Grandma’s Marathon
A classic North Shore road race following Lake Superior from Two Harbors to Duluth, with a big summer festival and famously enthusiastic support. Course HighlightsThe point-to-point route begins in Two Harbors and follows the scenic North Shore toward Duluth before finishing at Canal Park. Lake Superior, forest, rock cuts, and long open stretches define the experience, while the official schedule places citizens at a 07:45 start. Race DetailsGrandma's Marathon is scheduled for 2027-06-19 in Duluth, MN, United States. Featured distances include Marathon;
Kobe Marathon
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 start is
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
One of Europe’s most iconic destination marathons, taking runners past Paris landmarks on a grand, highly international city course. Course HighlightsThe race’s signature setting includes the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine, and historic boulevards. The course is designed as a landmark tour as much as a long-distance test, with dense crowd support and a major finish-area production. Why Runners Love ItParis combines the scale of a global marathon with an unusually concentrated sightseeing footprint. Runners can turn race weekend into
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
Holiday Half Portland
Course HighlightsThe Holiday Half starts and finishes at the beautiful LEED Platinum-certified Daimler Truck North America campus on Swan Island, overlooking the Willamette River in Portland. The half marathon, 15K, 10K, and 5K routes wind through the city's northwest neighborhoods and waterfront, featuring carolers and holiday music stations positioned throughout the course. A popular cookie station greets runners on all distances, delivering one of the most delicious on-course fuel stops in Oregon racing.Race DetailsHosted by Foot Traffic, Portland's beloved local
Birch Bay Road Race (Awaiting 2028 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2028 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel.A scenic coastal road race in Blaine, Washington, that features various distances and a unique club challenge along the shores of Birch Bay. Course Highlights The course runs along the beautiful shores of Birch Bay, offering runners expansive views of
San Juan Island Half Marathon (Awaiting 2028 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2028 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel.The San Juan Island Half Marathon is a breathtaking destination race that showcases the stunning coastal beauty and rolling hills of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic islands. Course Highlights The point-to-point course for the San Juan Island Half
ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon (Awaiting 2028 Race Date)
⚠️ Estimated date — the 2028 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel.The ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon features a flat and fast multi-lap road course through the heart of scenic Noosa Heads, offering distances for all levels. Course Highlights The ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon is renowned for its unique multi-lap course that
Lagos City Marathon
The Lagos City Marathon is a premier World Athletics Gold Label road race that takes runners through the scenic coastal and urban landscapes of Nigeria's largest city. Course Highlights The Lagos City Marathon features a prestigious course that showcases the coastal beauty and urban transformation of Nigeria's commercial capital. Starting at the modern Orca Mall on Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island, the route takes runners along segments of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The course
Chuncheon International Marathon
The Chuncheon Marathon, celebrated as the "Legend of Autumn," is South Korea's second-oldest marathon, featuring a scenic course around Uiam Lake renowned for its vibrant fall foliage. Course Highlights The Chuncheon Marathon is renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful course, which has earned it the nickname "Legend of Autumn." The route primarily follows the scenic perimeter of Uiam Lake, a stunning reservoir surrounded by the peaks of Samaksan and other mountains in the Gangwon Province. Runners start at the Gongjicheon Bridge and quickly