CincinnatiOhioUnited StatesFlying Pig MarathonThe Flying Pig Marathon is Cincinnati's beloved spring race, drawing about 10,000 finishers through the city's seven hills and across the Ohio River. Named for Cincinnati's pork-industry heritage, the Pig features enthusiastic local crowds, a tour of downtown, Eden Park, and the riverfront, and a finish festival at Sawyer Point. May weather and rolling terrain make it a challenging but festive Midwest marathon.Next race: Saturday, 1 May 2027
ChangchunJilinChinaChangchun MarathonThe Changchun Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers each May on an urban road in Changchun, China. Wide streets and a cool-climate spring slot give it a distinctly northern-China feel. The course passes broad northeastern boulevards, parks, and the former auto-capital districts. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
YinchuanNingxiaChinaYinchuan MarathonThe Yinchuan Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each May on an urban and riverside road in Yinchuan, China. Dry air and altitude define the race more than elevation changes do. The route passes canals, Helan Mountain views, and wide roads across the Ningxia plain. Thin air at altitude is the main pacing challenge despite a flat layout.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
PragueCzech RepublicPrague MarathonThe Prague Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 11k finishers on a historic urban road in Prague, Czech Republic. The course starts and finishes on Old Town Square. The route crosses the Charles Bridge twice, passing Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square, and the Vltava embankment. Very flat along the river; cobblestones on Charles Bridge and in the Old Town.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
KurobeToyamaJapanCarter Memorial Kurobe Meisui MarathonThe Carter Memorial Kurobe Meisui Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each May on a scenic coastal and rural road in Kurobe, Japan. Named for Jimmy Carter, it is famous in Japan for exceptionally pure mountain-water aid stations. The route passes snowmelt-fed river sections, Toyama Bay views, and roads backed by the Northern Alps. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
HohhotInner MongoliaChinaHohhot MarathonThe Hohhot Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each May on an urban road in Hohhot, China. Altitude and dry air matter more here than hills do. The course passes Mongolian-style civic spaces, wide avenues, and open skies on the Inner Mongolian plateau. Thin air at altitude is the main pacing challenge despite a flat layout.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
WeifangShandongChinaWeifang MarathonThe Weifang Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each May on an urban road in Weifang, China. Weifang's identity as China's kite capital gives the race a distinctive local brand. The course passes kite-city landmarks, parks, and flat roads on the Shandong plain. The course is very flat throughout.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
SantiagoChileSantiago MarathonThe Santiago Marathon draws approximately 8,500 finishers on an urban road in Santiago, Chile. The course starts and finishes at the Plaza de la Constitución. The route passes the Costanera Center, Providencia, and the Mapocho riverfront. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
BremenBremenGermanyBremen MarathonThe Bremen Marathon attracts about 6,000 finishers each April through the Hanseatic city of the Town Musicians. The course passes the Roland statue, the Schnoor quarter, and the Weser River on flat north German terrain. April spring weather and the Weserstadion finish make it a popular northern Germany marathon.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
UtrechtUtrechtNetherlandsUtrecht MarathonThe Utrecht Marathon attracts about 6,000 finishers each May through the Netherlands' fourth-largest city. The course passes the Dom Tower, the Oudegracht canal, and the Jaarbeurs area on flat Dutch terrain. May spring weather and a central historic-city route make it a popular Dutch marathon.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
ChesterEnglandUnited KingdomChester MarathonThe Chester Marathon attracts about 5,000 finishers each October through England's Roman walled city. The course passes the Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Dee River on flat Cheshire terrain. October autumn weather and the historic Roman-heritage setting make it one of northwest England's most popular marathons.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
PittsburghPennsylvaniaUnited StatesPittsburgh MarathonThe Pittsburgh Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers on an urban road in Pittsburgh, United States. The course starts and finishes at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The route crosses the city's three rivers via multiple bridges, passing PNC Park and Mount Washington. Hilly with repeated bridge climbs throughout.Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
HelsinkiUusimaaFinlandHelsinki MarathonThe Helsinki Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Helsinki, Finland. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route passes Senate Square, Suomenlinna ferry views, and the waterfront boulevard. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.Next race: Saturday, 8 May 2027
DalianLiaoningChinaDalian MarathonThe Dalian Marathon brings approximately 30k finishers each May to the Liaodong Peninsula's most cosmopolitan port. The coastal loop passes Xinghai Square — one of Asia's largest city squares — the Dalian waterfront, and forested coastal roads with Yellow Sea views. May's mild Liaoning spring and fresh sea breezes make it one of northeast China's most popular marathons.Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027
CopenhagenDenmarkCopenhagen MarathonThe Copenhagen Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Copenhagen, Denmark. The course starts and finishes at Islands Brygge. The route passes the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, and Frederiksberg. Very flat with only minor bridge gradients over canals.Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027
GenevaSwitzerlandGeneva MarathonThe Geneva Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Geneva, Switzerland. The course starts and finishes at Plaine de Plainpalais. The route follows the Lake Geneva shore through Versoix and back. Mostly flat along the waterfront with Alpine views.Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027
SalzburgAustriaSalzburg MarathonThe Salzburg Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each May through Mozart's birthplace. The course passes Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Salzach River, and the baroque old town with alpine peaks as backdrop. May spring weather in the Salzach valley creates a culturally rich Austrian marathon experience.Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027
LimaPeruLima MarathonThe Lima Marathon draws approximately 9,000 finishers on an urban road in Lima, Peru. The course starts and finishes at the Plaza de Armas in the historic centre. Mostly flat along the clifftop roads with ocean views.Next race: Sunday, 16 May 2027
RigaLatviaRimi Riga MarathonThe Rimi Riga Marathon is the largest marathon in the Baltic states, drawing about 9,000 finishers each May through Latvia's capital. The course passes the Freedom Monument, the Daugava River, and Art Nouveau boulevards on flat Riga terrain. May spring weather and a lively finish in the old town make it a regional highlight.Next race: Sunday, 16 May 2027
LanzhouGansuChinaLanzhou MarathonThe Lanzhou Marathon is one of China's largest road races, drawing approximately 40k finishers along the Yellow River through Gansu's highland capital. Runners follow the riverside promenade past the Zhongshan Bridge, White Pagoda Mountain, and the iron bridge that symbolises Lanzhou's Silk Road heritage. The June race date and roughly 1,500 m elevation make it a distinctive western-China marathon where thin air and Yellow River views define the experience.Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027
KigaliRwandaKigali International Peace MarathonThe Kigali International Peace Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each May through Rwanda's hilltop capital at roughly 1,500 m altitude. The course passes the Kigali Convention Centre, the Kigali Genocide Memorial approach, and the city's terraced hillside roads with views across the 'land of a thousand hills.' May's mild highland dry season makes it East Africa's most significant peace-themed marathon.Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027
StockholmStockholm CountySwedenStockholm MarathonThe Stockholm Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Stockholm, Sweden. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route crosses several islands via bridges, passing the Royal Palace, City Hall, and Djurgården. Very flat with short climbs on bridge approaches.Next race: Saturday, 29 May 2027
World Marathon MajorCape TownWestern CapeSouth AfricaCape Town MarathonThe Cape Town Marathon is Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major, joining the series in 2027 as the eighth race. The scenic course starts and finishes at DHL Stadium with views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic coastline. With rolling terrain and around 205 metres of total climbing, it is the only AIMS Gold Label marathon on the continent and a landmark race for runners worldwide.Next race: Sunday, 30 May 2027
EdinburghScotlandUnited KingdomEdinburgh MarathonThe Edinburgh Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 30k finishers on an urban road in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The course starts in Edinburgh and finishes in Musselburgh on the coast — point-to-point. Hilly only in the first few miles leaving Edinburgh.Next race: Sunday, 30 May 2027
