Discover the world's finest marathons

Marathons are very popular sporting events all over the world. If you’re a passionate runner in search of the world’s finest marathons, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most magnificent marathons on the planet. From New York to Tokyo, via Paris and Berlin, these races will take you through breathtaking landscapes and offer you an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking for a marathon on the beach, in the mountains or in the city, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in our selection. So get ready for a unique adventure by taking part in one of the world’s finest marathons!

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Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. It takes place every year in April and attracts thousands of runners from all over the world. The 42.195-kilometre route starts in the town of Hopkinton and ends in Boston, on the famous Boylston Street. The Boston Marathon is also known for its famous “Heartbreak Hill”, a series of hills around 32 kilometers into the race, which are considered a formidable challenge for runners. The race is also known for its festive atmosphere and the incredible support of spectators along the route. The Boston Marathon is a must for all marathon runners.

Marathon name	Test date	Country of event	Event region	Number of participants	Course	Results
Boston Marathon	April	United States	Boston	30 000+	Point to Point, Net Ascension	https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/results/historical
New York Marathon	November	United States	New York	50 000+	Point to Point, Net Ascension	https:/ /results.nyrr.org/event/M2019/finishers
Berlin Marathon	September	Germany	Berlin	40 000+	Circuit, flat	https://results.scc-events.com/2019/?content=detail&fpid=search&pid=search&idp=999999C1820C9D00000000F3&lang=EN
London Marathon	April	United Kingdom	London	40 000+	Circuit, flat	https://results.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2019/
Tokyo Marathon	March	Japan	Tokyo	30 000+	Circuit, flat	https://www.tokyo42195.org/2019en/results/
Chicago Marathon	October	United States	Chicago	40 000+	Circuit, flat	https://www.chicagomarathon.com/results/2019-results/
Paris Marathon	April	France	Paris	50 000+	Circuit, flat	https://www.schneiderelectricparismarathon.com/resultats/2019/us/
Rome Marathon	April	Italy	Rome	20 000+	Circuit, hilly	http://www.maratonadiroma.it/en/results/
Stockholm Marathon	June	Sweden	Stockholm	20 000+	Circuit, flat	https://results.scc-events.com/2019/?content=detail&fpid=search&pid=search&idp=999999C1820C9D000000015C&lang=EN
Vienna Marathon	April	Austria	Vienna	30 000+	Circuit, flat	https://www.vienna-marathon.com/results/?L=1
Rotterdam Marathon	April	Netherlands	Rotterdam	10 000+	Circuit, flat	https://results.sporthive.com/events/6198332939290993920
Amsterdam Marathon	October	Netherlands	Amsterdam	45 000+	Circuit, flat	https://www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl/en/results/
Honolulu Marathon	December	United States	Honolulu	20 000+	Circuit, hilly	https://www.honolulumarathon.org/results-archive/
Lake Baikal Marathon	March	Russia	Irkutsk	2 000+	On ice, hilly	https://www.baikal-marathon.org/results
Great Wall Marathon	May	China	Tianjin	2 500+	Mountain, hilly	https://www.greatwallmarathon.com.cn/result.htm
Death Valley Marathon	February	United States	Death Valley National Park	2 000+	Desert, hilly	https://www.runraceresults.com/Secure/RaceResults.cfm?ID=RCEB2019
Everest Marathon	May	Nepal	Solu Khumbu region	< 200	Mountain, very hilly	https://trailrunningnepal.org/results/2019-results-marathon/
Marathon des Sables	April	Morocco	Sahara	1 000+	Desert, hilly	http://www.darbaroud.com/en/marathon-des-sables/resultats/2019-2/
Ice marathon	February	Antarctica	Union Glacier Camp	50+	On ice, hilly	https://www.icemarathon.com/results
Médoc Marathon	September	France	Bordeaux	8 500+	Circuit through the vineyards	https://www.marathondumedoc.com/resultats/