Run the World · Marathons, Guides & Gear 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 Dates: Friday 2 July + Saturday 3 July 2027 📍 Location: Mattertal, Valais, Switzerland 🏁 Marathon Start: St. Niklaus — 1,116m above sea level 🏆 Marathon Finish: Riffelberg — 2,585m above sea level ⛰️ Distances: Ultra 45.8 km | Marathon 42.195 km | Half Marathon 21.1 km | TOP20RUN 22 km | Hörnli … Read more
🏔️ Quick Facts — Antarctic Ice Marathon 2026 Race Date13 December 2026 Edition21st (since 2005/2006) LocationUnion Glacier, Antarctica (80°S) DistancesMarathon (42.195km) & Half Marathon (21.1km) Entry FeeUSD $22,500 (all-inclusive) RegistrationOpen — very limited spots (aircraft capacity) Cutoff Times10 hrs (marathon) · 6 hrs (half) Temperature-10°C to -20°C (windchill to -40°C) Altitude700m above sea level OrganiserRunbuk … Read more
Big Sur International Marathon 2027 — Quick Facts 📅 Race date: Sunday, April 25, 2027 🏃 Distance: 26.2 miles — point-to-point, Big Sur to Carmel 📍 Start: Big Sur Station, Big Sur, CA | Finish: Rio Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA ⏰ Start time: 6:45 AM PDT ⏱️ Time limit: 6 hours (13:45/mile pace). Course closes 1:00 … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday, 21 February 2027 📍 Location: Kyoto, Japan 🏁 Start: TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto, Nishikyogoku Athletic Park; gun time 9:00 AM JST 🏅 Finish: In front of Heian-jingu Shrine, Okazaki Park, Sakyo Ward 📏 Distance: 42.195 km (JAAF-certified; World Athletics and AIMS accredited) 👟 Field: 16,000 marathon runners + 250 pair-ekiden teams + 20 … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday 31 January 2027 🏁 Edition: 37th 📍 Start / Finish: Avenue de la Menara, Hivernage, Marrakech (behind Sofitel Hotel) 📏 Distances: Full marathon (42.195km) and half marathon (21.097km) ⏰ Start Times: Marathon 7:45am / Half marathon 9:15am ⏱️ Cut-off: 5h30 (marathon) / 3h00 (half marathon) 💶 Entry Fee: Marathon €85 (€80 + … Read more
Image is an AI generated illustrative representation and is not an actual photograph from the Lagos City Marathon. 📅 Date: Saturday, 13 February 2027 📍 Start — 42km: National Stadium, Western Avenue, Surulere, Lagos 📍 Start — 10km: Grace Garden Events Place, Bisola Durosinmi Etti, Lekki Phase 1 🏁 Finish (all distances): Eko Atlantic City, … Read more
🗓️ Date: Sunday, May 30, 2027 — Memorial Day Weekend 📍 Location: Waterfront Park, Burlington, Vermont, USA 🏃 Distances: Full Marathon (26.2 mi) | Inaugural Standalone Half Marathon (13.1 mi) | 2-Person Relay | 3-5 Person Relay | Wheelchair Race ⏱️ Start Time: 7:15 AM EDT — Full marathon, half marathon and relays (wave start) … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday 11 October 2026 📍 Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 🏁 Start & Finish: Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3SZ 🏟️ Event Village: Oxford University Parks, South Parks Road OX1 3RF 📏 Distance: 13.1 miles / 21.1 km 🏆 Edition: 15th (founded 2011) 🔧 Organiser: Motiv Sports UK ⏰ Race Start: 09:30 BST — wave/pen … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday, 5 September 2027 📍 Start: Near Tower Bridge, London SE1 🏁 Finish: Cutty Sark, Greenwich SE10 📏 Distance: 13.1 miles / 21.1 km 🕘 Start Time: 09:00 BST (subject to official confirmation) 🎟️ Registration Status: Open — rolling entry, no ballot 💷 Entry Fee: ~£56.50–£61.99 (general entry); £20 + £350 minimum fundraising … Read more
📅 Date: Sunday, May 16, 2027 📍 Location: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA 🏃 Distance: 13.1 miles (Half Marathon) + 5K, 1-Mile Dash, Kids Grunion Run 🕖 Start time: 7:00 AM PDT (Half Marathon) 🏁 Start line: Ocean View Park, 2800 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 🎯 Finish line: Windward Circle, under the Venice … Read more