The Sydney Marathon has been one of the World Marathon Majors since 2025, and in 2026 it brought together more than 40,000 runners from over 140 countries. It crosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House, making it one of the most spectacular finishes in the world. This guide covers what the official…
The Tokyo Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and in 2027 it holds its 20th edition with 40,000 runners, its biggest field yet. This guide covers what the official website says: date, how and when to apply, the fee for overseas runners, requirements, the official travel agency and what to know before travelling…
The Chicago Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and is run every October, starting and finishing in Grant Park. The 2027 edition is on Sunday 10 October, and applications are open from 8 to 29 October 2026. If you want to run it from abroad, this guide covers what the official website says:…
The New York City Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and one of the marathons with the most finishers in the world: 59,226 in 2025. It runs through all five boroughs of the city. If you want to run it from abroad, this guide covers what the official New York Road Runners (NYRR)…
The London Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and in 2027 it will have a unique edition: for the first and only time it will be run over two days, with 100,000 participants. If you want to run it from abroad, this guide covers what the official website says: dates, times, how the…
The Berlin Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and one of the easiest to reach from the rest of Europe. From 2027 it is called the Generali Berlin-Marathon, and bibs are allocated by lottery. This guide covers what the official website says: date, lottery dates, price, what the entry includes, the fast-runner route…
The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and the only Major that most runners can only enter with a qualifying time. This guide covers what the official B.A.A. website says: qualifying times, how selection works, authorised Spanish travel agencies, the start in Hopkinton and race-day logistics. Boston Marathon key facts According to the…
The World Marathon Majors are the circuit of the world’s great marathons, and running them all is the goal of many recreational runners. There are now eight races, and getting a place is not always easy: there are ballots, qualifying times, charity places and travel agencies. This guide explains what they are, how the Six…
Travelling to a race is one of the best ways to discover another city, but it adds variables you do not have at home: transport, accommodation, food, timing and, if you cross time zones, jet lag. With some planning, none of it needs to spoil your race. This guide explains what to consider beforehand, during…