ShenyangLiaoningChinaShenyang MarathonThe Shenyang Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers each September on an urban road in Shenyang, China. The race brings major-marathon scale to a city better known for Qing history and heavy industry. The course passes imperial-city avenues, parks, and modern northeast-China boulevards. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
MedellinColombiaMedellin MarathonThe Medellín Marathon attracts about 7,000 finishers each September through Colombia's 'City of Eternal Spring.' The course passes the Botero Plaza sculptures, the Medellín River, and the Comuna 13 district on rolling Andean valley terrain. September mild Medellín weather (1,500 m altitude) and vibrant city culture make it one of South America's most popular marathons.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
PauillacNouvelle-AquitaineFranceMarathon du MedocThe Marathon du Medoc draws approximately 6,000 finishers each September on a wine-country road in Pauillac, France. The race is famous worldwide for combining marathon distance with costume culture and wine-country spectacle. The course passes vineyards, chateaux, and wine villages throughout the Medoc region. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
MontevideoUruguayMaratón de MontevideoThe Maratón de Montevideo is Uruguay's largest marathon, drawing about 4,000 finishers each September along the Río de la Plata waterfront. The course passes the Rambla of Montevideo, the Ciudad Vieja, and the Punta Carretas district on flat coastal terrain. September spring weather in the Southern Hemisphere makes it South America's charming Atlantic capital marathon.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
KremsAustriaWachau MarathonThe Wachau Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each September on a point-to-point riverside road in Krems, Austria. The valley is a UNESCO landscape, making the marathon one of Europe's prettiest river races. The course passes Danube villages, vineyards, and postcard river scenery through the Wachau. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
HelsingborgSkåne CountySwedenHelsingborg MarathonThe Helsingborg Marathon draws about 2,200 finishers each September along Sweden's Öresund coast opposite Denmark. The course passes Kärnan tower, the harbour, and the coastal roads with views across to Helsingør. September Baltic weather and rolling seaside terrain define this southern Swedish marathon.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
KasselHesseGermanyKassel MarathonThe Kassel Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each September on an urban road in Kassel, Germany. The race anchors one of central Germany's bigger regional marathon weekends. The route passes Fulda River sections, documenta-city boulevards, and green urban parks. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
WroclawPolandWroclaw MarathonThe Wroclaw Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each September on an urban road in Wroclaw, Poland. The large number of river crossings gives the route its own visual rhythm. The course passes the Oder River, bridges, and long flat roads through the city of islands. The course is very flat throughout.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
ToursCentre-Val de LoireFranceMarathon de ToursThe Marathon de Tours draws approximately 1,800 finishers each September on an urban road in Tours, France. It offers classic French city scenery without the scale of Paris or Bordeaux. The route passes Loire-side roads, historic center streets, and elegant avenues in the Loire Valley city. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027
OsloNorwayOslo MarathonThe Oslo Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 14k finishers on an urban road in Oslo, Norway. The course starts and finishes at the City Hall. The route passes Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, and Frognerparken along the Oslofjord. Mostly flat with minor rises inland.Next race: Saturday, 11 September 2027
InterlakenSwitzerlandJungfrau MarathonThe Jungfrau Marathon is one of the world's most spectacular mountain marathons, drawing approximately 3,519 runners each September from Interlaken to Eigergletscher beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. The course climbs 1,953 metres over 42.2 km on mountain trails and roads — a bucket-list challenge entirely unlike flat city marathons. September alpine weather and the Eiger Nordwand backdrop make it Switzerland's most iconic endurance event.Next race: Saturday, 11 September 2027
TallinnEstoniaTallinna MaratonThe Tallinna Maraton (Tallinn Marathon) attracts about 6,500 finishers each September through Estonia's medieval capital. The single-lap course starts and finishes below Toompea at Falgi tee, passing Kalamaja, Stroomi Beach Park, Rocca al Mare, and Astangu parkland. September crisp weather and a very flat profile make it the Baltic region's largest marathon.Next race: Sunday, 12 September 2027
Salt Lake CityUtahUnited StatesREVEL Big Cottonwood MarathonThe REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon is a net-downhill speed course drawing approximately 2,500 finishers each September through Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Starting at Guardsman Pass and descending Big Cottonwood Canyon to Cottonwood High School in Murray, the course drops roughly 1,600 m on a steep scenic mountain highway. September's crisp alpine morning and the fast descent make it one of America's most popular personal-best marathons.Next race: Saturday, 18 September 2027
TaiyuanShanxiChinaTaiyuan MarathonThe Taiyuan Marathon draws approximately 18k marathon finishers each September through Shanxi province's capital in the Fen River valley. The course starts at May 1 Square (Wuyi Square) and finishes at the Jinyang Lake expo south gate, passing Yingze Street, Yingze Bridge, and Binhe West Road on wide northern-China boulevards. September's crisp Shanxi autumn and flat terrain attract runners from across north China.Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
GongjuSouth ChungcheongSouth KoreaGongju Baekje MarathonThe 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. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
Buenos AiresArgentinaBuenos Aires MarathonThe Buenos Aires Marathon draws approximately 9,000 finishers on an urban road in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The course starts and finishes at Av. Figueroa Alcorta y Dorrego. The route passes La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, and the Recoleta district, including the Obelisco. Mostly flat through the wide avenues of the capital.Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
MoscowRussiaMoscow MarathonThe Moscow Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers on an urban road in Moscow, Russia. The point-to-point course starts near University Square (Kosygina Street / Vorobyovskaya Embankment) and finishes at Luzhniki Stadium. The route passes Red Square, the Kremlin embankment, and Gorky Park along the Moskva River. Mostly flat with minor rises on river bridges.Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
VilniusLithuaniaVilniaus MaratonasThe Vilniaus Maratonas draws about 6,000 runners each September through Lithuania's baroque capital. The course passes Gediminas Tower, the Cathedral Square, and the Neris and Vilnia River embankments. September autumn weather and a tour of Vilnius Old Town make it the country's flagship marathon.Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
OdenseDenmarkH.C. Andersen MarathonThe H.C. Andersen Marathon in Odense draws about 2,800 finishers each September through the fairy-tale author's hometown on Funen. The course passes the H.C. Andersen Museum, the Odense River, and the historic old town on flat Danish terrain. September autumn weather and literary heritage make it Denmark's signature marathon.Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
World Marathon MajorBerlinBerlinGermanyBerlin MarathonThe Generali Berlin Marathon is renowned as one of the world's fastest marathon courses, having hosted more men's marathon world records than any other venue. The flat, straight boulevards take runners past the Brandenburg Gate for a spectacular finish. Elite and recreational runners alike target Berlin for personal bests.Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027
WarsawPolandWarsaw MarathonThe Warsaw Marathon draws approximately 8,500 finishers on an urban road in Warsaw, Poland. The course starts and finishes at the Palace of Culture and Science. The route passes the Old Town, Łazienki Park, and the Vistula embankment. Mostly flat with minor bridge crossings.Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027
BengaluruKarnatakaIndiaBengaluru MarathonThe 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, 26 September 2027
InvernessScotlandUnited KingdomLoch Ness MarathonThe Loch Ness Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each September on a point-to-point scenic road in Inverness, United Kingdom. The point-to-point Highlands scenery is the race's defining draw. The course passes long stretches beside Loch Ness, Highland moorland, and the river approach into Inverness. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027
KuchingMalaysiaKuching MarathonThe 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. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027
