Race Guides

In-depth race guides for marathons and running events across India and the world. Every guide covers registration, course details, travel tips, gear advice, and what to expect on race day — written by a runner and marathoner!

Queenstown Marathon 2026: Course Guide, Registration and Race Tips

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Runners on the Queenstown Marathon course with the Remarkables mountain range in the background

Quick Facts 📅 Date: Saturday 14 November 2026 📍 Start: The Avenue, Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown 🏁 Finish: Queenstown Recreation Ground, central Queenstown ⏰ Marathon start time: 8:20am NZDT (based on 2025 — confirm on official site closer to race day) 📏 Distance: 42.2km (also: 21km half, 10km, 2.2km Kids Run) ⛰️ Elevation gain: ~340m | … Read more

Complete Marathon Training Plan: Every Runner, Every Level, Every Condition

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Runner in ASICS shoes training on road for marathon - mid-stride close-up showing running form

By Anurag Rana | Updated July 2026 | FatMarathoner.com Jump to your plan: Find Your Plan Beginner 20-week Intermediate 16-week Advanced 12-week Slower Runners 3-Day Plan Post-Injury Return India Heat Guide Smartwatch Data Indian Nutrition AI Plans: Honest Take FAQ My first marathon took five hours and forty-two minutes. The plan I followed was designed … Read more

Auckland Marathon 2026: The Complete Race Guide for Runners

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Runners crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Marathon

Quick Facts 📅 Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 📍 Start: King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland 🏁 Finish: Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street, Auckland CBD 📏 Distance: 42.2km (also Half Marathon, 11km, 5km and Kids Marathon) ⏰ Start Time: 6:00am (Marathon); 5:55am (Wheelchair); 6:50am (Half) ⏱️ Cut-off: 7 hours (course closes 1:00pm) 🎽 Edition: 35th — a … Read more

Jungfrau Marathon 2027: Complete Runner’s Guide for International Runners

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Runners climbing the Jungfrau Marathon course through the Swiss Alps toward Eigergletscher

📅 Race Day: 11 September 2027 🏔️ Edition: 34th International Jungfrau-Marathon 📍 Start: Höheweg, Interlaken, Switzerland (568 m / 1,864 ft) 🏁 Finish: Eigergletscher Station (2,320 m / 7,612 ft) 📏 Distance: 42.195 km (26.2 miles) ⛰️ Total Ascent: 1,953 m (6,407 ft) 👟 Surface: Road and gravel (~80%) / trail (~20%) ⏰ Mass Start: … Read more

Marathon du Médoc 2026: Guide to the World’s Most Festive Marathon

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Runners in fancy dress passing through Bordeaux wine châteaux vineyards at the Marathon du Médoc 2026

Last updated: September 2026 2026 Marathon du Médoc Podium Results Place Men’s Race Women’s Race 1st Florian Laplanche (2:26:45) Céline Merel (2:54:38) 2nd Nicolas Baudry (2:32:30) Jennifer Mozuelos (3:05:36) 3rd Anthony Delaby (2:33:35) Charlotte Maurin (3:06:34) Note: Event featured 8,500 runners celebrating the 40th anniversary edition. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026 📍 Location: Pauillac, … Read more