Races Marathon · Cedar Rapids, USA
Cedar Rapids Marathon
Cedar Rapids Marathon is a flat marathon in Cedar Rapids, USA, held each April. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast, on wide paved roads with little climbing and some riverside paths. It starts in downtown Cedar Rapids and has long straight sections with gentle turns. Late April in Cedar Rapids is mild but changeable, typically 4 to 18°C at race time. On a course as flat as Cedar Rapids Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 25 April 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Late April in Cedar Rapids is mild but changeable, typically 4 to 18°C at race time.
Racing this course well
The organiser describes the course as flat and fast, on wide paved roads with little climbing and some riverside paths. It starts in downtown Cedar Rapids and has long straight sections with gentle turns.
On a course as flat as Cedar Rapids Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Registration for the 2027 race is open
- Price
- $109 until 31 December 2026, then $139 (2027 race)
Official Cedar Rapids Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 25 April 2027
- Time limit
- 7 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon relay
The course in numbers
- Surface
- Paved roads with some riverside paths
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- First run in 2026.
- The first edition was held on 7 June 2026, and the race has since moved to April.
- Distances are measured by a USATF official, so mapping apps may read longer.
Pick your goal for Cedar Rapids
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Cedar Rapids Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Cedar Rapids Marathon?
- The next Cedar Rapids Marathon is on Sunday 25 April 2027 in Cedar Rapids, USA. It is held each April.
- Is the Cedar Rapids Marathon course flat?
- The organiser describes the course as flat and fast, on wide paved roads with little climbing and some riverside paths. It starts in downtown Cedar Rapids and has long straight sections with gentle turns.
- How do I enter the Cedar Rapids Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Registration for the 2027 race is open. Price: $109 until 31 December 2026, then $139 (2027 race).
- Is the Cedar Rapids Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Cedar Rapids Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Cedar Rapids Marathon?
- Train specifically for Cedar Rapids — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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