Road Races

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon showcases Uptown and the Queen City’s tree-lined neighborhoods across a full marathon, half marathon and 5K weekend.Course HighlightsAll distances start in the heart of Uptown on South Tryon Street. The official runner information highlights a course that moves from the city core into distinctive neighborhoods before returning to an urban finish, giving visitors a compact way to experience Charlotte on foot.Charlotte’s Uptown and surrounding neighborhoods gives the race its sense of place, with the start and […]

The Queenstown Marathon is a world-renowned running festival in New Zealand's South Island, famous for its scenic course through historic Arrowtown and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Course Highlights The New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most visually spectacular courses in the world. The journey begins at the luxurious Millbrook Resort, where runners set off down the iconic "Avenue" lined with trees and mountain views. From there, the course winds through […]

The Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon is a premier international road race held at the iconic Borobudur Temple in Indonesia, known for its scenic rural course and vibrant local cultural support. Course Highlights The Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon offers one of the most culturally immersive and visually striking race courses in Asia. The race begins and ends at the Lumbini Park Complex, situated right at the foot of the magnificent 9th-century Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s […]

A scenic Japanese city marathon that follows Kobe’s waterfront and urban streets toward the harbor, with mountain-and-sea character throughout. Course HighlightsThe official 2026 site describes a captivating course winding through Kobe’s city streets and along the coast of Kobe and Akashi. The start is associated with Kobe City Hall and the finish with Kobe Harborland, creating a strong city-to-waterfront narrative. Race DetailsKobe Marathon is scheduled for 2026-11-15 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The featured distances are Marathon 42.195K. A typical main-race […]

Space Coast Marathon brings runners to Cocoa, United States for marathon, half marathon and 5K. The event is a strong choice for runners who want a memorable course, a well-supported race weekend and a clear sense of place. The next listed date is November 22, 2026. See the official race website for registration, rules, packet pickup and final schedule updates.Course HighlightsA fast, flat Central Florida route that follows the Space Coast with palm-lined roads, river views and a relaxed hometown […]

A fast and historic urban marathon that takes runners through Philadelphia's most iconic landmarks, from the Liberty Bell to the picturesque Schuylkill River waterfront. Course Highlights The Philadelphia Marathon offers a course that is as historically rich as it is physically rewarding. Starting near the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, runners begin their journey on the majestic Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The initial miles wind through the heart of the city’s historic district, where participants pass legendary sites like Independence Hall, […]

The Zurich San Sebastián Marathon is one of Spain's oldest and fastest races, featuring a flat, scenic course along the iconic La Concha Bay and the vibrant streets of the Basque Country. Course Highlights The Zurich San Sebastián Marathon (Maratón de San Sebastián) boasts one of the most attractive, flat, and fast courses in the international marathon circuit. The race is set in the heart of San Sebastián, also known as Donostia, a coastal jewel in the Spanish Basque Country. […]

Seattle's original hometown marathon is a historic Thanksgiving weekend tradition that has been taking runners through the heart of the city since 1970. (https://www.seattlemarathon.org/about) Course Highlights The course begins at the iconic Seattle Center and takes runners on a scenic tour through the city's diverse neighborhoods. Participants will navigate through the lush Washington Park Arboretum and the University of Washington campus, offering views of Lake Washington and the city skyline. The route features rolling hills and varied terrain, eventually heading […]

The FIAT Torino City Marathon is a premier international road race held in Turin, Italy, known for its fast course and spectacular finish in Piazza Castello. Course Highlights The FIAT Torino City Marathon offers a flat and fast route that is officially FIDAL-certified and recognized by AIMS. The race begins in the historic heart of Turin, typically starting and finishing in the magnificent Piazza Castello, surrounded by Royal Palaces and centuries of history. Runners depart from the city center and […]

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend turns a December race into a major pediatric-cancer fundraising event with four distances and a downtown Memphis course.Course HighlightsThe full marathon starts near B.B. King Boulevard and Beale Street, putting runners in the middle of Memphis’s musical and cultural core. The weekend’s distance menu includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K, so families and mixed-ability groups can race together.Downtown Memphis, Beale Street and the Mississippi riverfront gives the race its sense of place, with […]