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!
Race date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 | Chennai | 21.1K and 10K categories Every July, Chennai does something that most Indian cities don’t — it runs. Not in October when the weather is perfect. Not in January when the entire country is lacing up. In July, right in the middle of the Southwest Monsoon, thousands … Read more
Race date: Sunday, 6 September 2026 | Flag off: 6:30 AM | Satara, Maharashtra There are half marathons you run to chase a personal best. And then there’s the Satara Hill Half Marathon — a race you run to prove something to yourself. If you’re looking at the SHHM and wondering whether it’s worth the … Read more
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race dates: Saturday 4 July (Half Marathon) + Sunday 5 July 2026 (Full Marathon) 🏆 Status: World Athletics Label Road Race — AIMS certified; 46th edition ⏰ Start time: 6:15 AM — marathon and half marathon both start at 6:15 AM 📍 Course: Flat, out-and-back along … 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
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 Twin Towers, KL Tower, … Read more
Hong Kong Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Mid-January 2027 — exact date TBC (2026 was January 18) ⏰ Start time: ~5:30–6:00 AM HKT — early morning start to beat the heat 📍 Route: Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui → Stonecutters Bridge → Ting Kau Bridge → Western Harbour Tunnel → Victoria Park, … 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
Photo courtesy of New York Road Runners (NYRR) via nyrr.org New York City Marathon 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 🎉 Special edition: 50th running of the five-borough course — a landmark year ⏰ Start: Multiple waves from ~8:30 AM ET — elite women lead; mass waves follow 📍 Route: … Read more