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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!
Last updated: October 2026 Eliud Kipchoge won the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon on Sunday in 2:09:10, breaking the course record and claiming his first marathon victory in three years. New Zealander Camille French took the women’s title in 2:28:25. Full results below. Pos Athlete Country Time Men’s Marathon 1 Eliud Kipchoge KEN 2:09:10 (CR) 2 … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 📅 Race dates: Sunday 18 October 2026 (TCS Marathon + Mizuno Half Marathon) | Saturday 17 October 2026 (Samsung Galaxy 7.5K and fun runs) 🏆 Race label: World Athletics Platinum Label — ranked 7th fastest marathon city in the world ⏰ Start times: TCS Marathon 9:00 AM Sunday | Mizuno Half … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 Quick Facts 📅 Race Date: Sunday, 13 June 2027 🏆 Edition: 100th Centenary — “The Greatest Story Ever Run” ⬇️ Direction: Down Run — Pietermaritzburg to Durban 🏁 Finish: Kings Park Rugby Stadium precinct, Durban (new venue for 2027) 📏 Distance: ~90 km ⏱️ Cut-off: 12 hours (strict gun cut-off — … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Photo: Bangkok Marathon / bkkmarathon.com — used for editorial and informational purposes. 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: … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 📅 Race dates: Saturday 3 October (10km, 5km, Kids Dash) and Sunday 4 October (Full Marathon, Half Marathon) 2026 🏃 Full marathon flag-off: 3:30 AM MYT, Sunday 4 October 🏁 Half marathon flag-off: 4:45 AM MYT, Sunday 4 October 📍 Start and finish: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 🌆 Course: 42.195 km … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 Registration Alert: The public ballot for the 2027 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon opens on September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM HKT. With 120,000 applicants last year, the ballot fills fast — apply the moment it opens. Disability Entry and the 10km Wheelchair Race are already open for registration (from September … Read more
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: September 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
Last updated: September 2026 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 … Read more
Photo courtesy of New York Road Runners (NYRR) via nyrr.org 📋 Updated September 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