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Marathon runners filling the streets at the start of the Cape Town Marathon, South Africa's premier road race

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 290 m

Africa's premier marathon — run in the shadow of Table Mountain along the Atlantic seaboard, with the iconic flat-topped peak dominating the skyline throughout.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Detroit, USA

Detroit Free Press International Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 85 m

The only marathon in the world that crosses an international border on foot — over the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit into Windsor, Canada, through the underwater tunnel, and back into the USA.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 65 m

Southeast Asia's megacity marathon — through Jakarta's National Monument district, the Semanggi cloverleaf, and along the Sudirman-Thamrin financial corridor at dawn before the traffic returns.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Casablanca, Morocco

Marathon International de Casablanca

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Morocco's biggest city marathon along the Atlantic coast — past the Hassan II Mosque (the world's third-largest), through the Art Deco Corniche, and along the Côte d'Azur Atlantique.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Quito, Ecuador

Maratón de Quito

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 450 m

One of the world's most extreme urban marathons — entirely above 2,800m altitude through the UNESCO-listed colonial centre of the world's highest official capital city.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 125 m

Australia's premier road marathon — a spectacular loop around Melbourne's iconic bayside parks, the MCG, and St Kilda foreshore in Southern Hemisphere spring.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Toronto, Canada

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 70 m

A World Athletics Gold Label race and one of North America's most underrated PB courses — flat, fast, and perfectly timed in Toronto's ideal October conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Standard Chartered KL Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 120 m

Malaysia's premier marathon past the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, through Merdeka Square, and along the Klang River in tropical heat and Southeast Asian energy.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runners racing through tree-lined streets past Dutch canal-house architecture at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 45 m

One of Europe's flattest and fastest marathons — looping through Amsterdam's iconic canals and Vondelpark for world-class PB conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 155 m

New Zealand's largest marathon — crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, along the Waitemata waterfront, past Mission Bay, and back through Parnell's heritage streets.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Hundreds of runners flowing down a tree-lined boulevard in Frankfurt at the BMW Frankfurt Marathon

Frankfurt, Germany

BMW Frankfurt Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 65 m

Germany's second-fastest marathon course — near-flat with ideal October conditions, consistently producing top-10 world-rankings finish times.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Dublin, Ireland

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Ballot closed
Entry
Lottery
Course
Rolling · ↑ 130 m

Europe's most celebrated beginner marathon — 22,500 runners looping through Georgian Dublin with a finish on one of the world's friendliest race days.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 160 m

Switzerland's most scenic marathon — along the shores of Lake Lucerne past the iconic Chapel Bridge, through the old town's medieval walls, and along the lake with Rigi and Pilatus reflected in the water.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Havana, Cuba

Marabana Havana Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 85 m

The most atmospheric marathon in the Caribbean — through Havana Vieja's UNESCO World Heritage streets, along the Malecón seafront, and past 1950s American cars and crumbling Baroque architecture.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Washington DC, USA

Marine Corps Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Lottery opens Jan
Entry
Lottery
Course
Rolling · ↑ 195 m

The People's Marathon — 30,000 runners past America's greatest monuments with military precision and unforgettable crowd support through DC's historic streets.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Nairobi, Kenya

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 420 m

Run at altitude in the home of marathon champions — Nairobi at 1,795m above sea level, through Uhuru Park, the CBD, and the Karura Forest.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Venice, Italy

Venicemarathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 40 m

The world's most unique marathon finish — crossing a floating pontoon bridge over the Grand Canal and finishing in front of Santa Maria della Salute with Venice's impossible skyline all around.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Hanoi, Vietnam

VPBank Hanoi Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 50 m

Vietnam's capital marathon — past Hoan Kiem Lake and the ancient Ngoc Son Temple, through Hanoi's UNESCO-listed Old Quarter, along the Red River dyke, and past Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Wings for Life World Run Ljubljana

Oct 25, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 110 m

Slovenia's capital marathon through one of Europe's most liveable cities — past Ljubljana Castle, along the Ljubljanica River, through the Tivoli Park forest, and back into the baroque Old Town.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Beijing, China

Beijing Marathon

Oct 31, 2026

Lottery closed
Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 90 m

One of Asia's oldest marathons — through Tiananmen Square, past the Forbidden City, along the ancient city walls, and through Beijing's hutong alley districts.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Soweto, South Africa

Old Mutual Soweto Marathon

Nov 1, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 320 m

South Africa's most historically significant marathon — through Soweto's streets where the anti-apartheid movement was born, past Orlando Towers, Mandela House, and Walter Sisulu Square.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runner wearing a Central Park Conservancy singlet racing through Manhattan at the TCS New York City Marathon
World Major

New York City, USA

TCS New York City Marathon

Nov 1, 2026

Charity entry open
Entry
Lottery
Course
Rolling · ↑ 248 m

The world's largest marathon — five boroughs, two million spectators, and a finish in Central Park that changes everyone who crosses it.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Istanbul, Turkey

Vodafone İstanbul Marathon

Nov 1, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 335 m

The world's only marathon run across two continents — crossing the Bosphorus Bridge from Asia to Europe, past mosques, bazaars, and Byzantine walls.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Accra, Ghana

Accra Marathon

Nov 8, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 85 m

West Africa's largest marathon — through Accra's vibrant coastal neighbourhoods, past Jamestown lighthouse and the slave trade history of Cape Coast Road, along Independence Square on the Atlantic seafront.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens — the marble finish line of the original 1896 Olympic marathon and the Athens Classic Marathon

Athens, Greece

Athens Classic Marathon

Nov 8, 2026

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 375 m

The original — run the exact route Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens in 490 BC, finishing inside the iconic Panathenaic Stadium.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut Marathon

Nov 8, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 420 m

One of the Middle East's most iconic marathons — a hilly, emotional race through Beirut's corniche, Hamra, and Ashrafieh with extraordinary crowd spirit.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

Fujisan Marathon

Nov 8, 2026

Lottery open
Entry
Lottery
Course
Hilly · ↑ 355 m

Japan's most photogenic marathon — an out-and-back course along the north shore of Kawaguchi Lake with Mount Fuji filling the sky and autumn koyo maple colours at their November peak.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Tunis, Tunisia

Marathon International de Tunis

Nov 8, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 115 m

North Africa's Mediterranean marathon — through Tunis's medina (UNESCO World Heritage), along the Bardo museum boulevard, past the Punic ruins of ancient Carthage, and along the Gulf of Tunis coastline.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Nice, France

Nice Cannes Marathon Côte d'Azur

Nov 8, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

A scenic point-to-point along France's legendary Côte d'Azur — from Nice's Promenade des Anglais to the Croisette in Cannes, with the Mediterranean always at your left shoulder.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Richmond, USA

Markel Richmond Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 155 m

Virginia's capital marathon — a challenging but rewarding loop through Richmond's historic districts, over the James River, and through Church Hill's leafy streets.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Thessaloniki, Greece

Alexander the Great Marathon

Nov 15, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Greece's second marathon — a coastal loop around Thessaloniki's Byzantine waterfront, past the White Tower, through the Ano Poli Byzantine quarter, with Mount Olympus visible on the horizon.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Great Ethiopian Run — Addis Ababa Marathon

Nov 15, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 390 m

Running at the birthplace of marathon champions — past Meskel Square at 2,355m altitude through the city of Haile Gebrselassie, Kenenisa Bekele, and Tigst Assefa, Ethiopia's extraordinary running heritage alive around you.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu International Marathon

Nov 15, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 480 m

Running at the foot of the Himalayas — a hilly course through Kathmandu's ancient stupas, Durbar Squares, and Pashupatinath temple complex at 1,400m altitude with Himalayan peaks on the horizon.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Las Vegas, USA

Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Las Vegas

Nov 15, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 75 m

The world's most spectacular night marathon — down the Las Vegas Strip under the neon lights with an 8 PM start time and 300,000 spectators lining the Boulevard.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Marathon

Nov 21, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 690 m
Terrain
mixed

The world's most scenic marathon — through the trails of Queenstown's Remarkables mountain range, along Lake Wakatipu's shoreline, and through the vineyards of Central Otago.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Florence, Italy

Firenze Marathon

Nov 22, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 155 m

Run through one of the world's most beautiful cities — past the Duomo, across the Arno, and through medieval streets that haven't changed in 500 years.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Guadalajara, Mexico

Maratón Guadalajara Megacable

Nov 22, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 80 m

Mexico's second city hosts one of Latin America's fastest marathons — a nearly flat loop through Guadalajara's colonial centro, the Minerva roundabout, and the leafy Zapopan suburb.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Philadelphia, USA

Philadelphia Marathon

Nov 22, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 205 m

America's birthplace hosts one of its most historic marathons — through Fairmount Park, past the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, and along the Schuylkill River.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Bangkok, Thailand

Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon

Nov 22, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 30 m

Southeast Asia's signature marathon — a flat loop through Bangkok's temples, night markets, and expressways starting at 2 AM to beat the tropical heat.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Suzhou, China

Suzhou Marathon

Nov 22, 2026

Lottery open
Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 40 m

China's fastest marathon — a dead-flat World Athletics Label course through Suzhou's classical garden network, along the ancient Grand Canal, and through the UNESCO-listed water-town of Tongli.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Turin, Italy

Torino City Marathon

Nov 22, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 115 m

Italy's Olympic city marathon — through Turin's extraordinary baroque piazzas, past the Egyptian Museum, under the porticoed arcades, along the Po River, and with clear Alpine views throughout.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Seattle, USA

Seattle Marathon

Nov 29, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 215 m

Seattle's beloved Thanksgiving weekend marathon — across the I-90 floating bridge over Lake Washington, through the Arboretum, and into a Seattle Center finish beneath the Space Needle.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Shanghai, China

Shanghai Marathon

Nov 29, 2026

Lottery open
Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 40 m

China's fastest marathon — a near-flat loop along the iconic Bund waterfront, through Lujiazui's glass skyscrapers, and across the Huangpu River bridges.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 35 m

The UAE capital's IAAF Gold Label marathon — a virtually flat course along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, past Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, through Yas Island's F1 circuit, and along the Arabian Gulf waterfront.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat International Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 55 m

The world's most extraordinary marathon setting — at dawn past the iconic Angkor Wat temple reflection, through Angkor Thom's jungle-clad towers, along stone causeways of the Khmer Empire's ancient capital.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Sacramento, USA

California International Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 110 m

California's fastest marathon — a net-downhill point-to-point from Folsom to Sacramento, the most popular Boston qualifier on the US west coast.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Fukuoka, Japan

Fukuoka International Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 40 m

One of the world's oldest and most prestigious elite marathons — a flat point-to-point course through Fukuoka in ideal December conditions, with a history stretching back to 1947.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Málaga, Spain

Málaga Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 75 m

Europe's warmest December marathon — a flat coastal loop through Málaga's old town, along the Paseo Marítimo, and around the harbour in Costa del Sol sunshine.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Elite runners racing shoulder-to-shoulder with race bibs at the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon, one of the world's fastest courses

Valencia, Spain

Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 36 m

December's perfect PB race — flat, fast, and held in ideal cool Mediterranean conditions that produce faster times than almost any course on earth.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Singapore, Singapore

ASICS Singapore Marathon

Dec 7, 2026

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 102 m

Asia's biggest night marathon — run through Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay, and Singapore's gleaming downtown under floodlights and skyline glow.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Honolulu, USA

Honolulu Marathon

Dec 13, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 220 m

The world's most unique marathon setting — starting pre-dawn with a fireworks display on Ala Moana Boulevard, past Diamond Head, and along Oahu's breathtaking coastline.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Yangon, Myanmar

Yangon Marathon

Dec 13, 2026

Open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 70 m

Myanmar's capital marathon — past the golden Shwedagon Pagoda (the world's oldest Buddhist stupa), through Yangon's crumbling British colonial architecture, and along the Inya Lake foreshore.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei Marathon

Dec 20, 2026

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 135 m

A well-organised city marathon through Taipei's diverse neighbourhoods, with December's cool subtropical winter making for comfortable racing conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 45 m

Vietnam's biggest marathon — a flat course through Ho Chi Minh City's electric riverside district, past the Reunification Palace, through the French colonial boulevards at early dawn before the heat builds.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Lake Buena Vista, USA

Walt Disney World Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 30 m

The world's most magical marathon — through all four Walt Disney World theme parks at sunrise, past Cinderella Castle and EPCOT's World Showcase, with costumed character photo stops every mile.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo International Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 65 m

Africa's most iconic marathon destination — past the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx at dawn, along the Nile Corniche, and through Cairo's extraordinary historic Islamic and Coptic quarters.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Houston, USA

Chevron Houston Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 45 m

One of America's flattest and fastest January marathons — a near-sea-level loop through downtown Houston and Memorial Park with world-class PB credentials.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Muscat, Oman

Oman by UTMB — Muscat Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 105 m

Oman's capital marathon along the Arabian Sea coast — past the white-domed Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, through Muttrah's ancient gold souk waterfront, and along Muscat's pristine Corniche.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Standard Chartered Colombo Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 25 m

Sri Lanka's premier marathon along Colombo's Indian Ocean coastline — past Galle Face Green, through the colonial Fort district, and along the waterfront promenade.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Mumbai, India

Tata Mumbai Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Asia's largest marathon by field size — a flat route through India's financial capital with extraordinary crowd energy and the city's boundless human spectacle.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 20 m

World-class organisation, a flat course, and one of January's best weather windows — Dubai offers a genuine PB opportunity in winter sunshine.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 115 m

Thailand's most atmospheric marathon — through Chiang Mai's ancient moat, past flower-draped Buddhist temples, through the old walled city, and into the morning mist of the Mae Sa valley.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech International Marathon

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 40 m

Run through the ancient medina, past royal palaces and through the red-walled city's bustling streets in the shadow of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Monaco Run

Jan 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 420 m

The most glamorous marathon in the world — multiple laps through Monte-Carlo's Formula 1 circuit, past the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Prince's Palace, through hairpin tunnels and along the Mediterranean coastline.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Lagos, Nigeria

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 70 m

Africa's largest marathon — 100,000+ participants through Lagos Island, across Carter Bridge, along Lagos Harbour, and into Victoria Island in West Africa's electric megacity.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Osaka, Japan

Osaka Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 90 m

Japan's second city delivers a flat, fast February marathon through Osaka's business districts, riverside promenades, and raucous food-centric streets.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 55 m

Saudi Arabia's capital marathon — through Riyadh's transformation from desert city to global metropolis, past the Kingdom Tower, along King Fahd Road, and around the Diriyah UNESCO heritage site.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Manila, Philippines

Condura Skyway Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 80 m

The Philippines' most prestigious marathon — uniquely run on the elevated Skyway expressway system above Metro Manila's traffic, with panoramic city views at 4 AM.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Hilly · ↑ 380 m

Asia's largest marathon — 70,000+ runners across the iconic Tsing Ma Bridge with Hong Kong's legendary skyline as a backdrop.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runners racing down a festival-decorated boulevard in Seville at the Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

Seville, Spain

Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 58 m

February's fastest marathon — a flat loop through Seville's old town and riverside promenades in crisp Andalusian winter conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Valletta, Malta

Malta Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 385 m

A brutally hilly island marathon past Knights Hospitaller fortifications, prehistoric temples, and Mediterranean limestone villages — finishing in one of the world's smallest UNESCO capital cities.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

New Orleans, USA

Rock 'n' Roll Running Series New Orleans

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 45 m

The most joyful marathon in America — live bands at every mile through the French Quarter, Garden District, and lakefront of New Orleans during the Carnival season.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

New Delhi, India

Standard Chartered Delhi Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 60 m

India's most prestigious marathon through Lutyen's Delhi — past Rashtrapati Bhavan, along Rajpath's ceremonial boulevard, through India Gate, and down the iconic Connaught Place.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv Marathon

Feb 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 55 m

A flat beachside marathon along Tel Aviv's Mediterranean coast — through the UNESCO Bauhaus White City, along the Gordon Beach promenade, and through Jaffa's ancient port.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 80 m

Japan's most emotionally significant marathon — past the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome, along Hiroshima's seven river delta islands, in one of the world's most meaningful cities.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Moshi, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 195 m

Africa's most iconic destination marathon — through the foothills of Kilimanjaro with Africa's highest peak towering above, past coffee and banana plantations, through Chagga village roads, with glaciers visible throughout.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Hundreds of runners filling the streets of Tokyo at the start of the Tokyo Marathon, Japanese city buildings in background
World Major

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Rolling · ↑ 112 m

One of the six World Marathon Majors through Tokyo's iconic streets — fast, flat, and phenomenally well-organised.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Doha, Qatar

Qatar International Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 25 m

Qatar's flat, fast marathon along Doha's futuristic corniche — past the Pearl-Qatar artificial island, the Museum of Islamic Art, and Doha's soaring skyline above the Arabian Gulf.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Rome, Italy

Acea Run Rome The Marathon

Mar 14, 2027

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 210 m

Run through 2,800 years of history — past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum, Vatican City, and the Trevi Fountain in one extraordinary loop.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Seoul, South Korea

Dong-A Seoul Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 145 m

One of Asia's oldest and most competitive marathons — a tough but rewarding route through Seoul's historic and modern districts in crisp spring conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Barcelona, Spain

Zurich Barcelona Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 155 m

A stunning Mediterranean marathon past Gaudí's masterpieces, along Las Ramblas, and along the beach promenade — in spring sunshine on Europe's most architecturally rich city.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 615 m

The most spiritually significant marathon on earth — through 3,000 years of history in the world's holiest city, past the Western Wall, Old City walls, and Mount of Olives.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Dead Sea, Jordan

Jordan Marathon — Dead Sea to Petra

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 420 m

The world's most geologically extreme marathon — starting at 430m below sea level at the Dead Sea (the lowest point on Earth) and climbing through Jordan's desert wilderness toward the rose-red city of Petra.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 350 m

A legendary point-to-point race from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica pier — through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and West LA on closed freeways.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Chengdu, China

Chengdu Marathon

Mar 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Sichuan's World Athletics Label marathon — past the Tianfu Greenway, through Chengdu's teahouse-lined alleys, along the Jinjiang River, and into the ancient Jinli Street of China's most liveable city.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Bratislava, Slovakia

ČSOB Bratislava Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 130 m

Slovakia's compact capital marathon — along the Danube, past the medieval castle, through the Old Town, and across the UFO bridge in one of Central Europe's most underrated cities.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runner in an orange vest running past the Eiffel Tower on the banks of the Seine at the Harmonie Mutuelle Paris Marathon

Paris, France

Harmonie Mutuelle Paris Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 170 m

Start at the Arc de Triomphe, run past the Eiffel Tower, through the Bois de Boulogne — Paris delivers scenery that makes the kilometres disappear.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Milan, Italy

Milano Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Run through Italy's design capital past the Duomo, the Galleria, Castello Sforzesco, and Parco Sempione on a flat, fast course built for PBs.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runner smiling through the streets of Rotterdam at the NN Rotterdam Marathon, one of the world's fastest courses

Rotterdam, Netherlands

NN Rotterdam Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 15 m

Statistically the world's fastest marathon course — virtually no elevation, sea-level altitude, perfect spring climate. Come to Rotterdam to run your best.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 145 m

Croatia's capital marathon — through Zagreb's Austro-Hungarian upper town, across Jarun Lake, through Bundek Park, and past the Ban Jelačić central square.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Amman, Jordan

Amman Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 380 m

Jordan's capital marathon through the 'City of Seven Hills' — past the Roman Theatre, through the ancient Citadel at 840m, across Amman's extraordinary vertical topography, and along the Rainbow Street cultural district.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 195 m

Switzerland's premier marathon along the shores of Lake Zurich — with the Alps visible in the distance on clear days, past the Langstrasse and Zurich's meticulous urban parks.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Kraków, Poland

Cracovia Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 60 m

Poland's most historic city hosts a flat spring marathon past Wawel Castle, the medieval Cloth Hall, the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and along the Vistula River.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Marathon runners racing through city streets at the Boston Marathon, spectators lining both sides of the road
World Major

Boston, USA

Boston Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Qualifier
Course
Rolling · ↑ 247 m

The world's oldest annual marathon, demanding a qualifying time and a fearless approach to the Newton Hills.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Nashville, USA

Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 310 m

The Music City marathon — live bands on every corner, 30,000 runners through Nashville's vibrant entertainment districts and rolling Tennessee hills.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Lone runner along a coastal road with the Pacific Ocean and mountain coastline — the dramatic scenery of the Big Sur International Marathon

Big Sur, USA

Big Sur International Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 2100 m

The most breathtaking marathon in America — a point-to-point run along the legendary Pacific Coast Highway with 2,100m of brutal elevation change and views that will stop you mid-stride.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 70 m

Germany's third-largest marathon — a flat, fast loop past Hamburg's magnificent Alster lakes, through the Speicherstadt warehouse district, and along the Elbe harbour.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Madrid, Spain

Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 220 m

Spain's capital offers a rolling marathon through royal parks and grand boulevards — Retiro Park, the Prado district, and Paseo de la Castellana all on the route.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Thousands of runners flowing under the archway of Tower Bridge, London, at the TCS London Marathon
World Major

London, United Kingdom

TCS London Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 84 m

The world's most celebrated mass participation marathon — past the Tower of London, along the Thames, and through the roar of one million spectators.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Runners streaming through the start line of the Vienna City Marathon past grand Ringstrasse architecture

Vienna, Austria

Vienna City Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

A flat, fast course through one of Europe's most beautiful cities — impeccable organisation, cool spring conditions, and a crowd that treats every runner like an elite.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

San Sebastián, Spain

Zurich Donostiarra Marathon

Apr 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 215 m

One of Europe's most beautiful marathon settings — through San Sebastián's old town, along the La Concha beach curve, up to Monte Urgull, and through the Basque pintxos bars.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Cincinnati, USA

Flying Pig Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 320 m

America's most beloved community marathon — through Cincinnati's hilly neighbourhoods with the most enthusiastic spectators in American running, pigs at every mile marker, and a 7-hour finish window.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Geneva, Switzerland

Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 130 m

Switzerland's most prestigious marathon — along the shores of Lake Geneva past the Jet d'Eau, through the Old Town, and into the vineyards of Lavaux with the Alps reflected in the lake.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Prague, Czech Republic

Volkswagen Prague Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 85 m

A fast, scenic loop through one of Europe's most beautiful medieval cities — cobblestones, baroque spires, and the Charles Bridge all on the race route.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast City Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 175 m

Northern Ireland's beloved May Day Bank Holiday marathon — through Belfast's transformed waterfront, past the Titanic Belfast museum, through the Botanic Gardens, and along the Lagan towpath.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki City Marathon

May 8, 2027

Registration open
Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 135 m

Finland's biggest marathon — down Mannerheimintie, along the Baltic seafront and through the city's parks to a finish inside the Olympic Stadium on a cool May Saturday.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Huangyaguan, China

Great Wall Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 1440 m
Terrain
mixed

The world's most iconic marathon challenge — 5,164 steps up and down unrestored sections of the Great Wall of China through the Yanshan Mountains north of Tianjin.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runner jogging along a tree-lined Scandinavian waterfront on a golden evening at the Copenhagen Marathon

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 10 m

One of the flattest marathons in the world — a welcoming, beautifully organised race through the Danish capital's canals, parks, and harbour in ideal May conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali Peace Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 580 m

East Africa's most inspiring marathon — across Kigali's famous hills at 1,600m altitude, through one of Africa's cleanest and safest cities, 30 years after the country's extraordinary rebirth.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Riga, Latvia

Rimi Riga Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 35 m

The Baltic's fastest and largest marathon — essentially flat along Riga's Art Nouveau boulevards, through Jūrmala's beach resort, and across the Daugava River bridges.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Durban, South Africa

RunDurban Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 165 m

South Africa's coastal marathon — along Durban's Golden Mile beachfront, through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, past the Comrades starting line, and along the Umgeni River estuary.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 170 m

Scotland's capital hosts one of Britain's largest marathons — a scenic point-to-point from Holyrood Palace through Edinburgh's New Town to the East Lothian coast.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Ottawa, Canada

Tamarack Ottawa Marathon

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Canada's national capital hosts a flat, fast spring marathon through the Gatineau Park, along the Ottawa River, and past Parliament Hill in peak tulip season.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

São Paulo, Brazil

Maratona de São Paulo

May 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 475 m

South America's largest marathon — 40,000+ runners through South America's most dynamic city, with closed freeways, tunnels, and urban energy unlike anywhere else.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Stockholm, Sweden

Asics Stockholm Marathon

Jun 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 75 m

A midsummer marathon through one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities — islands, bridges, cobblestones, and the endless Nordic light of June.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Santiago, Chile

Maratón de Santiago

Jun 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 150 m

South America's fastest capital city marathon — through Santiago's parks and upmarket neighbourhoods with the snow-capped Andes as a permanent backdrop on Southern hemisphere winter mornings.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Marathon

Jun 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 310 m

Run through the Cidade Maravilhosa — past Sugarloaf Mountain, along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, with Christ the Redeemer watching from above.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Duluth, USA

Grandma's Marathon

Jun 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 165 m

A beloved point-to-point classic along Lake Superior's North Shore — one of the most scenic and historically rich marathons in America.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Tromsø, Norway

Midnight Sun Marathon

Jun 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 310 m

The world's most dramatic summer running event — a full marathon above the Arctic Circle in Tromsø at midnight, with the sun never setting and the Norwegian fjords glowing gold throughout.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Montevideo, Uruguay

Maratón de Montevideo

Jun 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 60 m

Uruguay's capital hosts a flat, fast marathon along the Rambla coastal promenade — 22km of waterfront running along the Río de la Plata in Southern Hemisphere winter.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast Marathon

Jul 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 25 m

Australia's fastest marathon — a virtually flat beachside course along the Gold Coast Broadwater and Surfers Paradise in Australia's coolest winter conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Lusaka, Zambia

Lusaka Marathon

Jul 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 155 m

Zambia's capital marathon at 1,280m altitude — through Lusaka's Great East Road, past the National Heroes Stadium, through the University of Zambia campus, and along the Kafue Road corridor.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Bogotá, Colombia

Maratón de Bogotá

Jul 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 340 m

South America's highest-altitude major marathon — 2,600m above sea level in the heart of the Andes, through Bogotá's Ciclovía and the Sabana plateau.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco Marathon

Jul 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 590 m

The most challenging urban marathon in America — across the Golden Gate Bridge, through Golden Gate Park, and up San Francisco's iconic hills with 590m of brutal elevation.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam Marathon

Aug 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 75 m

Tanzania's largest city marathon — along the Indian Ocean Msasani Peninsula, through Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market, past State House, and along the harbour waterfront of East Africa's most vibrant commercial port.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa International Marathon

Aug 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 90 m

Kenya's coastal marathon — through Mombasa's Swahili Old Town (UNESCO-listed Fort Jesus), along the Nyali Bridge, past the Likoni ferry crossing, and along the Indian Ocean seafront of Kenya's second city.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg Marathon

Aug 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 130 m

Sweden's second city marathon — through Gothenburg's canal district, past the Liseberg amusement park, along the Göta Älv riverfront, and through the archipelago's coastal approach.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik Marathon

Aug 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 140 m

Iceland's flagship marathon in the land of fire, ice, and near-endless summer daylight — a unique, spectacular setting unlike any other race on the circuit.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Lima, Peru

42K Lima Marathon

Aug 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 190 m

Peru's premier marathon along Lima's dramatic Pacific cliffside promenade — through Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro with the Pacific Ocean always in view.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Mexico City, Mexico

Maratón Internacional de la Ciudad de México

Aug 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 195 m

The world's largest city marathon at 2,240m altitude — through Mexico City's iconic boulevards, past Chapultepec Castle, the Zócalo, and Paseo de la Reforma's towering monuments.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Gianyar, Indonesia

Bali Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 275 m

The world's most spiritually atmospheric marathon — through Bali's rice terraces, temple complexes, and volcanic highland villages during the dry season, with Hindu ceremonies en route.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 120 m

Lithuania's capital hosts a scenic autumn marathon through Europe's largest surviving Baroque Old Town — cobbled streets, Gothic churches, and the Neris River parkways.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Oslo, Norway

Oslo Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 195 m

Norway's capital marathon — through Oslo's Frogner Park past the Vigeland sculpture installation, along the Oslofjord waterfront, through the Holmenkollen forest, and into the Olympic Bislett Stadium finish.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runner in a red singlet jogging along the Sydney Harbour foreshore with the Opera House glowing in the background
World Major

Sydney, Australia

TCS Sydney Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 195 m

The seventh Abbott World Marathon Major — cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge, run past the Opera House, and finish in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Southern Hemisphere spring.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Wrocław, Poland

Wrocław Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 55 m

Poland's most atmospheric city marathon — through the Venice of Poland across its network of 100 bridges, past the Gothic cathedral on Tumski Island, and along the Oder river promenades.

PB potential
Beginner friendly
Runners approaching the Brandenburg Gate at the BMW Berlin Marathon on a crisp autumn morning
World Major

Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 61 m

The world's fastest marathon course — dead flat, perfectly organised, and the site of more world records than any other race.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Warsaw, Poland

PKO Warsaw Marathon

Sep 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 50 m

Poland's premier marathon — a flat, fast loop through Warsaw's rebuilt historic centre and modern riverbank parks with excellent PB conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

St. George, USA

St. George Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Hilly · ↑ 280 m

America's fastest marathon — a net-downhill point-to-point through Utah's red rock canyon country, the most popular BQ-hunting race in the American West.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 160 m

The EU capital's marathon — through the Grand Place, past the Atomium, around the Cinquantenaire park arches, and along the Forêt de Soignes in October colour.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Cologne, Germany

Köln Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 55 m

A flat, fast loop past one of Europe's most magnificent cathedrals — Cologne's marathon uses the Rhine bridges, the Rheinuferpromenade, and the historic Altstadt for exceptional PB conditions.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Minneapolis, USA

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 80 m

Consistently rated America's most beautiful urban marathon — a point-to-point through Minneapolis and St. Paul's famous chain of lakes and riverside parkways.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Portland, USA

Portland Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 230 m

Portland's beloved urban marathon — a loop through the City of Roses' vibrant neighbourhoods, across the Willamette River bridges, and through Forest Park in peak October colour.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Lisbon, Portugal

EDP Lisbon Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Hilly · ↑ 290 m

A coast-to-river point-to-point — from the beaches of Carcavelos along the Estoril coast and the Tagus past Belém, finishing in Lisbon's grand Praça do Comércio.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Mass field of runners racing through Chicago's downtown streets with the city skyline at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
World Major

Chicago, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Lottery
Course
Flat · ↑ 30 m

The flattest World Major — a loop through 29 of Chicago's neighbourhoods with the most inclusive crowd energy in American marathon running.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified

Victoria, Canada

BMO Victoria Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 115 m

Canada's most scenic coastal marathon — a loop around Victoria's breathtaking Oceanside Drive, past the Butchart Gardens approach, and through the city's English heritage streets.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Munich, Germany

BMW IRONMAN Munich Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 100 m

Bavaria's premier marathon — through Munich's English Garden, around the Olympic Stadium, past the Nymphenburg Palace canal, and along the Isar river, finishing in the heart of the city.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest International Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 95 m

Romania's capital marathon — through Bucharest's Belle Époque boulevards, Herastrau Park, the Palace of the Parliament (the world's heaviest building), and along the Dâmbovița river.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Eindhoven Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 12 m

One of Europe's fastest marathon courses — a dead-flat loop through Philips' hometown with aggressive pacers, elite competition, and near-zero elevation gain.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Maratón de Buenos Aires

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Flat · ↑ 35 m

South America's flattest and fastest marathon — a stunning loop through Buenos Aires' European-style boulevards, Palermo parks, and the Puerto Madero waterfront.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Budapest, Hungary

Spar Budapest Marathon

Oct 2027 (est.)

Entry
Open entry
Course
Rolling · ↑ 175 m

Run through the 'Pearl of the Danube' — across the Chain Bridge, through Buda Castle Hill, along the Danube promenade, and through the grand boulevards of Pest.

PB potential
Beginner friendly

Race intelligence verified