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!
📅 Race Date: Sunday, 20 December 2026 ⏰ Gun Times: Marathon 6:30 AM | Half Marathon 7:00 AM (GMT+8) 📍 Start: Taipei City Hall Plaza, Xinyi District 🏁 Marathon Finish: Taipei Municipal Stadium, Songshan District 🏁 Half Marathon Finish: Nanjing East Road Sec. 4, near Jiankang Road 🏆 WA Label: World Athletics Gold Label (since … Read more
Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday 13 December 2026 — Inaugural edition 🏆 Status: International event presented by OMC (Odisha Mining Corporation) and powered by Odisha Tourism ⏰ Start times: 4:30 AM (Full Marathon) · 5:30 AM (Half) · 6:00 AM (10K) · 6:30 AM (5K Fun Run) 📍 Course: Puri Blue Flag Beach to … Read more
Quick Facts 📅 Race Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2026 (5 stages, Monday to Friday) 📍 Location: Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan 🏃 Distances: 220km full race / 110km Jordan Challenge (new for 2026) ⛰️ Elevation Gain: 2,522m (220km) / 1,055m (110km) 🎯 Format: 5-stage multi-day ultra marathon — one stage per day 🌡️ Race … Read more
📅 Dates: 10–12 December 2026 📍 Race Village / Finish: Birkat Al Mouz, Al Dakhiliyah, Oman 🏔️ Distances: 154 km (Hajar Ultra) · 103 km (Jabal Classic) · 50 km (Skyward Canyon) · 32 km (Old Capital Trail) · 21.5 km (Scenic Ascent) ⛰️ Max Elevation Gain: 8,000 m+ (Hajar Ultra) ⏱️ Cutoff Times: 48 … Read more
Quick Facts 📅 Date: Saturday 14 November 2026 📍 Start: The Avenue, Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown 🏁 Finish: Queenstown Recreation Ground, central Queenstown ⏰ Marathon start time: 8:20am NZDT (based on 2025 — confirm on official site closer to race day) 📏 Distance: 42.2km (also: 21km half, 10km, 2.2km Kids Run) ⛰️ Elevation gain: ~340m | … Read more
Quick Facts 📅 2027 Date: TBC — 2026 edition ran Sunday 3 May (48th year) 📍 Start/Finish: Pinky Flat, opposite Adelaide Oval, South Australia, Australia 🏃 Distances: Marathon (42.2km) | Half Marathon (21.1km) | 10KM | 5KM | Kids Dash (free) ⏰ Start Times: Marathon 6:30am | Half Marathon 7:15am | 10KM 9:45am | 5KM … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Registrations For 2027 Open Soon! Join the Waitlist! Registrations for the 2027 Great Ocean Road Running Festival are opening soon! Sign up to the waitlist for priority access! JOIN THE WAITLIST! Quick Facts 📅 Dates: Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 May 2027 🏃 Lead Event: Melrose Great Ocean Road Marathon (44km) … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 🏃 Quick Facts 📅 Date: Sunday 29 August 2027 🏁 Distances: 12km and 4km (+ Virtual option, run anywhere) 🚦 12km Start: St Georges Terrace & William Street, Perth CBD 🚦 4km Start: McLean Park, Floreat 🏁 Finish (both): City Beach Oval, City Beach, Western Australia ⏱️ Course Cutoff: TBC — … Read more
By Anurag Rana | Updated July 2026 | FatMarathoner.com Jump to your plan: Find Your Plan Beginner 20-week Intermediate 16-week Advanced 12-week Slower Runners 3-Day Plan Post-Injury Return India Heat Guide Smartwatch Data Indian Nutrition AI Plans: Honest Take FAQ My first marathon took five hours and forty-two minutes. The plan I followed was designed … Read more
Quick Facts 📅 Date: Sunday, 6 June 2027 📍 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 🏃 Distances: 42.2km · 21.1km · 10km · 5km Run · 5km Walk · 2km Mini Marathon 🚦 Start Line: Margaret Street, Brisbane City 🏁 Finish Line: City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street Precinct ⏰ Marathon / Half Start: 6:00am AEST 🌐 Certification: … Read more