World Marathon MajorTokyoTokyoJapanTokyo MarathonThe 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
ChongqingChongqingChinaChongqing MarathonThe 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
Los AngelesCaliforniaUnited StatesLos Angeles MarathonThe 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, 7 March 2027
YokohamaKanagawaJapanYokohama MarathonThe 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
SeoulSeoulSouth KoreaSeoul International MarathonThe 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
FukuiFukuiJapanFukui Sakura MarathonThe 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. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027
KagoshimaKagoshimaJapanKagoshima MarathonThe 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. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027
TokushimaTokushimaJapanTokushima MarathonThe 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
WuhuAnhuiChinaWuhu MarathonThe 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. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027
SagaSagaJapanSaga Sakura MarathonThe 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
YangzhouJiangsuChinaYangzhou MarathonThe 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
ShizuokaShizuokaJapanShizuoka MarathonThe 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
BolognaEmilia-RomagnaItalyBologna MarathonThe 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
OtsuShigaJapanBiwako MarathonThe 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
RomeLazioItalyRome MarathonThe 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: Saturday, 13 March 2027
NagoyaAichiJapanNagoya Women's MarathonThe 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
BarcelonaCataloniaSpainBarcelona MarathonThe 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, 14 March 2027
Washington, D.C.District of ColumbiaUnited StatesRock n Roll Washington DC MarathonThe 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, 20 March 2027
SuzhouJiangsuChinaSuzhou MarathonThe 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
WuxiJiangsuChinaWuxi MarathonThe 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
NingboZhejiangChinaNingbo MarathonThe 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
TokyoTokyoJapanItabashi City MarathonThe 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
IncheonIncheonSouth KoreaIncheon MarathonThe 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
JohannesburgGautengSouth AfricaJohannesburg MarathonThe 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
