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!

Kashmir Marathon 2026: Complete Guide, Dates, Route, Registration & Runner Tips

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Scenic autumn view of Dal Lake in Srinagar with houseboats, vibrant Chinar trees, and Himalayan mountains — backdrop for Kashmir Marathon 2026 on 25 October

Kashmir Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 (Third Edition) 🏆 Status: AIMS Full Member, organised by J&K Tourism Department 🏃 Distances: Full Marathon (42.195 km) & Half Marathon (21.0975 km) 📍 Location: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir — scenic route runs from Polo View via Boulevard Drive, Dal Lake, Nishat … Read more

Osaka Marathon 2027: Race Guide for International Runners

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Runners at the Osaka Marathon start line with Osaka City Hall in the background

Last updated: September 2026 Osaka Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Race day: Sunday, 28 February 2027 (15th edition) 🏆 Status: World Athletics Platinum Label road race — Japan’s second-largest marathon after Tokyo; also a qualifying trial for the LA 2028 Olympic Games Japan National Team (Men) 📍 Course: Flat, fast urban loop — starts … Read more

Bali Marathon 2026 (Maybank Marathon): Race Guide for International Runners

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Runners pass enthusiastic spectators in traditional Balinese attire during the Maybank Bali Marathon.

Bali Marathon (Maybank Marathon) 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 (event weekend runs Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August) 🏝️ The hook: Indonesia’s only World Athletics Elite Label marathon — run through rice paddies and traditional Balinese villages with gamelan orchestras and marshals in ceremonial dress lining the route 📍 … Read more

Athens Marathon 2026: The 43rd Authentic Marathon — Course, Race Guide and Visa

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Aerial view of thousands of runners at the start line of the Athens Marathon The Authentic in Marathon town, Greece

Last updated: October 2026 📅 Race date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 — 43rd edition 🏛️ The route: Marathon town to Panathenaic Stadium, Athens — 42.195km point-to-point ⏰ Start time: 9:00 AM from the ancient battlefield in Marathon 🏁 Finish: Inside the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) — the marble Olympic stadium from 1896 ⛰️ Course profile: Flat … Read more

Two Oceans Marathon 2027: Complete Guide to Cape Town’s Ultra Marathon

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Runners climbing Chapman's Peak Drive during the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town

Last updated: September 2026 🚨 2027 Mega-Expansion Update: The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is officially upgrading to a five-day festival format (31 March – 4 April 2027). To meet incredible demand, field capacity for both the Half Marathon (Saturday) and Ultra Marathon (Sunday) has been massively increased to 21,000 runners each. Note: The 31 August … Read more