Marathons in March 2026: Dates & Courses

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

Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany🇩🇪

Bienwald-Marathon

The Bienwald-Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each March on a forest road in Kandel, Germany. It is a favored German spring race for runners chasing even splits on flat terrain. The route passes quiet Palatinate roads and long sheltered sections beside the Bienwald woodland. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Otsu, Shiga, Japan🇯🇵

Biwako Marathon

The Biwako Marathon is one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious marathons, drawing approximately 5,367 finishers each March around Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The course follows Japan's largest lake with views of the Hira mountains and the Otsu waterfront. March's cool Kansai spring and flat lakeside paths make it a favourite tune-up before the Tokyo Marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy🇮🇹

Bologna Marathon

The Bologna Marathon attracts about 5,500 runners each March through Italy's gastronomic capital. The course passes the Two Towers (Due Torri), Piazza Maggiore, and the portico-lined streets that make Bologna famous. March mild weather and flat Emilia-Romagna terrain create ideal conditions for a spring marathon in northern Italy.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Chongqing, Chongqing, China🇨🇳

Chongqing Marathon

The Chongqing Marathon draws approximately 25k runners each March through China's mountain megacity where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. The course crosses river bridges, passes the Chaotianmen confluence, and climbs the city's famous terraced hillsides with skyline views of the '8D magic city.' March mist, humid river air, and rolling bridge-and-tunnel terrain make it one of China's most visually dramatic urban marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam🇻🇳

Danang International Marathon

The Danang International Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Da Nang, Vietnam. Oceanfront views and modern bridges define the race more than dense historic scenery. The route passes My Khe Beach, Han River bridges, and long coastal avenues backed by sea and mountains. My Khe Beach, Han River bridges, and long coastal avenues backed by sea and mountains define March's race more than dense historic scenery.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Fukui, Fukui, Japan🇯🇵

Fukui Sakura Marathon

The Fukui Sakura Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each March on an urban road in Fukui, Japan. The event was launched to showcase Fukui during cherry-blossom time and immediately drew a large field. The course passes castle ruins, river sections, and streets that line up with the city's sakura season. Castle ruins, river sections, and sakura-lined March streets showcase Fukui during cherry-blossom season on a course that stays largely level.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel🇮🇱

Jerusalem Marathon

The Jerusalem Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers each March on a historic urban road in Jerusalem, Israel. The race is defined as much by terrain as by history because Jerusalem never really runs flat. The route passes the Knesset, Old City walls, and hilltop neighborhoods with constant elevation change. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan🇯🇵

Kagoshima Marathon

The Kagoshima Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each March on a scenic bay road in Kagoshima, Japan. Running with the active volcano Sakurajima in sight makes the course instantly recognizable. The course passes Sakurajima views, Kinko Bay roads, and palm-lined city boulevards in the southern port city. Sakurajima views, Kinko Bay roads, and palm-lined boulevards keep the active volcano in sight across a scenic southern-port course with subtle rises.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States🇺🇸

Little Rock Marathon

The Little Rock Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each March on an urban road in Little Rock, United States. Its oversized finisher medal is one of the race's signature traditions. The route passes the Arkansas State Capitol, the Clinton Presidential Center area, and the Arkansas River corridor. Between the Arkansas State Capitol, the Clinton Presidential Center area, and the river corridor, steady Arkansas rollers shape a true pacing race.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Sainte-Maxime, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France🇫🇷

Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez

The Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Sainte-Maxime, France. It links several Riviera towns in one point-to-point marathon and is organized collectively by the twelve communes of the gulf. The route passes Mediterranean shoreline roads, vineyard-backed hills, and multiple resorts around the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Mediterranean shoreline roads and vineyard-backed hills link twelve Riviera communes on a point-to-point course with repeated resort-town climbs.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy🇮🇹

Maratona di Ferrara

The Maratona di Ferrara draws approximately 1,500 finishers each March on a historic city road in Ferrara, Italy. Ferrara's flat terrain makes it a logical PR candidate within historic northern Italy. The route passes Renaissance walls, broad flat streets, and roads across the Po plain. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Myrtle Beach Marathon

The Myrtle Beach Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Myrtle Beach, United States. Its broad roads and beach-town atmosphere make it one of the easier early-season U.S. marathons for steady pacing. The course passes Ocean Boulevard, beachfront neighborhoods, and long flat stretches near the Atlantic shoreline. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Calistoga, California, United States🇺🇸

Napa Valley Marathon

The Napa Valley Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each March on a point-to-point road in Calistoga, United States. It is one of the most famous wine-country marathons in the world and stays intentionally low-key despite strong demand. The course passes vineyards, winery estates, and quiet Silverado Trail miles backed by low hills. Vineyards, winery estates, and quiet Silverado Trail miles backed by low hills make March's point-to-point race one of the world's most famous wine-country marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Oakland, California, United States🇺🇸

Oakland Marathon

The Oakland Marathon draws approximately 1,700 finishers each March on an urban road in Oakland, United States. Its course showcases Oakland's different districts more fully than most Bay Area races do. The route passes Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, and eclectic East Bay neighborhoods with bay-side views. Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, and eclectic East Bay neighborhoods roll with bay-side views across a course that showcases Oakland's districts.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Saga, Saga, Japan🇯🇵

Saga Sakura Marathon

The Saga Sakura Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each March on an urban and rural road in Saga, Japan. The combination of pancake-flat terrain and blossom timing defines the event's character. The course passes flat farm-country roads, creek networks, and cherry-tree sections around the city outskirts. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea🇰🇷

Seoul International Marathon

The Seoul International Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 20k finishers on an urban road in Seoul, South Korea. The course starts and finishes at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The route passes City Hall, the Han River, Gangnam, and Jamsil. Mostly flat with gentle rises on Han River bridge crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan🇯🇵

Shizuoka Marathon

The Shizuoka Marathon attracts approximately 7,987 finishers each March through the green-tea capital of Japan with views of Mount Fuji on clear days. The course passes the Abe River, Shizuoka Station, and the Miho no Matsubara pine grove near Suruga Bay. March's early spring weather and flat coastal-plain terrain make it a popular pre-Tokyo-Marathon tune-up.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

The Woodlands, Texas, United States🇺🇸

The Woodlands Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each March on a suburban road in The Woodlands, United States. It is Texas's most prominent spring BQ-focused marathon outside the major-city winter races. The course passes waterway corridors, pine-lined residential boulevards, and packed spectator zones in the town center. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan🇯🇵

Tokushima Marathon

The Tokushima Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each March on a river road in Tokushima, Japan. Its levee-road profile makes it one of Japan's steadier pacing courses. The course passes Shinmachi River areas, wide embankment roads, and open views toward the surrounding low mountains. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan🇯🇵World Marathon Major

Tokyo Marathon

The Tokyo Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, drawing over 38,000 runners through the heart of Japan's capital. The course showcases iconic landmarks including the Tokyo Station, Imperial Palace, and Ginza district before finishing near Tokyo Station. Known for exceptional organisation and enthusiastic crowd support, it is a bucket-list race for international runners.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Wuhu, Anhui, China🇨🇳

Wuhu Marathon

The Wuhu Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each March on a riverside urban road in Wuhu, China. The wide river setting gives the course a more open visual feel than many inland city events. The course passes the Yangtze riverside, lakeside parks, and university-area roads in southern Anhui. The Yangtze riverside, lakeside parks, and university-area roads in southern Anhui give March's race a wide, open feel with only subtle grade changes.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Yangzhou Marathon

The Yangzhou Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each March on a historic urban road in Yangzhou, China. Yangzhou is better known globally for its famous half marathon, which makes the full marathon a more niche discovery. The route passes Slender West Lake approaches, canal-city roads, and low-elevation boulevards. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan🇯🇵

Yokohama Marathon

The Yokohama Marathon is a spring city race that attracts approximately 22k finishers through Japan's second-largest port. The course links Minato Mirai's waterfront towers, the historic Red Brick Warehouse district, and Yamashita Park with views across Tokyo Bay. Yokohama's flat coastal terrain and March race date make it a popular early-season marathon for Japanese runners and international visitors exploring the Kanto region.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan🇯🇵

Nagoya Women's Marathon

The Nagoya Women's Marathon is the world's largest women-only marathon, with nearly 20,000 female finishers each March. Every finisher receives a Tiffany & Co. pendant at the finish — a tradition that has made Nagoya a bucket-list race for women worldwide. The flat urban course runs through central Nagoya past Nagoya Castle and the Sakae district, and the race weekend atmosphere centres entirely on celebrating women's running.

Next race: Sunday, 14 March 2027

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States🇺🇸

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a beloved Virginia Beach tradition, drawing approximately 4,200 finishers each March along the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk. The out-and-back course follows the Virginia Beach oceanfront past the Neptune statue, the Fishing Pier, and the resort strip with flat coastal pavement throughout. March's cool Atlantic coast weather and post-race Shamrock party make it a classic East Coast spring marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 20 March 2027

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain🇪🇸

Barcelona Marathon

The Barcelona Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 13k finishers on an urban road in Barcelona, Spain. The course starts and finishes at Plaça d'Espanya. The route passes Sagrada Família, Camp Nou, the Arc de Triomf, and the beachfront. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on diagonal crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 21 March 2027

Los Angeles, California, United States🇺🇸

Los Angeles Marathon

The Los Angeles Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 23k finishers on an urban road in Los Angeles, United States. The course starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes at the Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Net downhill overall, though with rolling sections through Hollywood.

Next race: Sunday, 21 March 2027

Rome, Lazio, Italy🇮🇹

Rome Marathon

The Rome Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 20k finishers on a historic urban road in Rome, Italy. The course starts and finishes at the Colosseum. The route passes the Circus Maximus, St Peter's Square, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, and the Via dei Fori Imperiali. Hilly with cobblestone sections through the historic centre and climbs around the Vatican and Aventine Hill.

Next race: Sunday, 21 March 2027

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Suzhou Marathon

The Suzhou Marathon brings approximately 20k runners each March through the classical garden city of Jiangsu. The course passes Jinji Lake, the Suzhou Industrial Park CBD, and the ancient canal district with views of the iconic Suzhou Museum and Tiger Hill. March's mild Jiangnan spring and flat terrain make it a popular race in one of China's most beautiful cities.

Next race: Sunday, 21 March 2027

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States🇺🇸

Rock n Roll Washington DC Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Marathon draws approximately 5,476 finishers each March through the US capital's monument-lined streets. The course passes the US Capitol, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Georgetown waterfront with live music stages along the route. March cherry-blossom season makes it one of America's most scenic capital-city marathons.

Next race: Saturday, 27 March 2027

Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium🇧🇪

Gent Marathon

The Gent Marathon (Ghent Marathon) draws about 4,500 finishers each October through Flanders' medieval university city. The course passes the Gravensteen castle, the Graslei waterfront, and the Saint Bavo's Cathedral on flat Scheldt valley terrain. October autumn weather and cobblestone-free main roads make it Belgium's charming eastern marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Incheon, Incheon, South Korea🇰🇷

Incheon Marathon

The Incheon Marathon attracts approximately 12k finishers each March through the port city west of Seoul. The course passes Songdo International Business District, Incheon Bridge, and the Wolmido waterfront with views across the Yellow Sea. March's mild Korean spring and flat reclaimed-land terrain make it a fast early-season race in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan🇯🇵

Itabashi City Marathon

The Itabashi City Marathon hosts about 14,000 runners each March in a northern Tokyo ward known for its residential neighbourhoods and Arakawa River parklands. The course is a flat urban loop through Itabashi and neighbouring wards, offering a local-community marathon experience within the Tokyo metropolitan area without the congestion of central Tokyo races.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa🇿🇦

Johannesburg Marathon

The Johannesburg Marathon draws approximately 9,500 finishers on an urban road in Johannesburg, South Africa. The course starts and finishes in the city centre. The route passes through northern suburbs and along major arterial roads at altitude (1,750 m). Mostly flat with gentle undulations; thin air is the main challenge.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands🇳🇱

Leiden Marathon

The Leiden Marathon draws about 3,500 finishers each March through the Netherlands' historic university city. The course passes the Pieterskerk, the canals where the Pilgrims once lived, and the Hortus Botanicus on flat Dutch roads. March spring weather and Rembrandt-city scenery make it a charming regional marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Valletta, Port Region, Malta🇲🇹

Malta Marathon

The Malta Marathon is the Mediterranean island's flagship running event, drawing about 2,500 finishers each March on a course linking Valletta, Sliema, and the coast. Runners experience sea views, historic fortifications, and Malta's compact island terrain with rolling coastal roads. March mild Mediterranean weather makes it a popular early-spring destination race.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China🇨🇳

Ningbo Marathon

The Ningbo Marathon draws approximately 15k runners each March through Zhejiang's ancient port city on the East China Sea. The course passes Tianyi Pavilion — China's oldest private library — the Old Bund waterfront, and the Hangzhou Bay bridge approach area on a flat coastal loop. March's mild Zhejiang spring showcases Ningbo's maritime trading heritage.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Wuxi, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Wuxi Marathon

The Wuxi Marathon draws approximately 18k finishers each March along Taihu Lake (Lake Tai) — China's third-largest freshwater lake. The course follows the lakeside embankment past Lingshan Grand Buddha views, the Wuxi CBD, and the scenic Meiliang Lake causeway. March cherry blossoms and Taihu's open water horizons make it one of the Yangtze Delta's most scenic spring marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027