Marathon Race Guides
Everything you need to know about entering the world's top marathons. Key dates, entry methods, and tips.
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Amsterdam Marathon
RegistrationEurope's flattest and fastest course
Athens Marathon
RegistrationThe original marathon route
Berlin Marathon
BallotWorld Major. Fastest course
Boston Marathon
QualificationWorld Major. Qualification only
Cape Town Marathon
BallotWMM Candidate. Africa's premier race
Chicago Marathon
BallotWorld Major. Flat & fast
Dublin Marathon
BallotNew ballot system for 2026
London Marathon
BallotWorld Major. Most popular
Los Angeles Marathon
RegistrationStadium to the Sea
Manchester Marathon
RegistrationUK's 2nd largest marathon
Mumbai Marathon
RegistrationIndia's largest marathon
Osaka Marathon
BallotJapan's kitchen marathon
Paris Marathon
Registration50,000 runners through Paris
Roma Marathon
Registration2,000 years of history
Seville Marathon
RegistrationFastest & cheapest in Europe
Shanghai Marathon
BallotChina's premier marathon
Sydney Marathon
Ballot7th World Marathon Major
TCS New York City Marathon
BallotWorld Major. Largest marathon
Tokyo Marathon
BallotWorld Major. Hardest to enter
Valencia Marathon
BallotWorld's fastest course