HarbinHeilongjiangChinaHarbin MarathonThe Harbin Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers each August on a riverside urban road in Harbin, China. Summer racing in Harbin is milder than in many Chinese cities because of its far-northern latitude. The course passes Songhua River sections, Stalin Park, and Russian-influenced city architecture. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
MooloolabaQueenslandAustraliaSunshine Coast MarathonThe Sunshine Coast Marathon at Mooloolaba draws about 8,000 finishers each August on a fast, flat coastal course along Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The route follows the Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba Beach esplanade with Pacific Ocean views. August dry winter weather and a flat beachfront profile make it one of Australia's fastest marathons.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
ChuxiongYunnanChinaChuxiong MarathonThe Chuxiong Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Chuxiong, China. Its minority-culture setting makes it feel different from eastern Chinese city marathons. The course passes Yi cultural landmarks, plateau-city roads, and avenues framed by Yunnan hills. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
HyderabadTelanganaIndiaHyderabad MarathonThe Hyderabad Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each August on an urban road in Hyderabad, India. Its hilly profile makes it one of India's more demanding big-city marathons. The course passes HITEC City corridors, lake-adjacent stretches, and rolling roads through the Deccan metropolis. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
GianyarIndonesiaMaybank MarathonThe Maybank Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each August on a scenic coastal road in Gianyar, Indonesia. It is Bali's largest road-running festival, staged at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar. The route passes Gianyar regency roads and the Bali United Training Center complex east of Denpasar. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
AsuncionParaguayMaraton de AsuncionThe Maraton de Asuncion draws approximately 2,000 finishers each August on an urban road in Asuncion, Paraguay. It is Paraguay's headline international road marathon. The route passes river-city roads, civic avenues, and neighborhoods on the Paraguayan capital's ridgeline. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
Santa RosaCaliforniaUnited StatesSanta Rosa MarathonThe Santa Rosa Marathon draws approximately 1,600 finishers each August on a wine-country road in Santa Rosa, United States. Its summer date works because the race begins early before Sonoma County heat builds. The route passes vineyard-lined roads, rural bike paths, and shaded stretches along Santa Rosa Creek. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
KlagenfurtAustriaKarnten Lauft MarathonThe Karnten Lauft Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each August on a lake road in Klagenfurt, Austria. Summer lake scenery makes it more of a holiday marathon than a city-center one. The route passes lake roads, resort areas, and scenic sections around one of Austria's best-known summer lakes. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
TamperePirkanmaaFinlandTampere MarathonThe Tampere Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each August on an urban road in Tampere, Finland. The dual-lake industrial heritage of Tampere gives the course a distinctive setting. The route passes the Tammerkoski rapids, lake-city roads, and wide Finnish boulevards. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
AnchorageAlaskaUnited StatesHumpy's MarathonThe Humpy's Marathon draws approximately 232 finishers each August on an urban road in Anchorage, United States. Anchorage RunFest's full marathon is the second-largest marathon field in Alaska, pairing a competitive road course with a downtown festival atmosphere. The course tours Anchorage neighborhoods, coastal connectors, and city parks on the RunFest marathon loop. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
LivingstonMontanaUnited StatesWicked Fast (MT) MarathonThe Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon draws approximately 154 finishers each August on a point-to-point road in Livingston, United States. Montana's fastest net-downhill marathon drops 1,200 feet through Paradise Valley on a USATF-certified Boston qualifier. The net-downhill course glides through Paradise Valley roads with Yellowstone Country river views. The route is net downhill overall.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
JuneauAlaskaUnited StatesJuneau MarathonThe Juneau Marathon draws approximately 75 finishers each August on a scenic coastal road in Juneau, United States. Southeast Alaska's signature road marathon offers a compact but scenic certified course through Alaska's capital city. The route follows coastal roads and rainforest-lined streets with views of Gastineau Channel and Juneau's harbor district. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
Green RiverWyomingUnited StatesRun with the Horses MarathonThe Run with the Horses Marathon draws approximately 57 finishers each August on a scenic road in Green River, United States. Green River's Run with the Horses Marathon serves southwestern Wyoming on a rolling high-desert course. The course tours Green River neighborhoods and high-desert plateau roads. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
CokevilleWyomingUnited StatesBear Lake Wyoming MarathonThe Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon draws approximately 41 finishers each August on a scenic road in Cokeville, United States. The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon serves runners on the scenic Wyoming side of Bear Lake each August. The course tours Bear Lake basin roads with mountain and lake-country scenery on the Wyoming–Idaho border. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027
ReykjavikIcelandReykjavik MarathonThe Reykjavik Marathon draws approximately 7,000 finishers on an urban road in Reykjavik, Iceland. The course starts and finishes at Lækjartorg in the city centre. Mostly flat with ocean breezes; half-marathon and full share the same start.Next race: Saturday, 21 August 2027
SapporoHokkaidoJapanHokkaido MarathonThe Hokkaido Marathon is northern Japan's largest marathon, drawing approximately 12k finishers each August through Sapporo. The course passes Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower, and the Toyohira River on wide Hokkaido boulevards with views toward the Ishikari plain. August's mild Sapporo summer — far cooler than mainland Japan — makes it a popular escape race.Next race: Sunday, 22 August 2027
EdmontonAlbertaCanadaEdmonton MarathonThe Edmonton Marathon draws approximately 3,200 finishers on an urban road in Edmonton, Canada. The course starts and finishes at the Alberta Legislature. The route follows the North Saskatchewan River valley trails. Mostly flat along the river, with gentle undulations.Next race: Sunday, 22 August 2027
UlundiKwaZulu-NatalSouth AfricaElands MarathonThe Elands Marathon is one of South Africa's oldest and most traditional marathons, drawing about 2,500 runners each August on a rural point-to-point through KwaZulu-Natal's green hills. The course runs between Eshowe and Empangeni (or the reverse in alternating years) on country roads through Zululand. August winter dryness and rolling rural terrain make it a classic among South African club runners.Next race: Saturday, 28 August 2027
World Marathon MajorSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaSydney MarathonThe Sydney Marathon offers one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge with views of the Opera House and harbour. As the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major, Sydney combines iconic landmarks with a challenging but rewarding course through Australia's largest city.Next race: Sunday, 29 August 2027
Mexico CityMexicoMexico City MarathonThe Mexico City Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 11k finishers on an urban road in Mexico City, Mexico. The course starts and finishes at the Zócalo. The route passes Chapultepec Park, Paseo de la Reforma, and the Angel of Independence. Mostly flat at high altitude (2,200 m), with gentle undulations on Reforma.Next race: Sunday, 29 August 2027
