World Majors
The six Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Boston. Tokyo. London. Berlin. Chicago. New York. The most prestigious marathons in the world — iconic courses, global fields, and entry processes that take years to navigate. Find out what you need to know before you sign up.
6 races
World MajorTokyo, Japan
Tokyo Marathon
Mar 2, 2027 · Road · ↑ 112 m
Lottery openOne of the six World Marathon Majors through Tokyo's iconic streets — fast, flat, and phenomenally well-organised.
World MajorBoston, USA
Boston Marathon
Apr 20, 2027 · Road · ↑ 247 m
Bib transfer openThe world's oldest annual marathon, demanding a qualifying time and a fearless approach to the Newton Hills.
World MajorLondon, United Kingdom
TCS London Marathon
Apr 26, 2027 · Road · ↑ 84 m
Ballot liveThe world's most celebrated mass participation marathon — past the Tower of London, along the Thames, and through the roar of one million spectators.
World MajorBerlin, Germany
BMW Berlin Marathon
Sep 27, 2026 · Road · ↑ 61 m
Sold outThe world's fastest marathon course — dead flat, perfectly organised, and the site of more world records than any other race.
World MajorChicago, USA
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Oct 11, 2026 · Road · ↑ 30 m
Lottery soonThe flattest World Major — a loop through 29 of Chicago's neighbourhoods with the most inclusive crowd energy in American marathon running.
World MajorNew York City, USA
TCS New York City Marathon
Nov 1, 2026 · Road · ↑ 248 m
Charity entry openThe world's largest marathon — five boroughs, two million spectators, and a finish in Central Park that changes everyone who crosses it.