Marathons in October 2026: Dates & Courses

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

St. George, Utah, United States🇺🇸

St. George Marathon

The St. George Marathon is one of America's fastest marathons, drawing about 5,000 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point from Pine Valley to St. George, Utah. The course drops through striking red-rock desert scenery in southwestern Utah with cool October desert mornings. It is a premier Boston qualifier and destination race for speed-focused runners.

Next race: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States🇺🇸

Atlantic City Marathon

The Atlantic City Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each October on a boardwalk and coastal road in Atlantic City, United States. It is one of the oldest marathons in the United States and still leans into classic resort-city character. The course passes the boardwalk, marina districts, and long seaside stretches beside casinos and beaches. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Steinheim an der Murr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany🇩🇪

Bottwartal Marathon

The Bottwartal Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October on a valley road in Steinheim an der Murr, Germany. It is a classic community marathon weekend for southwestern Germany's club-running scene. The route passes vineyards, small towns, and rolling valley roads north of Stuttgart. Vineyards, small towns, and valley roads north of Stuttgart carry October's classic southwestern Germany community marathon weekend through rolling but largely runnable countryside.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium🇧🇪

Brussels Marathon

The Brussels Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 11k finishers on an urban road in Brussels, Belgium. The course starts and finishes at the Parc du Cinquantenaire. The route passes the Grand Place, Atomium, and the European Quarter. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States🇺🇸

Cape Cod Marathon

The Cape Cod Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Falmouth, United States. Its autumn timing captures Cape scenery after summer crowds fade. The route passes sea inlets, cranberry-country roads, and breezy sections with Buzzards Bay views. Sea inlets and cranberry-country roads climb with breezy Buzzards Bay views after summer crowds fade from this classic October Cape course.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Cardiff Marathon

The Cardiff Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at Cardiff Castle. The route passes Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Stadium, and Bute Park. Mostly flat with minor rises around the bay.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Chuxiong, Yunnan, China🇨🇳

Chuxiong Marathon

The 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. Yi cultural landmarks and plateau-city avenues climb gently beneath Yunnan hills, giving Chuxiong a hillier feel than eastern Chinese city marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany🇩🇪

Cologne Marathon

The Cologne Marathon (Generali Köln Marathon) attracts about 8,000 finishers each October on a fast loop through Germany's cathedral city. The course passes Cologne Cathedral, crosses the Rhine on the Deutzer Brücke, and finishes on the Rheinauhafen waterfront. October running weather and a flat profile make it one of Germany's premier autumn marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Gongju, South Chungcheong, South Korea🇰🇷

Gongju Baekje Marathon

The Gongju Baekje Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each October on a historic city road in Gongju, South Korea. The ancient-kingdom history gives the race a distinct cultural frame within Korean road running. The route passes Baekje-era heritage areas, river sections, and roads through the old capital. Baekje-era heritage areas and river sections climb through the old capital, where ancient-kingdom history frames every rolling stretch of road.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States🇺🇸

Grand Rapids Marathon

The Grand Rapids Marathon draws approximately 1,300 finishers each October on an urban road in Grand Rapids, United States. It is known regionally as a dependable Midwest BQ course. The course passes the Grand River, city parks, and long straight sections through neighborhoods built for even splits. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam🇻🇳

Hanoi International Marathon

The Hanoi International Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Hanoi, Vietnam. It has quickly become one of Vietnam's flagship full marathons in the north. The course passes West Lake approaches, broad boulevards, and modern sections of the capital. West Lake approaches, broad boulevards, and modern capital sections quickly made October's race one of Vietnam's flagship full marathons in the north.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan🇯🇵

Kanazawa Marathon

The Kanazawa Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 14k finishers each October on a historic urban road in Kanazawa, Japan. The race is especially known for blending modern boulevards with preserved samurai-era city scenery. The course passes Kenrokuen approaches, Kanazawa Castle Park, and traditional districts near the Asano and Sai rivers. Samurai-era districts and river crossings give way to steady climbs between Kenrokuen approaches and the castle park above downtown Kanazawa.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Kochi, Kerala, India🇮🇳

Kochi Marathon

The Kochi Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban and waterfront road in Kochi, India. The backwater setting makes it unlike inland Indian city marathons. The course passes backwater edges, port-city roads, and neighborhoods linked to Kerala's maritime capital. Backwater edges, port-city roads, and neighborhoods linked to Kerala's maritime capital make October's race unlike inland Indian city marathons on largely flat terrain.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Kosice, Kosice Region, Slovakia🇸🇰

Kosice Peace Marathon

The Košice Peace Marathon is the oldest marathon in Europe, first run in 1924. About 9,000 finishers each October run through Slovakia's second city on a historic course that has hosted world-class runners for a century. The flat urban loop and deep marathon tradition make Košice a pilgrimage for students of the sport.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia🇲🇾

Kuala Lumpur Marathon

The Kuala Lumpur Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers on an urban road in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The course starts and finishes at Merdeka Square. The route passes the Petronas Towers, KL Tower, and Lake Gardens. Mostly flat with short rises on highway ramps.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia🇲🇾

Kuching Marathon

The Kuching Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Kuching, Malaysia. It is one of the more established full marathons on the island of Borneo. The route passes the Sarawak River, waterfront areas, and broad roads through the Bornean capital. The Sarawak River, waterfront areas, and broad Bornean capital roads make October's race one of the more established full marathons on the island.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Linyi, Shandong, China🇨🇳

Linyi Marathon

The Linyi Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each October on an urban road in Linyi, China. Its riverfront urban planning gives the course a spacious feel. The route passes the Yi River, new riverside districts, and broad roads in one of Shandong's largest inland cities. The Yi River, new riverside districts, and broad Shandong boulevards give one of the province's largest inland cities a spacious, largely level layout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal🇵🇹

Lisbon Marathon

The Lisbon Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Lisbon, Portugal. The course starts at Praça do Comércio and finishes at the same square. The route crosses the 25 de Abril Bridge, passes Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, and returns along the Tagus. Hilly with a long climb on the 25 de Abril Bridge in the first half.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Long Beach, California, United States🇺🇸

Long Beach Marathon

The Long Beach Marathon draws about 4,000 finishers each October along the Southern California coast in Los Angeles County. The course passes the Queen Mary, the Shoreline Village marina, and the Long Beach waterfront on flat coastal terrain. October mild Pacific weather and a flat beachfront profile make it a popular autumn California marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France🇫🇷

Lyon Marathon

The Lyon Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Lyon, France. The course starts and finishes at Place Bellecour. The route crosses the Rhône and Saône rivers, passing Vieux Lyon and the Confluence district. Mostly flat with short bridge climbs.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany🇩🇪

Magdeburg Marathon

The Magdeburg Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban road in Magdeburg, Germany. Its flatness makes it one of Germany's more under-the-radar fast autumn marathons. The course passes Elbe-adjacent roads, parks, and broad former East German boulevards. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Portland, Oregon, United States🇺🇸

Maine Marathon

The Maine Marathon draws approximately 1,600 finishers each October on an urban and coastal road in Portland, United States. Its New England foliage timing is a major part of the event's appeal. The route passes Casco Bay inlets, wooded neighborhood roads, and harbor-facing sections near the peninsula. Casco Bay inlets and wooded neighborhood roads climb near the peninsula harbor, where New England foliage timing adds color to the October miles.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada🇨🇦

Marathon Beneva de Quebec

The Marathon Beneva de Quebec draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on a historic urban road in Quebec City, Canada. The walled-city backdrop gives it one of North America's strongest historic settings. The route passes the St. Lawrence, old-city fortifications, and broad roads above the river. The St. Lawrence, old-city fortifications, and broad roads above the river climb through one of North America's strongest historic marathon settings.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Vannes, Brittany, France🇫🇷

Marathon de Vannes

The Marathon de Vannes draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on a historic coastal road in Vannes, France. Brittany's maritime setting gives it a distinct Atlantic-French identity. The course passes harbor inlets, walled-town sections, and roads around the Gulf of Morbihan. Harbor inlets and walled-town sections roll around the Gulf of Morbihan, where Brittany's maritime setting gives the race a distinct Atlantic-French identity.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Mont-de-Marsan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France🇫🇷

Marathon des Landes

The Marathon des Landes draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban and rural road in Mont-de-Marsan, France. The Landes terrain keeps the race flatter and faster than many French marathons. The course passes pine-forest country, flat roads, and town sections in southwest France. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Cap-Ferret, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France🇫🇷

Marathon des Villages

The Marathon des Villages draws approximately 1,200 finishers each October on a coastal village road in Cap-Ferret, France. The village-to-village coastal feel is unlike larger French city marathons. The route passes oyster villages, pine forests, and low-lying roads around the Bassin d'Arcachon. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Llanberis, Wales, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Marathon Eryri

The Marathon Eryri draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on a mountain road in Llanberis, United Kingdom. It is one of the UK's iconic tough road marathons and rewards strength more than pace ambition. The course passes mountain lakes, steep Welsh road sections, and dramatic Snowdonia views almost throughout. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region, Chile🇨🇱

Maraton de Vina del Mar

The Maraton de Vina del Mar draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Vina del Mar, Chile. Its oceanfront route is the main attraction and keeps the race visually open from early on. The course passes the Pacific promenade, casino district, and coastal avenues linked with neighboring Valparaiso scenery. The Pacific promenade, casino district, and coastal avenues linked with Valparaiso scenery keep October's Chilean race visually open from the first kilometer.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States🇺🇸

Minneapolis Marathon

The Minneapolis Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Minneapolis, United States. The course starts and finishes on the Minneapolis riverfront. The route follows the Mississippi River trails and passes the Stone Arch Bridge and Minnehaha Falls. Mostly flat along the river.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Mito, Ibaraki, Japan🇯🇵

Mito Komon Marathon

The Mito Komon Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each October on an urban road in Mito, Japan. The race honors the famous Mito Komon figure and leans strongly into local history. The route passes Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads connected to the Tokugawa-era Mito heritage. Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads honor Tokugawa-era Mito heritage on a largely flat October course with strong local history.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Omachi, Nagano, Japan🇯🇵

Omachi Alps Marathon

The Omachi Alps Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October on a mountain basin road in Omachi, Japan. Snow-capped mountain backdrops are the race's defining visual feature on clear days. The course passes agricultural basin roads, spring-water areas, and constant views of the Northern Alps. Agricultural basin roads and spring-water areas climb beneath constant views of the Northern Alps on clear October days in Omachi.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Portland, Oregon, United States🇺🇸

Portland Marathon

The Portland Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers on an urban road in Portland, United States. The course starts and finishes at Waterfront Park. The route crosses the Willamette River, passes Powell's Books, and follows the Springwater Corridor. Mostly flat with minor bridge climbs.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan🇯🇵

Shimada Oigawa Marathon in Ryokucha-no-Miyako

The Shimada Oigawa Marathon in Ryokucha-no-Miyako draws approximately 7,000 finishers each October on a river road in Shimada, Japan. The tea-country setting and flat levee running make it a distinctive Shizuoka marathon. The course passes tea fields, wide levee roads, and long straight sections along the Oi River. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia🇲🇰

Skopje Marathon

The Skopje Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on an urban road in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is one of the Balkans' major international marathon weekends. The course passes the Vardar River, large city squares, and broad roads on the Macedonian plain. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria🇧🇬

Sofia Marathon

The Sofia Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Sofia, Bulgaria. Views toward Vitosha Mountain define the marathon's skyline. The route passes wide boulevards, landmark squares, and mountain-backed city roads beneath Vitosha. Wide boulevards, landmark squares, and mountain-backed city roads beneath Vitosha define October's Bulgarian capital marathon with skyline views and minimal climbing.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Tangshan, Hebei, China🇨🇳

Tangshan Marathon

The Tangshan Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each October on an urban road in Tangshan, China. The race is part of Tangshan's long civic rebuilding story after the 1976 earthquake. The course passes new-city boulevards, memorial spaces, and industrial-era redevelopment districts. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Tianjin, Tianjin, China🇨🇳

Tianjin Marathon

The Tianjin Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each October on an urban road in Tianjin, China. Its flat profile and dense urban scenery make it one of north China's better big-city marathon courses. The route passes the Hai River, European-style concession architecture, and modern business districts. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia🇹🇳

Tunis-Carthage COMAR Marathon

The Tunis-Carthage COMAR Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban road in Tunis, Tunisia. It is Tunisia's flagship road marathon and carries World Athletics and AIMS recognition. The route passes broad avenues, coastal-capital neighborhoods, and Mediterranean-influenced city sections. Broad avenues and coastal-capital neighborhoods carry October's World Athletics-recognized flagship Tunisian road marathon through Mediterranean-influenced city sections on a largely flat course.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Corning, New York, United States🇺🇸

Wineglass Marathon

The Wineglass Marathon attracts approximately 1,816 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point through New York's Finger Lakes wine country. The course descends from Bath to Corning along scenic country roads past vineyards, waterfalls, and autumn-coloured hardwood forests. October's peak foliage and the fast descent make it one of the Northeast's most popular destination marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China🇨🇳

Xi'an Marathon

The Xi'an Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 18k finishers each October on a historic urban road in Xi'an, China. It is one of the clearest examples of a Chinese marathon weaving imperial history into a modern mass race. The course passes the ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda district, and modern Qujiang avenues. The ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda district, and modern Qujiang avenues unfold on a fast imperial-history course with only minor elevation changes.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Yantai, Shandong, China🇨🇳

Yantai Marathon

The Yantai Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Yantai, China. Ocean scenery gives it a more open feel than many inland Chinese marathons. The route passes Yellow Sea shoreline sections, seaside parks, and harbor districts along the Shandong coast. Yellow Sea shoreline sections, seaside parks, and harbor districts along the Shandong coast keep the ocean in view on an open, largely flat October route.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Hartford, Connecticut, United States🇺🇸

Hartford Marathon

The Hartford Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October through Connecticut's capital on the Connecticut River. The course passes the State Capitol's gold dome, Bushnell Park, and the riverfront trails on flat New England terrain. October's crisp Connecticut autumn and the USATF-certified fast course make it New England's premier fall marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 10 October 2026

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States🇺🇸

Baystate Marathon

The Baystate Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier favourite, drawing about 1,700 finishers each October on a fast point-to-point from Lowell to Chelmsford through northeastern Massachusetts. The net-downhill course follows the Merrimack River valley with cool October New England weather. It is one of the fastest autumn marathons in the northeastern United States.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania🇷🇴

Bucharest Marathon

The Bucharest Marathon attracts about 9,000 finishers each October through Romania's capital. The course passes the Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square, and Herăstrău Park on wide Bucharest boulevards. October mild weather and a flat profile make it the largest marathon in Romania.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary🇭🇺

Budapest Marathon

The Budapest Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers on an urban road in Budapest, Hungary. The course starts and finishes on the Chain Bridge. The route crosses the Danube several times, passing Buda Castle, the Parliament, and Heroes' Square. Mostly flat with short climbs on bridge approaches.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Chicago, Illinois, United States🇺🇸World Marathon Major

Chicago Marathon

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon winds through 29 diverse neighbourhoods of the Windy City. Known for its flat, fast course and enthusiastic Midwest crowds, Chicago has hosted landmark performances including Kelvin Kiptum's previous men's world record (2:00:35, 2023) and Ruth Chepngetich's all-time women's record (2:09:56, 2024). It remains a favourite for runners chasing Boston qualifying times.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Graz, Styria, Austria🇦🇹

Graz Marathon

The Graz Marathon draws about 5,000 finishers each October through Austria's second city in Styria. The course passes the Schlossberg (clock tower), the Mur River, and the Eggenberg Palace on rolling Styrian terrain. October autumn weather and a mix of urban and parkland scenery make it a popular southern Austrian marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands🇳🇱

Marathon Eindhoven

The Marathon Eindhoven attracts about 3,000 finishers each October on one of the Netherlands' fastest courses. The flat loop through Brainport Eindhoven passes the Philips Stadium area, high-tech campus districts, and the city centre. October cool weather and dead-flat Dutch terrain make Eindhoven a popular personal-best attempt in the south of the Netherlands.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia🇦🇺

Melbourne Marathon

The Melbourne Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Melbourne, Australia. The course starts and finishes at the MCG. The route passes Federation Square, the Yarra River, St Kilda, and Albert Park. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on Yarra bridge crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Montreal, Quebec, Canada🇨🇦

Montreal Marathon

The Montreal Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 13k finishers on an urban road in Montreal, Canada. The course starts and finishes in Old Montreal. The route crosses the Jacques Cartier Bridge, passes Mount Royal Park, and follows the St Lawrence riverfront. Rolling terrain with a notable climb on the Jacques Cartier Bridge.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Munich, Bavaria, Germany🇩🇪

Munich Marathon

The Munich Marathon draws about 5,000 finishers each October through Bavaria's capital, passing the English Garden, Olympic Park, Marienplatz, and Nymphenburg Palace. The autumn race date coincides with Oktoberfest season atmosphere in the city, and the largely flat course on Munich boulevards suits runners chasing personal bests in cool October weather.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Perth, Western Australia, Australia🇦🇺

Perth Marathon

The Perth Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Perth, Australia. The course starts and finishes at the WACA Ground. The route follows the Swan River foreshore through South Perth and passes Kings Park. Mostly flat with minor rises leaving the river.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States🇺🇸

Steamtown Marathon

The Steamtown Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point from Forest City to downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. The course descends through the Pocono foothills and Lackawanna Valley on scenic country roads with autumn foliage. October's peak Pennsylvania colour and the fast descent make it a popular Boston-qualifier in the Anthracite Coal Region.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada🇨🇦

Victoria Marathon

The Victoria Marathon attracts approximately 3,500 finishers each October on Vancouver Island's scenic capital course. Runners pass the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park, and the Dallas Road waterfront with views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. October's mild island autumn and rolling coastal terrain make it one of Canada's most charming marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

York, England, United Kingdom🇬🇧

Yorkshire Marathon

The Yorkshire Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each October on a scenic loop through the Yorkshire Wolds and York city centre. The course passes York Minster, the medieval city walls, and the rolling East Yorkshire countryside. October autumn colours and a fast but rolling profile make it one of England's most popular autumn marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands🇳🇱

Amsterdam Marathon

The Amsterdam Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 22k finishers on an urban road in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route passes the Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, the Amstel river, and several canal bridges through central Amsterdam. Very flat, with short climbs on canal crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Beijing, Beijing, China🇨🇳

Beijing Marathon

The Beijing Marathon is China's most prestigious road race, with approximately 30k finishers each October on a course linking the capital's iconic boulevards. Runners pass Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Olympic Park on a flat route designed for fast times. The October race date and deep elite history make it the crown jewel of Chinese marathon running.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Columbus, Ohio, United States🇺🇸

Columbus Marathon

The Columbus Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Columbus, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Ohio Statehouse. The route passes the Short North, Ohio State University, and German Village. Very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Detroit, Michigan, United States🇺🇸

Detroit Marathon

The Detroit Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Detroit, United States. The course starts and finishes in downtown Detroit. Mostly flat with climbs on the bridge and tunnel approaches.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Ljubljana, Central Slovenia, Slovenia🇸🇮

Ljubljana Marathon

The Ljubljana Marathon draws about 4,500 finishers each October through Slovenia's compact capital. The course passes Ljubljana Castle, the Triple Bridge, Tivoli Park, and the Ljubljanica River embankment. October autumn colours and a flat valley setting make it the largest marathon in Slovenia.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Rennes, Brittany, France🇫🇷

Marathon Vert Rennes

The Marathon Vert Rennes is Brittany's largest marathon, drawing about 6,000 finishers each October through the regional capital. The course passes the Parlement de Bretagne, Thabor Park, and the Vilaine River on rolling Breton terrain. October autumn weather and a green, park-filled route justify the 'Vert' (green) name.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain🇪🇸

Palma Marathon

The Palma Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Palma, Spain. The course starts and finishes at the cathedral. Mostly flat with sea views throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland🇨🇭

Swiss City Marathon

The Swiss City Marathon Lucerne draws about 6,000 finishers each October around Lake Lucerne with alpine panorama views. The course passes the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), the Lion Monument, and the lakeside promenade with Mount Pilatus and Rigi as backdrops. October crisp mountain air and flat lakeside paths make it Switzerland's largest marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Toronto, Ontario, Canada🇨🇦

Toronto Waterfront Marathon

The Toronto Waterfront Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 14k finishers on an urban road in Toronto, Canada. The course starts and finishes at Nathan Phillips Square. The route follows the Lake Ontario waterfront through the Beaches, High Park, and downtown Toronto. Mostly flat with minor rises leaving the lakeshore.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Zhengzhou, Henan, China🇨🇳

Zhengzhou Marathon

The Zhengzhou Marathon attracts approximately 36k finishers each October through Henan province's transport hub on the Yellow River. The course links the Zhengdong New Area CBD towers, Erqi Memorial Tower, and the Songshan foothills approach on wide Henan boulevards. October's mild central-China weather and a largely flat profile make it one of the country's fastest major mass-participation marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Baltimore, Maryland, United States🇺🇸

Baltimore Running Festival Marathon

The Baltimore Running Festival Marathon draws approximately 1,625 finishers each October through Charm City on the Chesapeake Bay. The course passes Fort McHenry (birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner), the Inner Harbor, and Johns Hopkins University on rolling Mid-Atlantic terrain. October's crisp Baltimore autumn and the harbour-city scenery make it Maryland's premier marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 24 October 2026

San Jose, California, United States🇺🇸

Rock n Roll San Jose Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Marathon attracts approximately 2,200 finishers each October through the capital of Silicon Valley. The course passes the SAP Center, Santana Row, and the Guadalupe River park with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. October's mild Bay Area autumn and flat South Bay terrain make it Northern California's largest marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 24 October 2026

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany🇩🇪

Aachen Marathon

The Aachen Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October through Charlemagne's imperial city at the German-Belgian-Dutch border. The course passes the Aachen Cathedral — Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site — the Dreiländereck tripoint area, and the Carolus Thermen spa district on rolling borderland terrain. October's golden autumn in the Eifel foothills makes it a historic tri-border marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India🇮🇳

Bengaluru Marathon

The Bengaluru Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each October through India's Silicon Valley at roughly 920 m altitude. The course passes the Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, and the Koramangala tech-corridor on rolling Deccan Plateau roads. October's post-monsoon mild weather and the garden-city greenery make it South India's premier road marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain🇪🇸

Bilbao Marathon

The Bilbao Marathon attracts approximately 3,500 finishers each October through the Basque Country's industrial-turned-cultural capital. The course passes the Guggenheim Museum, the Nervión River estuary, and the Casco Viejo old town on rolling Basque terrain. October's mild Cantabrian coast weather and the titanium Guggenheim backdrop make it northern Spain's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium🇧🇪

Bruges Marathon

The Bruges Marathon attracts about 2,500 finishers through the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Bruges in Belgium. The course passes the Belfry, the Markt square, and the canals that earned Bruges the nickname 'Venice of the North.' Flat Flemish terrain and fairy-tale scenery make it one of Europe's most picturesque small marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium🇧🇪

Brussels Airport Marathon

The Brussels Airport Marathon draws about 3,500 finishers each October on a course linking Brussels city centre with the airport zone and the Sonian Forest. The route passes the Atomium, the Cinquantenaire Park, and the EU quarter. October Brussels weather and a mix of urban and forest scenery define this Belgian capital marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco🇲🇦

Casablanca Marathon

The Casablanca Marathon attracts approximately 5,000 finishers each October through Morocco's largest city on the Atlantic coast. The course passes the Hassan II Mosque — one of the world's largest — the Corniche waterfront, and the Art Deco downtown district. October's mild Atlantic weather and flat coastal terrain make it North Africa's premier mass-participation marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Changsha, Hunan, China🇨🇳

Changsha Marathon

The Changsha Marathon draws approximately 12k finishers each October through Hunan province's spicy-food capital on the Xiang River. The course passes Orange Isle (Júzi Zhōu), the Yuelu Mountain foothills, and the IFS skyscraper district on a flat loop through central China. October's mild Hunan autumn and Xiang River views make it a popular central-China race.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Chengdu, Sichuan, China🇨🇳

Chengdu Marathon

The Chengdu Marathon draws approximately 35k runners each autumn through Sichuan's relaxed capital, famous for pandas, hot pot, and teahouse culture. The course passes Tianfu Square, the Jinjiang River, and the Anshun Bridge with views toward the Qionglai mountains on clear days. October race weather in the Sichuan Basin is mild and overcast — ideal for a flat, fast urban loop.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea🇰🇷

Chuncheon Marathon

The Chuncheon Marathon in South Korea's Gangwon province draws about 12,000 finishers each October around the scenic Soyang Lake and city waterfront. Chuncheon is known for dakgalbi and as a filming location for Korean dramas, and the marathon course highlights the lake, Uiamho suspension bridge, and mountain-framed reservoir views. Autumn foliage and cool October weather add to the appeal.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Des Moines, Iowa, United States🇺🇸

Des Moines Marathon

The Des Moines Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each October through Iowa's capital on the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. The course passes the Iowa State Capitol with its golden dome, the East Village district, and Gray's Lake park on flat prairie terrain. October's crisp Midwest autumn makes it Iowa's largest road race.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland🇮🇪

Dublin Marathon

The Dublin Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 20k finishers on an urban road in Dublin, Ireland. The course starts in Fitzwilliam Square and finishes on Merrion Square. The route passes Trinity College, Phoenix Park, the Liffey quays, and Christ Church Cathedral. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on Liffey bridge crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany🇩🇪

Frankfurt Marathon

The Frankfurt Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers on an urban road in Frankfurt, Germany. The course starts and finishes at the Festhalle. The route passes the Römer, the Main river embankment, Sachsenhausen, and the banking district. Very flat with only minor rises on Main river bridges.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador🇪🇨

Guayaquil Marathon

The Guayaquil Marathon attracts approximately 2,000 finishers each October through Ecuador's largest city and Pacific port. The course passes the Malecón 2000 waterfront, the Las Peñas hillside neighbourhood, and the Guayas River on flat coastal terrain. October's dry-season equatorial weather and the tropical port-city atmosphere make it Ecuador's largest road race.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea🇰🇷

Gyeongju Marathon

The Gyeongju Marathon attracts approximately 3,156 finishers each October through Korea's ancient Silla dynasty capital — an open-air museum of temples and royal tombs. The course passes Bulguksa Temple approach, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Anapji Pond on flat Gyeongju basin roads. October's mild Korean autumn and UNESCO heritage scenery make it one of the country's most culturally distinctive marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Kansas City, Missouri, United States🇺🇸

Kansas City Marathon

The Kansas City Marathon attracts approximately 1,292 finishers each October through the City of Fountains on the Missouri-Kansas border. The course passes the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and the Kansas City skyline on rolling Great Plains terrain. October's mild Midwest autumn and the fountain-dotted boulevards make it the heartland's charming fall marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸

Lakefront Milwaukee Marathon

The Lakefront Milwaukee Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each October along Lake Michigan's western shore. The course passes the Art Museum with its Burke Brise Soleil wings, Veterans Park, and the Oak Leaf Trail on flat lakeside terrain. October's crisp Great Lakes autumn and the iconic Calatrava museum backdrop make it Wisconsin's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland🇨🇭

Lausanne Marathon

The Lausanne Marathon attracts about 4,500 finishers each October along Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) with views of the French Alps across the water. The course passes the Olympic Museum, the Ouchy waterfront, and the Lavaux vineyard terraces. October autumn light on the lake makes it one of Switzerland's most scenic marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden🇸🇪

Malmö Marathon

The Malmö Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each October through Sweden's third-largest city linked to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge. The course passes the Turning Torso skyscraper, Ribersborg beach, and the Malmöhus Castle on flat Skåne terrain. October's mild southern Swedish autumn and the Öresund views make it Scandinavia's most international city marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

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

Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 16k finishers on a point-to-point road in Washington, D.C., United States. The course runs from the Pentagon in Arlington to the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima). The route crosses the Arlington Memorial Bridge into Washington, D.C., passing the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall monuments, and Hains Point before finishing in Arlington. Rolling terrain with climbs on Memorial Bridge and at Hains Point.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany🇩🇪

Mein Freiburg Marathon

The Mein Freiburg Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each April through the Black Forest gateway city. The course passes the Münster cathedral, the Schwabentor gate, and the Dreisam River with views of the Black Forest hills. April spring weather in Germany's sunniest city makes it a popular southwest German marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya🇰🇪

Nairobi Marathon

The Nairobi Marathon attracts about 8,000 finishers each October at roughly 1,600 m altitude in Kenya's capital. The course passes the KICC tower, Uhuru Park, and the city centre on roads that have hosted some of East Africa's most competitive mass races. October mild highland weather and the altitude challenge make it a unique African capital marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Niigata, Niigata, Japan🇯🇵

Niigata City Marathon

The Niigata City Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each October through Japan's rice-basket capital on the Sea of Japan coast. The course passes the Bandai Bridge, the Shinano River mouth, and the Niigata waterfront with views of Sado Island on clear days. October's crisp Sea-of-Japan autumn and flat coastal terrain make it a popular Tohoku-region race.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea🇰🇷

Pohang Marathon

The Pohang Marathon attracts approximately 5,000 finishers each October through South Korea's steel-city port on the East Sea. The course passes Hwanho Park, the POSCO steelworks waterfront, and the Homigot sunrise square area with coastal views. October's mild Korean autumn makes it a popular regional race on the southeast coast.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Reims, Grand Est, France🇫🇷

Reims Marathon

The Reims Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October through the Champagne capital where French kings were crowned. The course passes the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral, the champagne-house avenues, and the Vesle River on flat Champagne-Ardenne terrain. October's golden autumn in the vineyards makes it one of France's most regal regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Toulouse, Occitanie, France🇫🇷

Toulouse Marathon

The Toulouse Marathon draws approximately 3,500 finishers each October through the 'Pink City' of southwest France. The course passes the Capitole de Toulouse, the Garonne River embankment, and the Cité de l'Espace area on flat pink-brick boulevards. October's mild Toulousain autumn makes it the largest marathon in France's aerospace capital.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Venice, Veneto, Italy🇮🇹

Venice Marathon

The Venice Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on a historic urban road in Venice, Italy. The course starts in Stra on the mainland and finishes in St Mark's Square. Flat on the mainland; the pontoon bridge and narrow Venetian streets are the main course challenges.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany🇩🇪

Würzburg Marathon

The Würzburg Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October through the baroque wine city on the Main River. The course passes the Würzburg Residence — a UNESCO World Heritage palace — the Marienberg Fortress, and the Main riverfront on flat Franconian terrain. October's wine-harvest season and the Residenz gardens make it one of Bavaria's most elegant regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026