Are you a thrill-seeking runner looking for your next big challenge? Look no further than the Big Five Marathon in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Known as the “world’s wildest marathon,” this race is not for the faint of heart. The stunning surroundings are reason enough to take on the challenge but add in the fact that it takes place in the heart of a wildlife reserve, and you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read on to learn more about […]
The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is the largest 10-mile road race in the United States — a downhill point-to-point that runs straight down Broad Street through the heart of Philadelphia, from the Olney neighborhood in North Philly all the way to the Navy Yard in South Philly. With a flat, fast course and a celebratory citywide atmosphere, it’s one of the most beloved races on the East Coast running calendar. The Course Broad Street is one of the […]
The Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon was a premier music-themed running festival that took participants on a historic tour of the city’s Beatles-related landmarks and iconic football stadiums. Although the event concluded its multi-year run in 2021, it remains celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and scenic waterfront finish. Course Highlights The Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon offered runners an “all-inclusive” tour of the city’s most legendary musical and cultural landmarks. Starting at the iconic Royal Albert Dock, the route immediately […]
The Beijing Marathon is China’s most historic and prestigious road race, featuring a fast, flat course that starts at Tiananmen Square and finishes at the iconic Olympic Green. Course Highlights The Beijing Marathon offers a spectacular journey through the historical and modern heart of China’s capital. The race begins at the iconic Tiananmen Square, a site of immense cultural and political significance. As runners depart from the square, they pass the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the National Museum of […]
The QCairo Marathon is Egypt’s premier urban running event, featuring a flat and fast course through the historic and architecturally stunning streets of Heliopolis. Course Highlights The QCairo Marathon offers runners a spectacular journey through the historic heart of Heliopolis, one of Cairo’s most iconic and architecturally significant districts. The course is designed to be flat and fast, making it ideal for both elite athletes seeking personal bests and recreational runners looking to soak in the city’s unique atmosphere. Participants […]
A scenic Pacific Northwest marathon known for its unique crossing of the iconic Deception Pass Bridge and its festive atmosphere coinciding with the Holland Happening Festival. Course Highlights The marathon features a point-to-point course starting at the Bowman Bay Boat Launch and includes a rare crossing of the Deception Pass Bridge, which is closed specifically for the race. Runners wind through tranquil farmland, the Silver Lake area, and past the US Navy Seaplane Base before a scenic downhill finish along […]
Course Highlights The Rip City Race for the Roses weaves through the heart of Portland starting from Rose Quarter Commons, the plaza between Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The course showcases Portland’s vibrant downtown neighborhoods and riverside paths, with the start and finish framed by the iconic Rose Festival atmosphere. All distances begin between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with early finishers crossing the line just after 8:00 a.m. Race Details Organized in partnership with the Royal Rosarians — […]
Course HighlightsPints to Pasta is one of Portland's most beloved road races, offering a beautiful and fast point-to-point course through the heart of the city. The race starts with a dramatic crossing of the Broadway Bridge before dropping onto Naito Parkway along the west side of the Willamette River. Runners cross the Morrison Bridge and finish at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) on the east bank. The course showcases Portland's iconic bridges and riverfront in a single exhilarating […]
The St. Patrick’s Day Dash is a historic Seattle tradition and one of the Northwest’s largest themed running events, featuring a 5K race followed by a festive post-dash bash (https://stpatsdash.com/race-info/). Course Highlights The 5K course starts and finishes at Seattle Center, winding through the shadow of the Space Needle (https://stpatsdash.com/race-info/). Participants run through the South Lake Union neighborhood, passing the Amazon Spheres and looping through the business district (https://stpatsdash.com/race-info/). The route includes an out-and-back section on Aurora Ave and concludes […]
