Red Stag Rotorua Marathon
The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon is New Zealand's oldest and most iconic marathon, featuring a legendary loop around Lake Rotorua. Course Highlights The Red Stag Rotorua Marathon is celebrated as one of the most scenic and challenging road races in the Southern Hemisphere. The centerpiece of the event is the legendary "lap of the lake," a complete 42.195km circuit of Lake Rotorua. Starting at the historic Government Gardens, runners pass through the iconic Prince's Gate and wind through a mix of urban
Christchurch Marathon
The Christchurch Marathon is a prestigious New Zealand running event featuring one of the fastest and flattest road courses in the Southern Hemisphere, winding through the scenic city center and Hagley Park. Course Highlights The Christchurch Marathon course is renowned for being one of the fastest and flattest in the Southern Hemisphere, making it a premier destination for runners aiming to set a personal best. The route offers a unique blend of "new city cool" and natural beauty, taking participants through the
Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon 2026
The Penang Bridge International Marathon is Malaysia's premier running event, taking place on the iconic Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge. Course Highlights The Penang Bridge International Marathon offers one of the most unique and breathtaking courses in the world of long-distance running. Since 2024, the race has been held on the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, also known as the Penang Second Bridge. Spanning 24 kilometers, it is one of the longest bridges in Southeast Asia. Runners start at Aspen
Bangkok Marathon
The Bangkok Marathon is Thailand's premier long-distance running event, featuring a midnight start that takes runners past illuminated historical landmarks like the Grand Palace and Rama VIII Bridge. Course Highlights The Bangkok Marathon offers a unique nocturnal tour of Thailand’s capital, starting and finishing on Sanam Chai Road, directly in front of the majestic Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). This location provides one of the most prestigious starting lines in the world of marathons. Runners
Dubai Marathon
The Dubai Marathon is a world-renowned Gold Label road race famous for its exceptionally flat and fast course along the scenic Dubai coastline. Course Highlights The Dubai Marathon offers one of the flattest and fastest courses in the world, making it a premier destination for elite athletes chasing world records and amateurs seeking personal bests. The point-to-point route predominantly follows the picturesque coastline of the Arabian Gulf. Runners start on the Al Taryam Road and quickly transition onto the famous Al Sufouh
Bank of China Beijing Marathon
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 China, setting
Maybank Marathon
The Maybank Marathon is Indonesia's premier "Elite Label" road race, held in the scenic Gianyar Regency of Bali, known for its vibrant cultural displays and beautiful village scenery. Course Highlights The Maybank Marathon, often referred to as the Bali Marathon, offers one of the most culturally immersive courses in the world of long-distance running. The race begins and ends at the iconic Bali United Training Center in the Gianyar Regency. Runners are treated to a scenic journey through the lush Balinese countryside,
C&D Xiamen Marathon
The Xiamen Marathon is a prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label race known for its stunning coastal course along Xiamen's Island Ring Road. Course Highlights The C&D Xiamen Marathon is celebrated globally for its exceptionally scenic course, which primarily follows the Island Ring Road (Huandong Road). This coastal route offers runners breathtaking views of the Taiwan Strait and the city's lush, landscaped gardens. A distinctive feature of the course is its relatively flat and fast profile, which is designed to help participants achieve
Fukuoka Marathon
The Fukuoka Marathon is a premier mass-participation race in Japan that takes runners on a scenic journey from the urban heart of Fukuoka City to the beautiful coastline of Itoshima. Course Highlights The Fukuoka Marathon offers a breathtaking point-to-point journey that showcases the diverse character of Fukuoka Prefecture. The race begins in the heart of Tenjin, Kyushu's largest commercial district, where runners gather amidst the towering skyscrapers and vibrant energy of the city. As the starting gun fires on Watanabe-dori Avenue, the
Kyoto Marathon
The Kyoto Marathon is a premier road race in Japan that leads runners past seven UNESCO World Heritage sites and along the scenic Kamo River, finishing at the historic Heian-jingu Shrine. The Kyoto Marathon is a prestigious annual event that invites runners from around the world to traverse the historic and scenic streets of Japan’s ancient capital. Established in 2012 as a way to support the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the race has grown into one of the