Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2027: Race Guide for International Runners

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Last updated: August 2026 Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2027 – Quick Answer 📅 Race day: Friday, 15 January 2027 (15th edition) 🏆 Status: Qatar’s only World Athletics Gold Label marathon 📍 Course: Brand new 42 km marathon route passing Sheraton Grand Doha, Amiri Diwan, Souq Waqif and Doha Port 🎟️ Entry: Direct online registration, no … Read more

Petra Desert Marathon 2027: Race Guide, Entry, Cost & Jordan Travel Tips

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Runners competing on the rugged desert trail during the Petra Desert Marathon in Petra Jordan

Last updated: September 2026 🏁 2026 Race Update & Results The 17th Petra Desert Marathon officially wrapped up on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Approximately 270 runners from around the world took on the unique desert landscape. Here are the top results from this year’s event: Full Marathon (42km): Jordanian runner Salameh Al-Aqra’a claimed first place. … Read more

Bali Marathon 2026 (Maybank Marathon): Race Guide for International Runners

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Runners pass enthusiastic spectators in traditional Balinese attire during the Maybank Bali Marathon.

Bali Marathon (Maybank Marathon) 2026 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 (event weekend runs Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August) 🏝️ The hook: Indonesia’s only World Athletics Elite Label marathon — run through rice paddies and traditional Balinese villages with gamelan orchestras and marshals in ceremonial dress lining the route 📍 … Read more

Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak: First Look at Merrell’s Carbon-Plated Trail Race Shoe

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Trail runner on a rocky mountain path with snow-capped Alps in the background, ideal terrain for the Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak

TL;DR: The Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak is Merrell’s first carbon-plated trail race shoe, built for mid-to-long distance mountain and ultra racing. It weighs around 303g, runs a 6mm drop with a 32/26mm stack, and pairs a forefoot carbon plate with PEBA foam and a Vibram MegaGrip Elite outsole. It won an ISPO Award 2025 and … Read more

NMDC Hyderabad Marathon Earns World Athletics Silver Standard — First Running Event in India

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The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon has earned the World Athletics Silver Standard under the “Athletics for a Better World” programme — making it the first running event in India to receive this certification. The recognition, valid for three years, places Hyderabad alongside races like the Boston Marathon and the Berlin Half Marathon on the global sustainability … Read more

Athens Marathon 2026: The 43rd Authentic Marathon — Course, Race Guide and Visa

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Aerial view of thousands of runners at the start line of the Athens Marathon The Authentic in Marathon town, Greece

Last updated: October 2026 📅 Race date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 — 43rd edition 🏛️ The route: Marathon town to Panathenaic Stadium, Athens — 42.195km point-to-point ⏰ Start time: 9:00 AM from the ancient battlefield in Marathon 🏁 Finish: Inside the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) — the marble Olympic stadium from 1896 ⛰️ Course profile: Flat … Read more

Two Oceans Marathon 2027: Complete Guide to Cape Town’s Ultra Marathon

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Runners climbing Chapman's Peak Drive during the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town

Last updated: September 2026 🚨 2027 Mega-Expansion Update: The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is officially upgrading to a five-day festival format (31 March – 4 April 2027). To meet incredible demand, field capacity for both the Half Marathon (Saturday) and Ultra Marathon (Sunday) has been massively increased to 21,000 runners each. Note: The 31 August … Read more