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The definitive guide to the biggest marathons on the planet — the 7 Abbott World Marathon Majors (Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, NYC), plus 80+ destination races across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania and Africa. Filter by region, plan your global race year, and chase your Six-Star medal.
🏆 Abbott World Marathon Majors 2026 — The Seven
✓ Tokyo Marathon – Mar 1✓ Boston Marathon – Apr 20✓ London Marathon – Apr 26→ Sydney Marathon – Aug 30Berlin Marathon – Sep 27Chicago Marathon – Oct 11New York City Marathon – Nov 1
89Events
7WMM Majors
45+Countries
6Continents
34Upcoming
📖 FatMarathoner Race Guides — Abbott World Marathon Majors
Asia · March 2027
Tokyo Marathon
Lottery strategy, course guide, visa and travel tips for Indian runners
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Americas · April 2027
Boston Marathon
BQ standards, cutoff times, Hopkinton to Boylston course breakdown
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Europe · April 2027
TCS London Marathon
Ballot, charity places, Tower Bridge course guide and UK visa tips
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Oceania · August 2026
TCS Sydney Marathon
The newest Abbott Major — Harbour Bridge, Opera House and entry guide
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Europe · September 2026
BMW Berlin Marathon
World’s fastest course — lottery, Schengen visa and PR strategy
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Americas · October 2026
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Flat, fast and ideal for a PR — entry, course and travel guide
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Americas · November 2026
TCS New York City Marathon
50th edition — five boroughs, ITO entry, INR cost breakdown for Indians
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Kuala Lumpur Marathon
Race day heat strategy & course guide
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Early start times, humidity tips for Indian runners
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Olympic Stadium finish & Schengen visa guide
Melbourne Marathon
MCG finish, Australia visa & cost breakdown
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Showing 34 events worldwide – upcoming only
Middle East
Completed
Doha Marathon
FullHalf10K5K
Event CompletedMiddle East
Completed
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
FullHalf10K5K
Event CompletedAmericas
Completed
Chevron Houston Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedMiddle East
Completed
Riyadh Marathon
FullHalf10K4K
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedElite Womens Race
Osaka Womens Marathon
Full
Event CompletedMiddle East
Completed
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
Full10K4K
Event CompletedAfrica
CompletedRed City Route
Marrakech Marathon
FullHalf10K
Event CompletedAmericas
CompletedSlot Canyon Desert Route
Antelope Canyon Ultra Marathon
Ultra 55KHalf
Event CompletedMiddle East
Completed
RAK Half Marathon
Half10K5K
Event CompletedMiddle East
CompletedMotorsport Circuit Route
Bahrain Marathon Relay
Full Relay10K
Event CompletedAfrica
CompletedAt the Foot of Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Marathon
FullHalf5K
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedWMM MajorWMM Major
Tokyo Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedWorlds Largest Womens Race
Nagoya Womens Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAmericas
Completed
Los Angeles Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAsia
Completed
Seoul Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Barcelona Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Rome Marathon
Full
Event CompletedMiddle East
Completed
Jerusalem Marathon
FullHalf10K
Event CompletedAfrica
CompletedAfricas Most Beautiful Race
Two Oceans Marathon
Ultra 56KHalf
Event CompletedEurope
CompletedSpring Warm-up Race
Berlin Half Marathon
Half
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Full
Event CompletedEurope
CompletedIconic City Race
Paris Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Milano Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Vienna City Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Belgrade Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAsia
Completed
Nagano Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAmericas
CompletedWMM MajorWMM Major
Boston Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
CompletedWMM MajorWMM Major
TCS London Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Madrid Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAmericas
CompletedMost Scenic US Race
Big Sur International Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedIndias Iconic 10K
TCS World 10K Bengaluru
10K
Event CompletedAmericas
Completed
Maraton de Santiago
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Belfast City Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Prague International Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAmericas
Completed
Toronto Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Generali Geneve Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Copenhagen Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Helsinki City Run
FullHalf
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedBucket List Race
The Great Wall Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Rimi Riga Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedOceania
CompletedCoastal Cliffside Route
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
FullHalf10K
Event CompletedAmericas
Completed
Ottawa Race Weekend
FullHalf10K
Event CompletedAfrica
CompletedWMM Major Candidate
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAsia
Completed
Lanzhou Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedWorlds Highest Start
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
adidas Stockholm Marathon
Full
Event CompletedEurope
Completed
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
FullHalf10K
Event CompletedAmericas
CompletedBeach City Race
Rio de Janeiro Marathon
Full
Event CompletedAfrica
CompletedWorlds Greatest Ultra
Comrades Marathon
Ultra 90K
Event CompletedAfrica
Completed
Kigali Peace Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedEurope
CompletedRun at Midnight
Midnight Sun Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAmericas
CompletedLake Superior Route
Grandmas Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAfrica
CompletedRuns Through Big Game Territory
Big Five Marathon
FullHalf
Event CompletedAsia
CompletedWorlds Fastest 100K
Lake Saroma 100km Ultra
Ultra 100K
Event CompletedJuly 2026
Europe
UpcomingAlpine Trail Classic
Mont Blanc Marathon (Ultra-Trail)
FullHalfVertical KM
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