Road Races

The Athens Marathon, "The Authentic," follows the historic original route from the town of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, commemorating the legend of Pheidippides. Course Highlights The Athens Marathon course is renowned for being the original path run by the messenger Pheidippides in 490 BC to announce the Greek victory over the Persians. The race begins in the historic town of Marathon, near the ancient battlefield, where runners gather in a serene, rural setting. Shortly after the start, […]

The Behobia - San Sebastián is a legendary 20km point-to-point road race in the Basque Country, known for its challenging terrain and unparalleled crowd support. Course Highlights The Behobia - San Sebastián course is a legendary 20-kilometer point-to-point journey that tests runners with its undulating terrain and rewards them with breathtaking scenery. Starting in the border town of Behobia (Irun), the route immediately sets a high energy tone as participants head towards the center of Irun, where the streets are […]

The Allianz Richmond Marathon is a long-running Virginia road race known for a lively downtown start, river scenery and a companion half marathon and 8K.Course HighlightsThe marathon starts at Broad and 1st Streets and finishes near Tredegar Street on Brown’s Island, putting much of the race within Richmond’s historic core. The course time limit is seven hours, and the route’s blend of urban streets, river views and changing neighborhoods rewards steady pacing.Richmond’s Broad Street, riverfront and historic districts gives the […]

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 […]

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 […]