Spring marathons — March, April & May.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.