Marathons in April 2026: Dates & Courses

81 marathons in our catalog are typically held in April. Compare 2026 course profiles, start times, and route guides for each race below. See best time of year to run a marathon for how April compares across the calendar.

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece🇬🇷

Alexander the Great Marathon

The Alexander the Great Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Thessaloniki, Greece. The finish on Thessaloniki's waterfront is the marathon's signature moment. The route passes Macedonian plain roads and ends beside the Thermaic Gulf promenade. Macedonian plain roads carry April's point-to-point race toward Thessaloniki's waterfront finish beside the Thermaic Gulf promenade, the marathon's signature moment.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Bergen, Vestland, Norway🇳🇴

Bergen City Marathon

The Bergen City Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on an urban road in Bergen, Norway. The mix of waterfront scenery and bridge rollers is pure western Norway. The route passes harbor areas, fjord-side roads, and city sections framed by Bergen's surrounding mountains. Rolling terrain with bridge climbs is a feature of the course.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia🇸🇰

Bratislava Marathon

The Bratislava Marathon attracts about 4,500 finishers each April through Slovakia's capital on the Danube. The course passes Bratislava Castle, the Old Town, and the UFO Bridge (Most SNP) with views of the Danube and Austrian border. April race day on the flat Danube plain is Slovakia's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia🇦🇺

Canberra Marathon

The Canberra Marathon is Australia's capital city marathon, drawing about 2,000 finishers each April around Lake Burley Griffin. The course passes Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the lake's scenic shores. April autumn weather in the bush capital and a flat lake loop make it the ACT's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Carmel, Indiana, United States🇺🇸

Carmel Marathon

The Carmel Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each April on a suburban road in Carmel, United States. It is notable for how smoothly the course runs through Carmel's distinctive roundabout network. The route passes Monon Trail-adjacent streets, roundabout-lined boulevards, and manicured suburban neighborhoods. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania🇷🇴

Cluj-Napoca Marathon

The Cluj-Napoca Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on an urban road in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It is one of Romania's best-known full marathons outside Bucharest. The course passes Somes River roads, city-center boulevards, and Transylvanian urban hills. Somes River roads and cathedral-city boulevards climb through Transylvanian urban hills on one of Romania's best-known full marathons outside Bucharest.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland🇵🇱

Cracovia Marathon

The Cracovia Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers each April on a historic urban road in Krakow, Poland. It is Poland's biggest marathon outside Warsaw and one of central Europe's most historic city races. The route passes the Vistula, Wawel Castle approaches, and old-city boulevards. The Vistula, Wawel Castle approaches, and old-city boulevards carry Poland's biggest marathon outside Warsaw through central Europe's most historic April cityscape.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Daegu, Daegu, South Korea🇰🇷

Daegu Marathon

The 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

Dresden, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Dresden Marathon

The Dresden Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each April through the restored baroque capital of Saxony. The course passes the Frauenkirche, the Semperoper, and the Elbe River embankment. April spring weather along the flat Elbe valley makes it eastern Germany's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Toledo, Ohio, United States🇺🇸

Glass City Marathon

The Glass City Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on an urban road in Toledo, United States. It is one of the Midwest's best-known Boston-qualifier courses because the layout stays smooth and fast. The course passes Old West End boulevards, Ottawa Park, and wide residential roads designed for uninterrupted rhythm. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

St. Louis, Missouri, United States🇺🇸

GO! St. Louis Marathon

The GO! St. Louis Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each April on an urban road in St. Louis, United States. The race ties together the city's sports venues and historic districts better than any shorter St. Louis route can. The course passes Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch along broad city avenues. Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch unfold across broad city avenues that tie St. Louis's districts together.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Gunsan, North Jeolla, South Korea🇰🇷

Gunsan Saemangeum International Marathon

The Gunsan Saemangeum International Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers each April on an urban and coastal plain road in Gunsan, South Korea. Its pancake-flat terrain makes it a popular speed course in Korea. The route passes harbor districts, flat reclaimed-land roads, and open western-coast scenery. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Huai'an, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Huai'an Marathon

The 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

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States🇺🇸

Jersey City Marathon

The Jersey City Marathon draws approximately 2,313 finishers each April on an urban road in Jersey City, United States. It is one of the fastest spring marathons in the Northeast because the profile stays flat almost all day. The course passes Exchange Place, Liberty State Park, and long Hudson River stretches with skyline views toward Lower Manhattan. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Karapiro, Waikato, New Zealand🇳🇿

Karapiro Marathon

The Karapiro Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each April on a lake road in Karapiro, New Zealand. It is a newer Waikato full marathon that gives New Zealand runners a calm lake-side alternative to the bigger city events. The route passes lake-edge roads, rural Waikato scenery, and long smooth stretches around Lake Karapiro. Lake-edge roads, rural Waikato scenery, and long smooth stretches around Lake Karapiro offer New Zealand runners a calm April alternative to bigger city events.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Luoyang, Henan, China🇨🇳

Luoyang Marathon

The 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. Peony-city boulevards, ancient-capital districts, and river sections tied to one of China's oldest cities bloom alongside April's famous flower season on flat roads.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Cheverny, Centre-Val de Loire, France🇫🇷

Marathon de Cheverny

The Marathon de Cheverny draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April on a chateau and vineyard road in Cheverny, France. The chateau start makes the race feel distinctly Loire Valley from the first minutes. The route passes Loire chateau scenery, vineyards, and rural roads in a compact heritage setting. Loire chateau scenery, vineyards, and rural roads in a compact heritage setting make April's chateau start feel distinctly Loire Valley from the opening kilometer.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam🇻🇳

Marathon Hue

The Marathon Hue draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a historic urban road in Hue, Vietnam. The imperial-city setting gives the race a distinct cultural identity. The route passes the Perfume River, the Citadel area, and tree-lined roads through Vietnam's former imperial capital. The Perfume River, Citadel area, and tree-lined roads through Vietnam's former imperial capital give April's race a distinct cultural identity on flat terrain.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina🇦🇷

Maraton de Mar del Plata

The Maraton de Mar del Plata draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a scenic coastal road in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Its Argentine autumn date and dramatic coastline are the race's big draw. The route passes Atlantic cliffs, beachfront boulevards, and resort-city roads beside the ocean. Atlantic cliffs and beachfront boulevards climb beside resort-city roads on Argentina's autumn coastline, where ocean exposure defines both beauty and effort.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal🇵🇹

Maratona da Europa

The Maratona da Europa draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on a lagoon and coastal road in Aveiro, Portugal. The low-elevation course is one of Portugal's better flat-marathon options. The route passes lagoon channels, salt-flat scenery, and flat roads near Portugal's Venice-like canal city. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Milan, Lombardy, Italy🇮🇹

Milan Marathon

The Milan Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Milan, Italy. The course starts and finishes at the Arena Civica. The route passes the Duomo, Sforza Castle, and the Navigli canals. Very flat through the fashion capital.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Ventura, California, United States🇺🇸

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

The Mountains 2 Beach Marathon draws approximately 1,750 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Ventura, United States. Southern California's premier spring Boston qualifier — a distinct April event from the winter Ventura Marathon, with a spectator-friendly Ojai loop and roughly 700 feet of net descent. The April point-to-point route loops East Ojai at the start, passes Meiners Oaks countryside, the Ventura River basin, the paved Ventura River bike path, downtown Ventura, and a final mile along the Pacific. It is a separate spring race from the February Ventura Marathon (https://www.marathonfocus.com/marathons/united-states/ventura-marathon), which uses a shorter Ojai start and the Ojai–Ventura bike path without the opening loop. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Nagano, Nagano, Japan🇯🇵

Nagano Marathon

The 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. Zenkoji-area approaches, broad valley roads, and snow-capped mountain views around the Olympic-city basin make April's race scenic yet largely runnable.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Newport Marathon Festival

The Newport Marathon Festival draws approximately 1,999 finishers each April on an urban road in Newport, United Kingdom. It is widely regarded as one of the fastest full marathons in Wales. The route passes the River Usk, city bridges, and wide roads used for one of Wales's faster marathon layouts. The River Usk, city bridges, and wide Welsh roads make April's Newport Marathon Festival one of the fastest full marathons in Wales.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Newport, Rhode Island, United States🇺🇸

Newport Rhode Races Marathon

The Newport Rhode Races Marathon draws approximately 1,099 finishers each April on a scenic coastal road in Newport, United States. It pairs Atlantic coastal scenery with a competitive New England field on one of Rhode Island's premier road-race weekends. The course follows Newport's Ocean Drive past Gilded Age mansions, coastal cliffs, and Narragansett Bay vistas. Coastal rollers add character to an otherwise moderate profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Pirna, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Oberelbe Marathon

The Oberelbe Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a point-to-point river road in Pirna, Germany. The Elbe valley scenery gives it one of Germany's prettiest spring point-to-point routes. The course follows the Elbe, sandstone landscapes, and a long gentle run toward central Dresden. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Paris, Île-de-France, France🇫🇷

Paris Marathon

The 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

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States🇺🇸

REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon

The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon draws approximately 1,707 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Las Vegas, United States. It is one of the fastest Boston-qualifier courses in the West thanks to a sustained net descent of roughly 5,000 feet. The net-downhill course drops from Mt. Charleston through mountain roads with sweeping views before descending toward the Las Vegas basin. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy🇮🇹

Rimini Marathon

The Rimini Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a coastal road in Rimini, Italy. It is one of Italy's cleaner pure-seafront marathon experiences. The route passes Adriatic beachfront stretches, marina areas, and flat resort-city avenues. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Antalya, Antalya Province, Turkey🇹🇷

Runtalya Marathon

The Runtalya Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on a scenic coastal road in Antalya, Turkey. Warm sea-level conditions and coastal scenery make it a popular spring destination race. The course passes Mediterranean seafront roads, resort districts, and palm-lined avenues. Mediterranean seafront roads, resort districts, and palm-lined Antalya avenues make April's warm coastal race a popular spring destination on largely flat terrain.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States🇺🇸

Salt Lake City Marathon

The Salt Lake City Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April on an urban road in Salt Lake City, United States. Descending from the east bench gives the race a quick first half before the city grid settles the pace. The course passes This Is The Place Heritage Park, Liberty Park, and temple district streets with Wasatch views throughout. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Shakespeare Marathon

The Shakespeare Marathon draws approximately 1,153 finishers each April on a historic town and rural road in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. Its literary branding gives it one of the clearest thematic identities in UK marathon running. The course passes the River Avon, Shakespeare-linked town landmarks, and Warwickshire village roads. The River Avon, Shakespeare-linked town landmarks, and Warwickshire village roads give April's literary marathon one of the clearest thematic identities in UK road running.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China🇨🇳

Shijiazhuang Marathon

The 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

Southampton, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Southampton Marathon

The Southampton Marathon draws approximately 1,350 finishers each April on an urban road in Southampton, United Kingdom. The event combines big-city logistics with a smaller-field atmosphere than London's spring marathon scene. The route passes the old walls area, parks, and port-city roads connected to the south coast waterfront. Old walls, parks, and port-city roads climb toward the south coast waterfront on a course that blends big-city logistics with a smaller-field feel.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil🇧🇷

SP City Marathon

The 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

Burg, Brandenburg, Germany🇩🇪

Spreewald Marathon

The Spreewald Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each April on a canal-region road in Burg, Germany. The Spreewald setting gives the race a strong regional identity built around waterways and villages. The course passes canals, meadows, and low-lying roads through one of Germany's most distinctive wetland landscapes. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Xuzhou Marathon

The 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. Yunlong Lake approaches, Han-dynasty historical areas, and broad Jiangsu boulevards pair a fast April course with a city better known for deep history.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Zaozhuang, Shandong, China🇨🇳

Zaozhuang Marathon

The 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. Canal-city roads, civic parks, and open boulevard sections in southern Shandong carry a substantial regional April field across a mostly level urban loop.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Brighton, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Brighton Marathon

The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's largest spring marathons, with more than 11,000 finishers running from Preston Park to the seafront Madeira Drive finish. The course passes the Royal Pavilion, Hove lawns, and Brighton Marina before a downhill final mile to the English Channel. April race-day atmosphere in Brighton — with crowds on the seafront — makes it a favourite UK destination marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

Linz, Upper Austria, Austria🇦🇹

Linz Donau Marathon

The Linz Donau Marathon draws about 3,500 finishers each April along the Danube in Upper Austria's industrial-cultural city. The course passes the Ars Electronica Center, the Lentos Art Museum, and the Danube parklands on flat riverside terrain. April spring weather and a fast Danube-side profile make it Austria's largest marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France🇫🇷

Marathon du Lac d'Annecy

The Marathon du Lac d'Annecy runs around one of Europe's cleanest alpine lakes, attracting about 3,500 runners each April. The course offers turquoise lake views, alpine peaks, and the medieval Annecy old town. April mountain-lake weather and a largely flat lakeside path make it one of France's most beautiful marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil🇧🇷

Maratona Internacional de São Paulo

The Maratona Internacional de São Paulo attracts about 6,000 finishers on a spring course through South America's largest metropolis. The route passes the Jockey Club, the Pinheiros river, and the Vila Olímpia business district. It is one of two major annual marathons in São Paulo, offering a slightly smaller field and a tour of the city's southern zones.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands🇳🇱

Rotterdam Marathon

The 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

Wuhan, Hubei, China🇨🇳

Wuhan Marathon

The 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

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland🇨🇭

Zurich Marathon

The Zurich Marathon draws approximately 2,800 finishers on an urban road in Zurich, Switzerland. The course starts and finishes at Sechseläutenplatz. The route follows Lake Zurich and passes the Old Town and the lakefront promenade. Mostly flat with minor rises leaving the lake.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

Abingdon, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Abingdon Marathon

The Abingdon Marathon is a traditional multi-lap race in Oxfordshire, drawing about 1,000 finishers each October on a flat, fast course at the Abingdon Airfield. The four-lap format on closed airfield roads is popular with UK runners chasing personal bests. October cool English weather and the simple, traffic-free course make it one of Britain's fastest autumn marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia🇷🇸

Belgrade Marathon

The 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

Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands🇳🇱

Enschede Marathon

The Enschede Marathon is the Netherlands' oldest marathon, drawing about 4,500 finishers each April through the eastern city near the German border. The flat course passes the University of Twente campus and the city centre on wide Dutch roads. April spring weather and dead-flat terrain make it a fast eastern Netherlands marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan🇯🇵

Kasumigaura Marathon

The 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

Manchester, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Manchester Marathon

The 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

Qingdao, Shandong, China🇨🇳

Qingdao Marathon

The 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

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain🇪🇸

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

The 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, 18 April 2027

Vienna, Vienna, Austria🇦🇹

Vienna City Marathon

The 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

Boston, Massachusetts, United States🇺🇸World Marathon Major

Boston Marathon

The 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

Louisville, Kentucky, United States🇺🇸

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each April through Louisville in the lead-up to the famous horse race. The course passes Churchill Downs, the Ohio River waterfront, and the Cherokee Park loop on rolling Kentucky terrain. April's Derby-season atmosphere and the mini-marathon tradition make it one of America's most festive spring marathons.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

Nashville, Tennessee, United States🇺🇸

Nashville Marathon

The Nashville Marathon draws approximately 3,800 finishers on an urban road in Nashville, United States. The course starts and finishes at Nissan Stadium. The route passes Broadway, Music Row, and Belle Meade Boulevard. Hilly with a long climb on Belle Meade in the second half.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Rock n Roll Raleigh Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April through North Carolina's capital and Research Triangle hub. The course passes the North Carolina State Capitol, NC State University, and the Oak City greenways on rolling Piedmont terrain with live music stages. April's Carolina spring and the vibrant downtown finish make it a popular Southeast marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium🇧🇪

Antwerp Marathon

The Antwerp Marathon (part of the Antwerp 10 Miles & Marathon weekend) draws about 4,000 marathon finishers through Belgium's fashion and diamond capital. The course passes the Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt, and the Scheldt riverfront on flat Flemish terrain. April race day in Antwerp combines historic city centre scenery with a fast, low-elevation profile.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Aomori, Aomori, Japan🇯🇵

Aomori Sakura Marathon

The Aomori Sakura Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April through northern Japan's cherry-blossom capital. The course passes Hirosaki Castle's cherry-blossom tunnels, the Aomori Bay Bridge, and the Hakkoda mountain foothills on flat Tsugaru plain roads. April's peak sakura season in Tohoku makes it one of Japan's most seasonally beautiful marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Namur, Namur, Belgium🇧🇪

Baloise Namur Marathon

The Baloise Namur Marathon draws about 2,800 finishers each October through the capital of Wallonia at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers. The course passes the Citadel of Namur, the historic centre, and the Ardennes foothills. October autumn weather and rolling Meuse valley terrain characterise this francophone Belgian marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Big Sur, California, United States🇺🇸

Big Sur International Marathon

The Big Sur International Marathon is widely regarded as America's most beautiful marathon, drawing about 4,500 runners each April on a point-to-point along California's Highway 1. The course passes the iconic Bixby Bridge at mile 13, McWay Falls viewpoints, and the rugged Big Sur coastline. It is not a personal-best course — the hills and cliffside scenery are the reward.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany🇩🇪

Bonn Marathon

The Bonn Marathon attracts approximately 1,200 finishers each April through the former West German capital on the Rhine. The course passes Beethoven's birthplace, the Post Tower, and the Rhine meadows (Rheinaue) on flat Bonn terrain. April's Rhine spring and the Beethovenstadt cultural heritage make it a charming Rhineland marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany🇩🇪

Düsseldorf Marathon

The Düsseldorf Marathon attracts about 5,000 finishers each April on a flat Rhine riverfront loop through the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. The course passes the Rheinturm TV tower, Königsallee shopping boulevard, and MedienHafen harbour district. Düsseldorf's spring marathon is a fast, scenic tour of one of Germany's most prosperous cities.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany🇩🇪

Essen Marathon

The Essen Marathon (Westenergie Marathon) draws approximately 1,200 finishers each April through the Ruhrgebiet's former coal and steel capital now transformed into a cultural city. The course passes the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex — a UNESCO World Heritage site — Baldeneysee lake, and the Grugapark on flat Ruhr valley terrain. April's Ruhr spring makes it a symbol of Germany's industrial reinvention.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Eugene, Oregon, United States🇺🇸

Eugene Marathon

The Eugene Marathon draws about 4,500 finishers each April in Track Town USA, finishing at the historic Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus. The course passes Pre's Trail, the Willamette River, and the city's running-obsessed neighbourhoods. April spring weather and the Hayward Field finish make it a pilgrimage for American running fans.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France🇫🇷

Grenoble Marathon

The Grenoble Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April through the Alpine capital at the confluence of the Isère and Drac rivers. The course passes the Bastille fortress cable-car, the Paul Mistral park, and the Olympic legacy venues from the 1968 Winter Games. April's alpine spring and flat valley-floor terrain make it one of France's most mountain-framed city marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany🇩🇪

Hamburg Marathon

The 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

Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Hannover Marathon

The Hannover Marathon hosts about 6,000 finishers each April on one of Germany's flattest courses through the capital of Lower Saxony. The loop passes the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), Maschsee lake, and Herrenhausen Gardens on wide boulevards. Hannover's flat terrain and spring race date attract runners seeking fast times in northern Germany.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany🇩🇪

Heidelberg Marathon

The Heidelberg Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each April through Germany's most romantic university town on the Neckar River. The course passes Heidelberg Castle on its forested hilltop, the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), and the Philosopher's Walk with views of the red-roofed Altstadt. April's Neckar valley spring and the fairy-tale scenery make it one of Germany's most picturesque marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria🇦🇹

Innsbruck Marathon

The Innsbruck Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each April through the Tyrolean capital surrounded by the Nordkette mountain range. The course passes the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), the Inn River, and the Bergisel ski-jump hill on flat valley-floor terrain with alpine panorama views. April's alpine spring and the dramatic mountain backdrop make it Austria's most scenic city marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Jinan, Shandong, China🇨🇳

Jinan Marathon

The 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

Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine🇺🇦

Kyiv Marathon

The 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

Riva del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol, Italy🇮🇹

Lake Garda Marathon

The Lake Garda Marathon attracts approximately 1,800 finishers each April along Italy's largest lake beneath the Dolomite foothills. The course passes Riva del Garda's medieval harbour, the lemon groves of Limone, and the lakeside SS45bis road with alpine panorama views. April's spring weather on the Riviera of the Alps makes it one of Italy's most scenic lake marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Leipzig Marathon

The Leipzig Marathon draws about 7,500 finishers each April through the city of Bach and the peaceful revolution of 1989. The course passes the Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Monument), the Thomaskirche, and the Clara-Zetkin Park on flat Saxon terrain. April spring weather and a fast profile make it one of eastern Germany's largest marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

London, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧World Marathon Major

London Marathon

The 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: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Padova, Veneto, Italy🇮🇹

Maratona di Padova

The Maratona di Padova attracts approximately 2,000 finishers each April through the university city of Galileo and St. Anthony. The course passes the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Prato della Valle — one of Europe's largest squares — and the Brenta River on flat Veneto terrain. April's Veneto spring and the ancient academic atmosphere make it a charming northern Italian marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Montpellier, Occitanie, France🇫🇷

Montpellier Marathon

The Montpellier Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each April through the vibrant university city on France's Mediterranean coast. The course passes the Place de la Comédie, the Antigone district, and the Lez River parklands on flat Languedoc terrain. April's Mediterranean spring and the youthful student-city energy make it southern France's most dynamic marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Naples, Campania, Italy🇮🇹

Naples Marathon

The Naples Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on an urban road in Naples, Italy. The course starts and finishes at Piazza del Plebiscito. Mostly flat along the waterfront.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States🇺🇸

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon honours the 168 victims of the 1995 Murrah Building bombing, drawing approximately 1,951 finishers each April. The course passes the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Bricktown district, and the Oklahoma River trails on flat prairie terrain. April's Oklahoma spring and the race's powerful remembrance mission make it one of America's most meaningful marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany🇩🇪

Potsdam Marathon

The Potsdam Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April through the Prussian royal city of palaces and gardens. The course passes Sanssouci Palace, the Dutch Quarter, and the Havel River lakes on flat Brandenburg terrain. April's Brandenburg spring and the UNESCO palace gardens make it one of eastern Germany's most scenic marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Turin, Piedmont, Italy🇮🇹

Torino City Marathon

The Torino City Marathon draws about 5,000 runners each April through Turin's baroque boulevards and the Po River parklands. The course passes the Mole Antonelliana, Piazza Castello, and the Lingotto district with views of the Alps on clear days. April spring weather and flat Po valley terrain make it Piedmont's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027