Race index

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scandinavia's most iconic city marathon — past the Senate Square, along the Helsinki Harbour, through the Seurasaari island forest, and along Baltic Sea shores in the long August daylight.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge, run past the Opera House, and finish in the Royal Botanic Gardens — one of the world's most scenic marathons in Southern Hemisphere spring.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A dramatic point-to-point along the Tagus River estuary — from Cascais to Lisbon's historic Belém district, with Atlantic views and brutal rolling hills.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Europe's most celebrated beginner marathon — 25,000 runners looping through Georgian Dublin with a finish on one of the world's friendliest race days.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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