
| Race | Date | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Margarita Run | 2026-06-04 | Austin, US | Road Races |
| Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5k | 2026-06-05 | Wilson, US | Road Races |
| UCONN Health 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | 2026-06-06 | Simsbury, US | Road Races |
| Madagascar Marathon & Half Marathon | 2026-06-06 | Isalo Madagascar, Madagascar | Road Races |
| Timberline Trail Marathon | 2026-06-06 | Government Camp, US | Road Races |
| The Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon | 2026-06-06 | Cristina Valgardena, Italy | Road Races |
| Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon (Summer) | 2026-06-07 | Seattle, US | Road Races |
| Steamboat 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon | 2026-06-07 | Steamboat Springs, US | Road Races |
| Rio de Janeiro Marathon | 2026-06-07 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Road Races |
| Casper Marathon Events | 2026-06-07 | Casper, US | Road Races |
| Brisbane Marathon Festival | 2026-06-07 | Brisbane City, Australia | Road Races |
| HFH Maritime Marathon | Amazing Marathon | 2026-06-07 | Manitowoc, US | Road Races |
| Fairfield Road Races Half Marathon | 2026-06-07 | Fairfield, US | Road Races |
| Yellowstone Half Marathon & 5k | 2026-06-12 | Yellowstone, US | Road Races |
| Hatfield-McCoy Marathon | 2026-06-13 | Belfry, US | Road Races |
| Amazing Maasai Marathon | 2026-06-13 | Kenya | Road Races |
| Helvetia Half Marathon | 2026-06-13 | Hillsboro, US | Road Races |
| McKenzie River Trail Run | 2026-06-13 | McKenzie Bridge, US | Road Races |
| Big Five Marathon | 2026-06-13 | South Africa | Road Races |
| Banff Marathon | 2026-06-14 | Banff, Canada | Road Races |
| Dispea Trail Race | Iconic Trail Race | 2026-06-14 | Mill Valley, US | Road Races |
| Kigali International Peace Marathon | 2026-06-14 | Kigali, Rwanda | Road Races |
| Garden Of The Gods 10 Miler | 2026-06-14 | Colorado Springs, US | Road Races |
| Grandma’s Marathon | 2026-06-20 | Two Harbors, US | Road Races |
| Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon | 2026-06-20 | Duluth, US | Road Races |
| Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half | 2026-06-20 | Anchorage, US | Road Races |
| Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon | 2026-06-20 | Carnation, US | Road Races |
| Midnight Sun Marathon | 2026-06-20 | — | Road Races |
| Manitoba Marathon | Running in Winnipeg | 2026-06-21 | Winnipeg, US | Road Races |
| BAA 10K | 2026-06-21 | Boston, US | Road Races |
| Cascade Lakes Relay | 2026-06-26 | Bend, US | Road Races |
| Missoula Marathon 2026 | 2026-06-26 | Frenchtown, US | Road Races |
| Western States Endurance Run | 2026-06-27 | US | Road Races |
| Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run | 2026-06-27 | Olympic Valley, US | Road Races |
| Iceland Volcano Marathon | 2026-06-27 | Iceland | Road Races |
| Lewa Safari Marathon | 2026-06-27 | Isiolo, Kenya | Road Races |
| Slacker Half Marathon | 2026-06-27 | Georgetown, US | Road Races |
| Glacier Half Marathon | 2026-06-27 | Browning, US | Road Races |
| Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon | 2026-06-28 | Vancouver, Canada | Road Races |
| Comrades Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date) | 2027-06-08 | — | Road Races |
| Hotlanta Half Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date) | 2027-06-11 | Atlanta, US | Road Races |
Planning a June Destination Race?
Many of the June events listed above are part of a full race weekend with expos, shake-out runs, and post-race celebrations. Book accommodation early — popular June races like the marquee marathons fill nearby hotels 4-6 months ahead. Check each event page for registration deadlines, qualifying times (for Boston-qualifier races), and bib transfer policies.
New races added every week — submit a June race to be included.