Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon
Malaysia’s flagship road race offers a high-energy city experience with a large international field and a tropical Kuala Lumpur backdrop. Course HighlightsThe event starts in the historic civic heart of Kuala Lumpur and runs through a modern metropolis known for its skyline, broad avenues, and tropical heat. The official organizer identifies the 2026 weekend as October 3–4, with the marathon and half marathon on Sunday. Why Runners Love ItKLSCM is Malaysia’s first and only road race with a World Athletics Elite Label,
The San Francisco Marathon
A landmark San Francisco road-racing weekend known for iconic views, cool summer conditions, and a challenging urban course. Course HighlightsThe official site presents the event as a multi-distance weekend across San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge, waterfront, hills, and skyline forming the visual language of the race. The certified marathon is also promoted as a Boston-qualifying opportunity. Why Runners Love ItThe event balances big-city production with a distinctly local course. Runners get the atmosphere of a major destination race while still
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors race pairs a fast city marathon with extraordinary mountain-and-ocean scenery. Course HighlightsThe official course story emphasizes the Mother City’s stunning scenery, spectator-lined streets, and a route designed for fast elite and wheelchair racing. The course moves through Cape Town’s urban and coastal spaces with Table Mountain as a defining visual backdrop. Why Runners Love ItCape Town’s elevation to the World Marathon Majors is a landmark for African distance running. The combination of global field, coastal atmosphere,
Lincoln National Guard Marathon
The Lincoln National Guard Marathon is a premier Nebraska race starting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and serving as the official time trials for the All-Guard Marathon Team. Course Highlights The Lincoln National Guard Marathon offers a scenic and city-wide running experience that showcases the heart of Nebraska’s capital. The course begins on the vibrant campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, near the historic Memorial Stadium. Runners traverse a large loop through the city, passing through downtown and catching a grand view
30ª Maratona Internacional de São Paulo
The São Paulo International Marathon is a premier road race in Brazil, starting and finishing in Ibirapuera Park and offering a challenging urban course through the city's most famous landmarks. Course Highlights The São Paulo International Marathon offers a quintessential urban running experience, weaving through the heart of South America's largest metropolis. The race begins and concludes in the lush surroundings of Ibirapuera Park, specifically near the iconic Obelisk (Obelisco do Ibirapuera). This landmark serves as a powerful backdrop for both the
Nagoya Women’s Marathon
The Nagoya Women's Marathon is the world's largest women's-only marathon, featuring a flat, beginner-friendly course that starts and finishes at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya and awards finishers a luxury Baccarat crystal tumbler. Course Highlights The Nagoya Women’s Marathon features a fast and predominantly flat course that is designed to showcase the beauty and history of Nagoya. The race begins and concludes at the iconic Vantelin Dome Nagoya, a major sports and entertainment hub. From the starting line, runners embark on a journey
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Course HighlightsThe Aramco Houston Half Marathon shares the same flat, fast streets as the Chevron Houston Marathon, beginning downtown and sweeping through Houston's most iconic neighborhoods. The course is USATF-certified and renowned for its pancake-flat profile — with virtually no elevation change, it's regularly cited as one of the fastest half marathon courses in the United States and has hosted American record attempts. Partner hotels are within walking distance of the Expo, start line, and finish line, making race morning
Two Oceans Marathon
The Two Oceans Marathon is a world-renowned 56km ultramarathon held annually in Cape Town, celebrated as the 'world’s most beautiful marathon' for its scenic coastal route. Note: The next race date has not yet been confirmed by organizers. This page will be updated as soon as the official date is announced. Course Highlights The spectacular 56km loop around the Cape Peninsula begins on Main Road in Newlands. The first half is relatively flat, taking runners through Muizenberg and Kalk Bay along the Atlantic
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
The Flying Pig Marathon is a premier running event in Cincinnati, Ohio, famous for its festive "pig-themed" atmosphere, challenging scenic course, and massive community support. Course Highlights The course starts in downtown Cincinnati and "flies" across the Ohio River into Northern Kentucky, crossing the Taylor Southgate and Clay Wade Bailey Bridges. Runners tackle a significant "hilly" section between miles 6 and 9 as they climb to Eden Park and Walnut Hills, which offers stunning panoramic views of the city skyline. The route
Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
An iconic spring tradition in Washington, DC, this scenic race takes runners through peak cherry blossoms and past major monuments on a flat, prestigious 10-mile course ([Official site](https://cherryblossom.org)). Course Highlights The flat and fast 10-mile course starts at the 555-foot Washington Monument and heads west on Independence Avenue before crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge into Virginia ([Hotel Washington Guide](https://www.thehotelwashington.com/washington-dc-travel-guide/cherry-blossom-10-mile-5k-2026-race-day-tips-viewing-guide)). After a brief loop near the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, runners return to DC to hug the Tidal Basin, offering stunning views