Detroit, USA
Oct 18, 2026
OpenThe 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.
Quito, Ecuador
Oct 18, 2026
OpenOne 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.
Toronto, Canada
Oct 18, 2026
OpenA 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.
Havana, Cuba
Oct 25, 2026
OpenThe 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.
Washington DC, USA
Oct 25, 2026
Lottery opens JanThe People's Marathon — 30,000 runners past America's greatest monuments with military precision and unforgettable crowd support through DC's historic streets.
New York City, USA
Nov 1, 2026
Charity entry openThe world's largest marathon — five boroughs, two million spectators, and a finish in Central Park that changes everyone who crosses it.
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Richmond, USA
Nov 14, 2026
OpenVirginia's capital marathon — a challenging but rewarding loop through Richmond's historic districts, over the James River, and through Church Hill's leafy streets.
Las Vegas, USA
Nov 15, 2026
OpenThe 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.
Guadalajara, Mexico
Nov 22, 2026
OpenMexico'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.
Philadelphia, USA
Nov 22, 2026
OpenAmerica's birthplace hosts one of its most historic marathons — through Fairmount Park, past the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, and along the Schuylkill River.
Seattle, USA
Nov 29, 2026
OpenSeattle'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.
Sacramento, USA
Dec 6, 2026
OpenCalifornia's fastest marathon — a net-downhill point-to-point from Folsom to Sacramento, the most popular Boston qualifier on the US west coast.
Honolulu, USA
Dec 13, 2026
OpenThe 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.
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Lake Buena Vista, USA
Jan 2027 (est.)
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.
Houston, USA
Jan 2027 (est.)
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.
New Orleans, USA
Feb 2027 (est.)
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.
Los Angeles, USA
Mar 2027 (est.)
A legendary point-to-point race from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica pier — through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and West LA on closed freeways.
Boston, USA
Apr 2027 (est.)
The world's oldest annual marathon, demanding a qualifying time and a fearless approach to the Newton Hills.
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Nashville, USA
Apr 2027 (est.)
The Music City marathon — live bands on every corner, 30,000 runners through Nashville's vibrant entertainment districts and rolling Tennessee hills.
Big Sur, USA
Apr 2027 (est.)
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.
Cincinnati, USA
May 2027 (est.)
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.
Ottawa, Canada
May 2027 (est.)
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.
São Paulo, Brazil
May 2027 (est.)
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.
Santiago, Chile
Jun 2027 (est.)
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.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jun 2027 (est.)
Run through the Cidade Maravilhosa — past Sugarloaf Mountain, along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, with Christ the Redeemer watching from above.
Duluth, USA
Jun 2027 (est.)
A beloved point-to-point classic along Lake Superior's North Shore — one of the most scenic and historically rich marathons in America.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Jun 2027 (est.)
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.
Bogotá, Colombia
Jul 2027 (est.)
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.
San Francisco, USA
Jul 2027 (est.)
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.
Lima, Peru
Aug 2027 (est.)
Peru's premier marathon along Lima's dramatic Pacific cliffside promenade — through Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro with the Pacific Ocean always in view.
Mexico City, Mexico
Aug 2027 (est.)
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.
St. George, USA
Oct 2027 (est.)
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.
Minneapolis, USA
Oct 2027 (est.)
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.
Portland, USA
Oct 2027 (est.)
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.
Chicago, USA
Oct 2027 (est.)
The flattest World Major — a loop through 29 of Chicago's neighbourhoods with the most inclusive crowd energy in American marathon running.
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Victoria, Canada
Oct 2027 (est.)
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.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oct 2027 (est.)
South America's flattest and fastest marathon — a stunning loop through Buenos Aires' European-style boulevards, Palermo parks, and the Puerto Madero waterfront.