Run the World — Marathons, Gear & Guide for Every Runner
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!
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon — Quick Answer & Latest Results 📅 Race dates: Saturday 4 July (Half Marathon) and Sunday 5 July 2026 (Full Marathon) 🏆 2026 Men’s Champion: Haftu Strintzos (Australia) won in a blistering 2:06:20, smashing the course record by 73 seconds and breaking the Australian national record ⚡ Historic records: Singapore’s Vanessa … Read more
Nike Melbourne Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 — festival across Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 October 🏆 Status: Australia’s largest marathon festival — AIMS-certified, 48th edition 🐐 Special guest: Eliud Kipchoge — the greatest marathon runner in history — is racing Melbourne 2026 ⏰ Start time: Early morning … Read more
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 — 7.5K on Saturday, 17 October 🏆 Status: World Athletics Platinum Label — the highest race label below the six World Marathon Majors ⏰ Start time: 9:00 AM — Marathon and Mizuno Half Marathon from the Olympic Stadium area 📍 Route: … Read more
If there is one ultramarathon that every serious Indian runner has on their bucket list, it is the Comrades Marathon. Not just a race — it is officially called The Ultimate Human Race, and after you understand what it demands, that title feels like an understatement. At roughly 87–90 km through the hills of KwaZulu-Natal … Read more
Last updated: August 3, 2026 Bangkok Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race weekend: November 28–29, 2026 (Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok / ATMBKK, presented by Toyota — 9th edition) 🏃 Half Marathon: Sat 28 Nov, 4:00 AM start, from MBK Center 🏃 Full Marathon: Sun 29 Nov, 2:00 AM start, from Sanam Luang — finishes … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race dates: Saturday–Sunday, 3–4 October 2026 🏃 Full marathon flag-off: ~3:30 AM MYT, Sunday 4 October — a pre-dawn race through a lit city 📍 Start & finish: KL city centre — confirm exact 2026 venue at kl-marathon.com 🌆 Course: Past Petronas … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Quick Facts 📅 Race date: Sunday, January 17, 2027 — verify at hkmarathon.com when officially confirmed ⏰ Start time: 6:00 AM HKT (full marathon wave) ⏱️ Time limit: 6 hours 📍 Start: Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (near The Mira Hotel) 🏁 Finish: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island 🗺️ … Read more
Six Star Finisher — Quick Answer 🏅 What it is: Complete all six original Abbott World Marathon Majors — Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City — in any order, over any number of years 🌍 Six Star Finishers worldwide: 23,260 as of end of 2025 — from 139 countries ⏱️ Average time to … Read more
Pic courtesy: Bank of America Chicago Marathon / chicagomarathon.com.Last updated: August 2026 Chicago Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 🏆 Status: Abbott World Marathon Major + World Athletics Platinum Label — home of 8 world records ⏰ Start time: ~7:30 AM CT — wave starts from Grant Park 📍 … Read more
Photo: 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon / tcssydneymarathon.com — used for editorial purposes. Last updated: August 2026 The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Officially joined as a World Marathon Major, Sydney delivers a world-class course taking runners across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishing directly in front of … Read more