Run the World — Marathons, Guide & Gears 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!
Six Star Finisher — Quick Answer 🏅 What it is: Complete all six original Abbott World Marathon Majors — Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City — in any order, over any number of years. 🌍 Six Star Finishers worldwide: Over 23,000+ runners from more than 130 countries. ⏱️ Average time to complete: … 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: One of the 7 Abbott World Marathon Majors (with Sydney added in 2025) + World Athletics Platinum Label ⏰ Start time: ~7:30 AM CT — wave starts … Read more
Quick Facts 📅 Race Date: Sunday 29 August 2027 📍 Start: Miller Street / St Leonards Park, North Sydney 🏁 Finish: Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Circular Quay 📏 Distance: 42.195 km (Full Marathon) 🌍 Race Status: Abbott World Marathon Major (7th Major) · World Athletics Platinum Label 👟 Field Size: ~40,000 runners · 140+ countries … Read more
Photo courtesy of New York Road Runners (NYRR) via nyrr.org 📋 Updated August 2026: NYRR has revamped its membership and 9+1 programme. The Member Plus tier is being discontinued from 19 August 2026 — all members now get advance registration access. The 9+1 programme now requires a free eligibility drawing (Sept 17–29, 2026) before you … Read more
Photo courtesy of the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) via baa.org. Last updated: August 2026 The 131st Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, 19 April 2027. As the world’s most prestigious point-to-point marathon, securing a spot requires meeting strict age-group standards on certified courses during the official qualification window. 📍 131st Boston Marathon 2027 – At … Read more
Feature Image courtesy of Tata Consultancy Services. Last updated: August 2026. The 2027 Double TCS London Marathon takes place on Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April 2027. In a world-first expansion, 100,000 runners will tackle the historic course from Greenwich to Westminster over two days. Here is the complete updated breakdown on ballot results, … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Seoul Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, March 21, 2027 ⏰ Flag off: 7:30 AM KST — cold, fast morning start 📍 Route: Gwanghwamun Plaza → Jamsil Olympic Stadium (42.195 km, point-to-point) 🎟️ Entry: No lottery for general entry — requires sub-5:00 marathon qualifying certificate ⚡ Registration opens: … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 📆 Berlin Marathon Timeline & Lottery Schedule The 52nd BMW Berlin Marathon takes place on 27 September 2026 (€205 entry fee). The ballot for the 2026 edition is closed. The 2027 BMW Berlin Marathon lottery opens in late September 2026 shortly after the race and closes in early November 2026. Official … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 📅 Event Dates: Friday 4 December – Sunday 6 December 2026 📍 Start Location: F1 Pit Building, Republic Boulevard 🏁 Finish Location: Inside National Stadium, Kallang Sports Hub 🏆 World Athletics Status: Gold Label Road Race 🏃 Field Limit: 52,000 Capped Participants Across All Races 👟 Event Delivery: SG International Marathon … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Tokyo Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027 (20th Anniversary Edition) 📍 Route: Shinjuku → Tokyo Station — net downhill, 42.195 km 🎟️ Lottery window: August 14–28, 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM Tokyo time; results Sept 18; payment by Sept 30) 🌏 International path: ONE TOKYO GLOBAL … Read more