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!
🏁 Venice Marathon 2026 — Fast Facts 📅 Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 📍 Start: Villa Pisani, Stra (25 km west of Venice) — 9:40 AM 🏁 Finish: Riva dei Sette Martiri, Venice 📏 Distance: 42.195 km (point-to-point) 🎽 Edition: 40th (milestone year) 👟 Runners: 23,000 across all distances — SOLD OUT for 2026 🏅 … Read more
Event: Chennai Trail Ultra 2026 (CTU-26) Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Organiser: Chennai Trail Club (CTC) Start/Finish: Dr. Ambedkar Football Ground, Erumaivettipalayam, North Chennai Distances: 50 km Ultra / 32.2 km Major Trail / 16.1 km Trail Run Start Times: 50 km at 04:30 AM | 32.2 km at 05:00 AM | 16.1 km from … Read more
Quick Facts 📅 Date: Sunday, 11 July 2027 📍 Start & Finish: Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia 🏃 Distances: 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Run, 5km Walk, 2km Family Dash, Marathon Relay ⏰ Marathon Start: 5:45am ⏱️ Cut-off Time: 5 hours 45 minutes 🔁 Course: 4-lap multi-loop | Flat | AIMS & … Read more
📅 Date: Saturday 1 May 2027 | 📍 Location: Rotorua, New Zealand | 📏 Distance: 42.195km | 🏁 Start: 8:00am, Queens Drive, Government Gardens | 🎯 Finish: Novotel Rotorua Lakeside | ⏱️ Cut-off: 23.5km by 1:00pm; course closes 5:00pm | 🏅 Certification: World Athletics & AIMS certified | 💰 Prize Money: NZD $2,000 / $1,000 … Read more
⚠️ Two Different Kochi Marathons — Don’t Confuse Them Kochi hosts two separate marathon events and runners mix them up constantly. The Kochi Spice Coast Marathon is a community-run event held every October, organised by the Soles of Cochin Running Club with no prize money and a strong heritage focus. The Federal Bank Kochi Marathon … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday, 18 April 2027 📍 Location: Christchurch (Ōtautahi), New Zealand — South Island 🏁 Marathon start: 7:30am — Park Terrace, Armagh Street end 🎯 Finish: Special Events Area, Hagley Park North (Armagh Street entrance) 📏 Distances: Marathon 42.2km | Half Marathon 21.1km | Formthotics 10km | Youth 3K | Kids Mile 🔄 Format: … Read more
📅 Date: Saturday 15 May 2027 📍 Start: Anderson Park, York Avenue, Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand 🏁 Finish: Elephant Hill Estate & Winery, Te Awanga 📏 Distance: 42.195km (also 21.1km / 10km / 2.2km Kids Run) ⏰ Marathon Start Time: 8:20am NZST ⏱️ Course Cut-off: 4:00pm (approx 7h40m). Intermediate cut at Brookfield’s Bridge (15km) by … Read more
🏅 Quick Facts 🗓️ Race Weekend: Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, 2026 ⏰ Marathon Gun: Sunday, October 4 at 8:00 AM CT 📍 Start: U.S. Bank Stadium, Downtown Minneapolis, MN 🏁 Finish: Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, MN 📏 Distance: 26.2 miles / 42.195 km — Point-to-Point ⏱️ Time Limit: 6 hours 30 … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday 4 April 2027 📍 Location: PW1 Castray Esplanade, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 🏁 Start & Finish: Constitution Dock / Princes Wharf ⏰ Start Time: 6:00am (Marathon & Half Marathon) 📏 Distances: 42.2km · 21.1km · 10km · 5km Run · 5km Walk · 2km 👟 Field Size: 4,000+ runners across all events ⏱️ … Read more
Life Time Miami Marathon 2027 — Quick Facts 📅 Race Date: Sunday, January 31, 2027 🎉 Edition: 25th Anniversary 📍 Start: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 🏁 Finish: Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 📏 Distance: 26.2 miles / 42.195 km 🗺️ Course: Single loop, nearly flat, USATF-certified ⏱️ Time Limit: 7 hours (16 … Read more