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U.S. Marathons Bingo Cards

A bucket-list game for a running club or a race-day watch party. Hand out cards of real American marathons — Boston, Chicago, New York City — and the first to a line wins.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

U.S. marathons bingo is made for a running group, a race expo, or a watch party for the big city marathons. Use it to track bucket-list races, keep the events below or add the ones near you, and cards print in a couple of minutes.

Because every card is shuffled from the same square list, no two runners get the same grid, so a whole club can compare goals and each person still hunts for the races they have run or want to run next.

Squares for a U.S. marathons card
  • Boston
  • New York City
  • Chicago
  • Marine Corps
  • Los Angeles
  • Honolulu
  • Twin Cities
  • Grandmas
  • Big Sur
  • Houston
  • Philadelphia
  • Disney
  • Detroit
  • Portland
  • Seattle
  • San Francisco
  • Pittsburgh
  • Rock n Roll
  • Atlanta
  • Eugene
  • Napa Valley
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Steamtown
  • St. George

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Track your bucket list

    Mark each marathon you have already finished and use the open squares as a goal map for the races you still want to run someday.

  • Play it at a watch party

    Pull up coverage of a major race and mark each city marathon as it gets a mention, so a running-club hangout has a game running alongside it.

  • Print a stack or play live

    Print a batch for the club meetup, or share one link and a QR code so members across cities can compare their finished races from their phones.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

How do I make a U.S. marathons bingo card for free?

Open the editor, pick the stadium theme, keep the race squares or type in your own marathons, and print. A basic set is free to make and print.

Are these real U.S. marathons?

Yes. Every square names an actual American marathon, from Boston and Chicago to Big Sur and Grandmas, so the card works as a bucket-list tracker.

Can I add local races to the card?

Yes. Open the editor and swap any square for a hometown half or full marathon, so the card reflects the races your own running group cares about.

Can I print them on regular paper?

Yes. The print view is sized for standard letter and A4 paper, so any home printer works, and you can also order professionally printed cards.

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