ParisÎle-de-FranceFranceParis MarathonThe Paris Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 54k finishers on an urban road in Paris, France. The course starts on the Champs-Élysées near the Arc de Triomphe and finishes on Avenue Foch. The route passes Place de la Bastille, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Bois de Vincennes. Mostly flat with gentle undulations; no major hills or cobblestone sections.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
DaeguDaeguSouth KoreaDaegu MarathonThe Daegu Marathon attracts approximately 28k finishers each April through South Korea's third-largest city in the humid southeast. The course passes the Suseongmot Lake, Daegu Stadium, and the Geumho River parklands on a flat loop through the textile capital of Korea. April cherry-blossom season and mild temperatures make it one of the country's largest spring marathons.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
ShijiazhuangHebeiChinaShijiazhuang MarathonThe Shijiazhuang Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each April on an urban road in Shijiazhuang, China. Its straightforward flat layout gives runners few terrain surprises. The route passes broad Hebei boulevards, civic plazas, and city parks built on the North China Plain. The course is very flat throughout.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
Huai'anJiangsuChinaHuai'an MarathonThe Huai'an Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on an urban road in Huai'an, China. Its flatness is the course's defining feature rather than headline landmarks. The route passes canal-city roads, parkland, and straight Jiangsu sections ideal for steady rhythm. The course is very flat throughout.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
LuoyangHenanChinaLuoyang MarathonThe Luoyang Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on a historic urban road in Luoyang, China. Its spring timing overlaps with Luoyang's famous peony season. The route passes peony-city boulevards, ancient-capital districts, and river sections tied to one of China's oldest cities. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
NaganoNaganoJapanNagano MarathonThe Nagano Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on an urban and plain road in Nagano, Japan. Its Olympic-city backdrop still shapes the event's image years after the 1998 Games. The route passes Zenkoji-area approaches, broad valley roads, and snow-capped mountain views around the basin. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
São PauloSão PauloBrazilSP City MarathonThe SP City Marathon (Maratona de São Paulo) draws about 10,000 finishers each April through the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. The course passes Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, and the historic centre on rolling Paulista terrain. April autumn weather and the Paulista Avenue finish make it Brazil's premier urban marathon.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
XuzhouJiangsuChinaXuzhou MarathonThe Xuzhou Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on an urban road in Xuzhou, China. It pairs a fast course with a city better known for deep history than for marathon tourism. The course passes Yunlong Lake approaches, Han-dynasty historical areas, and broad Jiangsu boulevards. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
ZaozhuangShandongChinaZaozhuang MarathonThe Zaozhuang Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each April on an urban road in Zaozhuang, China. It sits below the national headline races but still draws a substantial regional field. The route passes canal-city roads, civic parks, and open boulevard sections in southern Shandong. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
FreiburgBaden-WürttembergGermanyMein Freiburg MarathonThe Mein Freiburg Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each April through the Black Forest gateway city. The course passes the Münster cathedral, the Schwabentor gate, and the Dreisam River with views of the Black Forest hills. April spring weather in Germany's sunniest city makes it a popular southwest German marathon.Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
WuhanHubeiChinaWuhan MarathonThe Wuhan Marathon brings approximately 22k runners each April to the Yangtze River metropolis that links central China. The course crosses the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, passes the Yellow Crane Tower, and follows the East Lake scenic area on a tour of the city's three historic towns. April cherry blossoms along the Yangtze make it one of central China's most celebrated spring marathons.Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027
RotterdamSouth HollandNetherlandsRotterdam MarathonThe Rotterdam Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 16k finishers on an urban road in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The course starts and finishes on the Coolsingel in the city centre. One of Europe's fastest courses, with only minor bridge gradients.Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027
BrightonEnglandUnited KingdomBrighton MarathonThe Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's largest spring marathons, with more than 11,000 finishers running from Preston Park to a finish at Hove Lawns on Kingsway. The course passes the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Marina, and a mid-course out-and-back on Madeira Drive before the final miles through Hove to the seafront. April race-day atmosphere in Brighton — with crowds on the seafront — makes it a favourite UK destination marathon.Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027
ManchesterEnglandUnited KingdomManchester MarathonThe Manchester Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 28k finishers on an urban road in Manchester, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at Old Trafford. One of the UK's fastest courses, with no significant hills.Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
QingdaoShandongChinaQingdao MarathonThe Qingdao Marathon attracts approximately 25k finishers each April along the Yellow Sea coast of Shandong's beer-city port. The course passes the May Fourth Square, the Zhanqiao pier, and the Olympic sailing centre with views of the red-roofed colonial architecture that defines Qingdao's waterfront. April sea breezes and a flat coastal loop make it one of northern China's most scenic spring marathons.Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
TsuchiuraIbarakiJapanKasumigaura MarathonThe Kasumigaura Marathon near Tsuchiura attracts about 12,000 runners each April around Japan's second-largest lake, Kasumigaura. The flat rural course follows the lakeshore through Ibaraki Prefecture with views of the wide freshwater basin and countryside. April cherry-blossom season and the lake's open horizons make it a popular spring marathon in the Kanto plain.Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
ViennaAustriaVienna City MarathonThe Vienna City Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 11k finishers on an urban road in Vienna, Austria. The course starts and finishes at the Reichsbrücke on the Danube. The route passes Schönbrunn Palace, the Ringstrasse, Prater, and the UN headquarters. Mostly flat with short climbs on Danube and canal bridges.Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
BelgradeSerbiaBelgrade MarathonThe Belgrade Marathon draws about 7,000 finishers each April through Serbia's capital at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. The course passes Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, and the river embankments. April spring weather and enthusiastic Belgrade crowds make it the largest marathon in the Balkans.Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
World Marathon MajorBostonMassachusettsUnited StatesBoston MarathonThe Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and the only major requiring qualification for most runners. Starting in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street, the course features the challenging Heartbreak Hill and legendary New England crowd support. It is the pinnacle race for competitive amateur marathoners.Next race: Monday, 19 April 2027
World Marathon MajorLondonEnglandUnited KingdomLondon MarathonThe TCS London Marathon is one of the world's most popular races, famous for its incredible charity fundraising and electric atmosphere. The fast course passes Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark, Canary Wharf, and finishes on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. With gentle undulations and around 127 metres of total climbing, it consistently produces fast times — including Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:30 men's world record and Tigst Assefa's 2:15:41 women's-only world record, both set at the 2026 race.Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027
JinanShandongChinaJinan MarathonThe Jinan Marathon attracts approximately 20k finishers each April through the 'City of Springs' in Shandong province. The course passes Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, and the Thousand Buddha Mountain foothills on a flat loop through the provincial capital. April's mild Shandong spring and the famous spring-water culture give the race a distinctive northern-China character.Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027
HamburgHamburgGermanyHamburg MarathonThe Hamburg Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Hamburg, Germany. The course starts and finishes at the Reeperbahn. The route follows the Alster lakes, passes the Elbphilharmonie, and crosses the Elbe via tunnels and bridges. Very flat with minor rises on Elbe crossings.Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027
MadridCommunity of MadridSpainRock 'n' Roll Madrid MarathonThe Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon brings roughly 10,000 runners through Spain's capital each April with live music stages along the course. The route passes the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Plaza de Cibeles, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium area on largely flat Madrid boulevards. Combining big-city landmarks with the Rock 'n' Roll series' entertainment format makes it one of Spain's most popular spring marathons.Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027
KyivUkraineKyiv MarathonThe Kyiv Marathon draws approximately 7,500 finishers on an urban road in Kyiv, Ukraine. The course starts and finishes at Maidan Nezalezhnosti. The route passes Khreshchatyk, the Dnipro embankment, and Mariinsky Park. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on river crossings.Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027
