Spring marathons — March, April & May.

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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.

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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.

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Rolling · ↑ 112 m

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rolling · ↑ 247 m

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hilly · ↑ 1440 m

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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