Race calendar

Races worth running

CCC Restonica Trail
Trail
Corte, France

CCC Restonica Trail

43 km · 3,000 m+

A rugged mountain race in the granite heart of Corsica around the Restonica valley. Wild, steep and gloriously raw island trail running.

Trail Mountain Island
Speedgoat 50K
Trail
Snowbird, USA

Speedgoat 50K

50 km · 3,350 m+

Karl Meltzer's brutal 50 km high in the Wasatch above Snowbird, almost all of it above 2,400 m. Steep, rocky and unapologetically hard.

Trail Mountain Altitude
Media Maraton de Bogota
Road
Bogota, Colombia

Media Maraton de Bogota

21.1 km · 10 km

Colombia's biggest road race, run at 2,600 m through the heart of Bogota. The altitude is brutal but the crowd and the energy are electric.

Road Half Marathon Altitude
Quito 42K Marathon
Road
Quito, Ecuador

Quito 42K Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A lung-busting marathon at 2,850 m through the colonial heart of Ecuador's capital. The altitude bites but the old town is spectacular.

Road Marathon Altitude
Lofoten Skyrace
Trail
Lofoten, Norway

Lofoten Skyrace

24 km · 1,600 m+

A wild skyrace on Norway's Lofoten islands, with sharp ridgelines plunging straight into the Arctic sea. Short, steep and spectacular.

Trail Skyrace Mountain
Ultra Trail Los Nevados
Trail
Manizales, Colombia

Ultra Trail Los Nevados

100 km · 6,000 m+

A high-altitude ultra through Colombia's coffee region and paramo, beneath the snow-capped volcanoes of Los Nevados. Thin air and vivid landscapes.

Trail Ultra Altitude Volcanic
Sierre-Zinal
Trail
Sierre, Switzerland

Sierre-Zinal

31 km · 2,200 m+

The Race of Five 4000m Peaks, a fast and historic mountain classic with views of the Matterhorn. Legendary among sky runners for its speed and scenery.

Trail Mountain Iconic Sky Race
Leadville Trail 100 Run
Trail
Leadville, USA

Leadville Trail 100 Run

161 km · 4,800 m+

The Race Across the Sky, run entirely above 2,800 m in the Colorado Rockies. Thin air, Hope Pass and a finish where the whole town stays up to cheer.

Trail Ultra Altitude Iconic
Squamish 50
Trail
Squamish, Canada

Squamish 50

80 km · 3,350 m+

A rooty, technical romp through the coastal rainforest between mountains and ocean in British Columbia. A West Coast cult classic.

Trail Ultra Technical Forest
Maratona de Florianopolis
Road
Florianopolis, Brazil

Maratona de Florianopolis

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

An island marathon along the beaches and bridges of one of Brazil's prettiest cities. Sun, sea and Santa Catarina hospitality.

Road Marathon Coastal Scenic
Grand Raid des Pyrenees
Trail
Vielle-Aure, France

Grand Raid des Pyrenees

120 km · 7,500 m+

A high, wild traverse of the French Pyrenees with huge climbs and remote ridgelines. Demanding mountain running far from the crowds.

Trail Ultra Mountain Pyrenees
Brazil 135+ Ultramarathon
Trail
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brazil 135+ Ultramarathon

217 km · 9,000 m+

A relentless 217 km ultra on the Caminho da Fe pilgrimage route through the mountains of Minas Gerais. Heat, climbing and a strict cutoff.

Trail Ultra Extreme
Reykjavik Marathon
Road
Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run the edge of Iceland's capital with ocean, lava fields and that otherworldly northern light. A bucket-list backdrop in the heart of the running festival.

Road Marathon Scenic
Sky Marathon Monte Rosa
Trail
Alagna, Italy

Sky Marathon Monte Rosa

35 km · 3,500 m+

A true sky race climbing toward the glaciers of Monte Rosa above Alagna. Steep, exposed and high-altitude racing for experienced mountain runners.

Trail Mountain Sky Race Altitude
Matterhorn Ultraks
Trail
Zermatt, Switzerland

Matterhorn Ultraks

49 km · 3,600 m+

A high sky race in the shadow of the Matterhorn above Zermatt. Relentless climbs and the most famous mountain in the Alps watching over you.

Trail Mountain Sky Race
Tromso Skyrace
Trail
Tromso, Norway

Tromso Skyrace

45 km · 4,500 m+

One of the most technical skyraces on the planet, crossing the exposed Hamperokken ridge above the Arctic Circle. For confident mountain runners only.

Trail Skyrace Technical
Maratona de Brasilia
Road
Brasilia, Brazil

Maratona de Brasilia

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run among the modernist monuments of Brazil's purpose-built capital on wide, flat avenues. Bold architecture every step.

Road Marathon
UTMB TDS
Trail
Courmayeur, Italy

UTMB TDS

145 km · 9,100 m+

The wildest, most technical race of UTMB week, on remote high-mountain paths from Courmayeur. Rugged, demanding and unforgettable for experienced trail runners.

Trail Ultra UTMB Mountain
UTMB OCC
Trail
Orsieres, Switzerland

UTMB OCC

56 km · 3,500 m+

The shortest UTMB race, from Orsieres to Chamonix, perfect for a first taste of the world's biggest trail festival. Fast, scenic and fiercely competitive.

Trail Ultra UTMB Mountain
UTMB — Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
Trail
Chamonix, France

UTMB — Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

171 km · 10,000 m+

The crown jewel of world trail running. 171 km around the Mont Blanc massif through three countries — the atmosphere in Chamonix is something every runner should experience at least once. If the mountains and the suffering call to you, this is the peak of the season.

Trail Ultra Iconic
UTMB CCC
Trail
Courmayeur, Italy

UTMB CCC

101 km · 6,100 m+

The little sister of UTMB, from Courmayeur to Chamonix over the same legendary trails. A 100 km mountain ultra that is a dream goal in its own right.

Trail Ultra UTMB Mountain
Inca Trail Marathon
Trail
Cusco, Peru

Inca Trail Marathon

42.2 km · trail

Run the ancient Inca Trail over high passes to a finish at the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu. One of the most extraordinary and difficult marathons in the world.

Trail Marathon Altitude Historic Iconic
TCS Sydney Marathon
Road
Sydney, Australia

TCS Sydney Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

The newest Abbott Major, finishing at the Opera House with the Harbour Bridge on the route. A scenic, fast-growing race that has quickly become a southern-hemisphere must-do.

Road Marathon Iconic Major
Mexico City Marathon
Road
Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City Marathon

42.2 km · road

Run at 2,240 m through the Aztec capital, from Reforma to the Zocalo. The altitude bites, but the history and the crowds make it unforgettable.

Road Marathon Altitude
Sapporo Marathon Hokkaido
Road
Sapporo, Japan

Sapporo Marathon Hokkaido

42.2 km · road

A cool northern summer marathon through the parks and avenues of Hokkaido's capital. Mild weather and tidy Japanese organisation make for a pleasant fast run.

Road Marathon Scenic
Bali Marathon
Road
Bali, Indonesia

Bali Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run past rice terraces, temples and villages in eastern Bali far from the tourist crowds. A cultural, scenic island marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Marathon SSQ Quebec City
Road
Quebec City, Canada

Marathon SSQ Quebec City

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A scenic run through the only walled city in North America, along the St Lawrence to old Quebec. French-Canadian charm and history throughout.

Road Marathon Scenic Historic
Asuncion Marathon
Road
Asuncion, Paraguay

Asuncion Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Paraguay's flagship marathon through the riverside capital on the Paraguay River. A warm, growing race in the heart of South America.

Road Marathon
Transalpine Run
Trail
Oberstdorf, Germany

Transalpine Run

250 km · 15,000 m+ (8 stages)

A legendary eight-day stage race across the Alps from Germany to Italy, run in pairs. Big mountains, big days and an unforgettable team adventure.

Trail Ultra Stage Race Alps
Wasatch Front 100
Trail
Wasatch, Utah, USA

Wasatch Front 100

161 km · 7,900 m+

One hundred miles of heaven and hell along the rugged Wasatch crest above Salt Lake City. A historic and ferociously tough mountain 100.

Trail Ultra 100 Miles Altitude
Petra Desert Marathon
Trail
Petra, Jordan

Petra Desert Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run past the rose-red rock of ancient Petra and out into the desert beyond. A marathon through one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Trail Marathon Desert Historic
The Rut
Trail
Big Sky, Montana, USA

The Rut

50 km · 3,200 m+

A brutally steep skyrace on the scree slopes of Lone Peak in Montana. Big climbs, loose rock and huge Rocky Mountain views.

Trail Skyrace Mountain
Maraton de Medellin
Road
Medellin, Colombia

Maraton de Medellin

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run through the City of Eternal Spring in the green Andean valleys of Colombia. Lively crowds and perfect year-round weather.

Road Marathon
Run Rabbit Run 100
Trail
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA

Run Rabbit Run 100

161 km · 6,200 m+

A classic Colorado 100-miler through the aspen forests and high country above Steamboat Springs. Generous prize money draws a deep field.

Trail Ultra 100 Miles
Julian Alps Trail Run
Trail
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Julian Alps Trail Run

100 km · 6,500 m+

A spectacular loop through the Julian Alps around Triglav and Kranjska Gora. Turquoise rivers, alpine passes and the best of Slovenia's mountains.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Jungfrau Marathon
Trail
Interlaken, Switzerland

Jungfrau Marathon

42.2 km · 1,800 m+

From Interlaken up to the glacier under the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. One of the most beautiful mountain marathons in the world, climbing all the way to the finish.

Trail Marathon Mountain Scenic
Patagonian International Marathon
Trail
Torres del Paine, Chile

Patagonian International Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run beneath the granite towers and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park. Wild Patagonian wind and some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth.

Trail Marathon Scenic Patagonia
Tor des Geants
Trail
Courmayeur, Italy

Tor des Geants

330 km · 24,000 m+

A 330 km non-stop loop of the Aosta Valley with 24,000 m of climbing and almost no sleep. The Endurance Trail is one of the hardest things a runner can attempt.

Trail Ultra Mountain Iconic Endurance
Ladakh Marathon
Road
Leh, India

Ladakh Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 7 km

One of the highest certified marathons in the world, run at 3,500 m in the Indian Himalayas. Stark, beautiful and genuinely breathtaking.

Road Marathon Altitude Scenic
Tallinn Marathon
Road
Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat marathon around the fairytale medieval old town and Baltic coast of Estonia's capital. Cobbles, spires and sea air.

Road Marathon Scenic Historic
Vilnius Marathon
Road
Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat, scenic run through the baroque old town of Lithuania's capital. One of the Baltic region's friendliest autumn marathons.

Road Marathon
Vietnam Mountain Marathon
Trail
Sapa, Vietnam

Vietnam Mountain Marathon

70 km · 3,600 m+

A beautiful ultra through the terraced rice paddies and hill-tribe villages around Sapa. Lush, humid and culturally rich.

Trail Ultra Culture
Oslo Marathon
Road
Oslo, Norway

Oslo Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Fjord views and crisp Nordic air through the Norwegian capital, with multiple distances for every level. A clean, scenic early-autumn run.

Road Marathon Scenic
Ben Nevis Ultra by UTMB
Trail
Fort William, United Kingdom

Ben Nevis Ultra by UTMB

90 km · 4,500 m+

A rugged Highland ultra in the shadow of Britain's highest peak. Bog, ridge and glen on a wild UTMB World Series course in the Scottish mountains.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Glen Coe Skyline
Trail
Kinlochleven, United Kingdom

Glen Coe Skyline

52 km · 4,750 m+

A serious mountaineering skyrace over the knife-edge ridges of the Scottish Highlands, including the famous Aonach Eagach. No place for the faint-hearted.

Trail Skyrace Technical
Maraton de Buenos Aires
Road
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Maraton de Buenos Aires

42.2 km · road

A flat, fast loop through the elegant avenues and parks of the Paris of South America. Spring weather and quick times draw a strong field.

Road Marathon Fast
Pikes Peak Marathon
Trail
Manitou Springs, USA

Pikes Peak Marathon

42.2 km · 2,400 m+

America's Ultimate Challenge, climbing from Manitou Springs to the 4,300 m summit of Pikes Peak and back. Thin air and relentless gradient make it a legend.

Trail Marathon Mountain Altitude Iconic
Wachau Marathon
Road
Krems, Austria

Wachau Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run along the Danube through the vineyard-clad Wachau valley, a UNESCO landscape. Flat, scenic and finished with a glass of Austrian wine.

Road Marathon Scenic
Whistler Alpine Meadows by UTMB
Trail
Whistler, Canada

Whistler Alpine Meadows by UTMB

100 km · 5,000 m+

A spectacular alpine ultra in the Coast Mountains around Whistler. Wildflower meadows, glaciers and a UTMB World Series stamp.

Trail Ultra UTMB Mountain
Ultra Pirineu
Trail
Baga, Spain

Ultra Pirineu

100 km · 6,800 m+

A classic 100 km through the Cadi-Moixero range of the Catalan Pyrenees. Big climbs, high ridges and passionate crowds in the Spanish mountains.

Trail Ultra Mountain Pyrenees
Nice Cote d'Azur by UTMB
Trail
Nice, France

Nice Cote d'Azur by UTMB

105 km · 6,000 m+

From the peaks of the Mercantour down to the Mediterranean promenade in Nice. A dramatic mountain-to-sea ultra finishing on the French Riviera.

Trail Ultra Mountain Coastal
BMW Berlin Marathon
Road
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

42.2 km · road

The fastest marathon course on earth and home to most world records. Pancake-flat, perfectly paced and built for PBs — if you want to run your quickest 42.2, it is here.

Road Marathon Iconic Fast Major
Warsaw Marathon
Road
Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Marathon

42.2 km · road

A flat tour of Poland's rebuilt capital, from the Old Town to the river. Big crowds and good autumn weather make for a smooth, fast day.

Road Marathon
Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon
Road
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A night run beneath the Petronas Towers through the heart of the Malaysian capital. Warm, atmospheric and surprisingly fast in the cooler hours.

Road Marathon
EDP Lisbon Marathon
Road
Lisbon, Portugal

EDP Lisbon Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A fast riverside route along the Tagus to the monuments of Belem. Flat, sunny and famous for quick autumn times.

Road Marathon Scenic Fast
Cologne Marathon
Road
Cologne, Germany

Cologne Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A loud, flat city marathon along the Rhine under the shadow of the great cathedral. Carnival energy and big crowds make the kilometres fly.

Road Marathon
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Road
Minneapolis, USA

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

42.2 km · 16 km · 10 km · 5 km

The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America, looping past lakes and the Mississippi in autumn colour from Minneapolis to St Paul.

Road Marathon Scenic
Run in Lyon Marathon
Road
Lyon, France

Run in Lyon Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run between two rivers through the gastronomic capital of France past Renaissance squares. A scenic, well-organised autumn marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Brussels Marathon
Road
Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A run through the historic and European heart of Belgium, past the Atomium and the Grand-Place. Friendly crowds and good autumn weather.

Road Marathon
Cusco Marathon
Road
Cusco, Peru

Cusco Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A high-altitude run at 3,400 m through the ancient Inca capital. Cobbled streets, colonial squares and the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Road Marathon Altitude Historic
Zagreb Marathon
Road
Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb Marathon

42.2 km · road

The capital's flagship marathon through the heart of Zagreb. A fast, flat course, great for first-timers at the marathon distance. The autumn date means ideal temperatures for the run of your life.

Road Marathon
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Road
Chicago, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

42.2 km · road

Flat, fast and famous for fast times through 29 vibrant neighbourhoods. Huge crowds and a friendly course make it one of the best big-city marathons to chase a goal.

Road Marathon Iconic Fast Major
Munich Marathon
Road
Munich, Germany

Munich Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

An autumn run through Bavaria's capital finishing in the 1972 Olympic Stadium. Tree-lined parks and beer-garden crowds give it a relaxed, festive feel.

Road Marathon
Budapest Marathon
Road
Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Marathon

42.2 km · relay

Both banks of the Danube, Parliament and the Chain Bridge on a scenic autumn course. One of Central Europe's most beautiful and best-value marathons.

Road Marathon Scenic
Melbourne Marathon
Road
Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A flat city run finishing on the hallowed turf of the MCG. Big crowds and a stadium finish make it Australia's marquee spring marathon.

Road Marathon
Eindhoven Marathon
Road
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Eindhoven Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat, fast Dutch marathon with famously enthusiastic crowds lining every kilometre. A great hidden PB option in October.

Road Marathon Fast
Cappadocia Ultra-Trail by UTMB
Trail
Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia Ultra-Trail by UTMB

119 km · 3,700 m+

Run among the fairy chimneys, cave churches and lunar valleys of Cappadocia. A surreal, runnable ultra through one of the most unique landscapes on Earth.

Trail Ultra Scenic
Bilbao Night Marathon
Road
Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao Night Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A rare evening marathon through the Basque city of Bilbao past the Guggenheim. Cool night air and a festive, floodlit atmosphere.

Road Marathon Night
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Road
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 8 km

Start and finish inside the Olympic Stadium on a flat, fast loop along the Amstel river. One of Europe's quickest courses with reliably crisp autumn conditions.

Road Marathon Fast
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Road
Toronto, Canada

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 5 km

Canada's marquee marathon and national record course, flat along Lake Ontario. Crisp autumn air and a fast layout make it a PB favourite.

Road Marathon Fast
Jakarta Marathon
Road
Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Indonesia's flagship marathon through the streets of its sprawling capital, with vibrant local support. Tropical heat and a true taste of Southeast Asia.

Road Marathon
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Road
Cape Town, South Africa

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km

A flat, fast course under Table Mountain, fast becoming Africa's premier marathon. Stunning scenery and a serious shot at a PB.

Road Marathon Scenic Fast
Bucharest Marathon
Road
Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run through the grand boulevards of Romania's capital, past the enormous Palace of Parliament. A big, flat autumn city marathon.

Road Marathon
Templiers Festival des Templiers
Trail
Millau, France

Templiers Festival des Templiers

73 km · 3,300 m+

The historic festival of French trail running on the limestone causses above Millau. Technical terrain and a fervent atmosphere at the spiritual home of the sport.

Trail Ultra Iconic
Snowdonia Marathon Eryri
Trail
Snowdonia, United Kingdom

Snowdonia Marathon Eryri

42.2 km · 800 m+

A wild road-and-trail marathon circling the foot of Snowdon through the heart of Welsh mountain country. No frills, just stunning scenery and a brutal final climb.

Trail Marathon Mountain Scenic
Limone Extreme SkyRace
Trail
Limone sul Garda, Italy

Limone Extreme SkyRace

28 km · 2,300 m+

A steep, lung-busting skyrace high above the blue water of Lake Garda. The season-finale atmosphere is electric.

Trail Skyrace Mountain
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Road
Frankfurt, Germany

Mainova Frankfurt Marathon

42.2 km · road

A flat, fast classic that ends with a red-carpet finish inside the Festhalle. Slick organisation and a stadium finale make it a favourite for time goals.

Road Marathon Fast
Venicemarathon
Road
Venice, Italy

Venicemarathon

42.2 km · 10 km

From Riviera del Brenta villas to the floating finish in Venice, crossing a pontoon bridge over the Grand Canal. A one-of-a-kind scenic point-to-point.

Road Marathon Scenic
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Road
Dublin, Ireland

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

42.2 km · road

Famous for its friendly crowds and Georgian streets, the Dublin marathon carries you on a wave of craic to a city-centre finish. One of Europe's warmest welcomes.

Road Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon
Road
Washington, USA

Marine Corps Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km

The People's Marathon, run past the monuments of Washington and supported by the US Marines. No prize money, just pride and a finish at the Iwo Jima Memorial.

Road Marathon Iconic
Manila Marathon
Road
Manila, Philippines

Manila Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A pre-dawn run through the Philippine capital, from Bonifacio Global City along the bay. The country's premier international marathon.

Road Marathon
Lausanne Marathon
Road
Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run along the shore of Lake Geneva through vineyards with the Alps across the water. A scenic, gently rolling autumn marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Ljubljana Marathon
Road
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat, fast tour of Slovenia's charming green capital past the castle and along the river. One of the best-value marathons in Central Europe.

Road Marathon Fast Scenic
Javelina Jundred
Trail
Arizona, USA

Javelina Jundred

161 km · 100 mi

A Halloween 100-miler of desert loops in the Arizona sun, famous for costumes and a party-like base camp. Fast, fun and gloriously weird.

Trail Ultra Desert
Kullamannen by UTMB
Trail
Molle, Sweden

Kullamannen by UTMB

100 km · 3,000 m+

A dark, atmospheric autumn ultra along the rugged Kullaberg coast of southern Sweden. Headtorch nights and wild Nordic shoreline in the UTMB World Series.

Trail Ultra Coastal
Polar Circle Marathon
Trail
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Polar Circle Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

The coolest marathon on Earth, run on the Greenland ice sheet and tundra near the Arctic Circle. Glaciers, icecap and the chance of northern lights.

Trail Marathon Polar Scenic
TCS New York City Marathon
Road
New York, USA

TCS New York City Marathon

42.2 km · road

The largest marathon in the world, tracing all five boroughs to a finish in Central Park. The roar on First Avenue and the bridges make it an unforgettable rite of passage.

Road Marathon Iconic Major
Maratona do Porto
Road
Porto, Portugal

Maratona do Porto

42.2 km · road

Along the Douro to the Atlantic, past port cellars and the old town's bridges. A scenic, affordable autumn marathon in northern Portugal.

Road Marathon Scenic
Beijing Marathon
Road
Beijing, China

Beijing Marathon

42.2 km · road

From Tiananmen Square through the heart of the Chinese capital, a huge and historic autumn marathon. Big numbers, big atmosphere.

Road Marathon
Auckland Marathon
Road
Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 12 km

Cross the Harbour Bridge at dawn on the way to the city, with views over the Waitemata. New Zealand's biggest and most scenic marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Soweto Marathon
Road
Johannesburg, South Africa

Soweto Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

The People's Race past the landmarks of the struggle, from Soweto to the FNB Stadium. Hilly, high-altitude and deeply meaningful.

Road Marathon Historic
Athens Authentic Marathon
Road
Athens, Greece

Athens Authentic Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km · 5 km

The original route from Marathon to Athens, finishing in the marble Panathenaic Stadium. Hilly and humbling, it is the most historic 42.2 you can run.

Road Marathon Iconic Historic
Istanbul Marathon
Road
Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Marathon

42.2 km · 15 km · 8 km

The only marathon run across two continents, starting in Asia and crossing the Bosphorus Bridge into Europe. A truly unique intercontinental experience.

Road Marathon Iconic
Marathon Nice-Cannes
Road
Nice, France

Marathon Nice-Cannes

42.2 km · relay

A flat marathon along the French Riviera from Nice to Cannes with the Mediterranean by your side the whole way. Palm trees and sea breeze.

Road Marathon Scenic Coastal
Maraton de La Paz
Road
La Paz, Bolivia

Maraton de La Paz

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

One of the highest road marathons on Earth, starting above 4,000 m on the Altiplano and dropping into La Paz. Brutal thin air and Andean drama.

Road Marathon Altitude
Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok
Road
Bangkok, Thailand

Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A pre-dawn start past temples and palaces to beat the tropical heat. Flat, exotic and a great excuse to race in the Land of Smiles.

Road Marathon
Volcano Marathon
Trail
Atacama, Chile

Volcano Marathon

42.2 km · ultra option

One of the world's highest desert marathons, run above 4,000 m in the Atacama near the Andean volcanoes. Otherworldly, dusty and severe.

Trail Marathon Desert Altitude
Queenstown Marathon
Trail
Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run mostly off-road along the lakes and rivers of New Zealand's adventure capital under the Remarkables. Possibly the most scenic marathon in Australasia.

Trail Marathon Scenic
JFK 50 Mile
Trail
Maryland, USA

JFK 50 Mile

80 km · 50 mi

The largest and oldest ultramarathon in the United States, mixing the Appalachian Trail, the C&O Canal towpath and country roads. A November institution.

Trail Ultra Iconic
Philadelphia Marathon
Road
Philadelphia, USA

Philadelphia Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 8 km

From Independence Hall to the Rocky steps and along the Schuylkill river. A flat, historic autumn marathon with a big-city feel and friendly vibe.

Road Marathon
Great Ethiopian Run
Road
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Great Ethiopian Run

10 km

Africa's biggest road race, a 10 km party at 2,400 m through the streets of Addis with some of the world's best distance runners. Colour, music and thin air.

Road Altitude Iconic
Oman by UTMB
Trail
Hajar Mountains, Oman

Oman by UTMB

137 km · 7,800 m+

A dramatic desert-mountain ultra through the limestone canyons and ancient villages of the Hajar range. The UTMB World Series in Arabia.

Trail Ultra UTMB Desert
Cruce de los Andes
Trail
Bariloche, Argentina

Cruce de los Andes

100 km · 3 stages

A three-day stage race crossing the Andes between Argentina and Chile through Patagonian forest and lakes. A bucket-list team adventure.

Trail Ultra Stage Race Adventure
SainteLyon
Trail
Lyon, France

SainteLyon

78 km · 2,200 m+

A legendary winter night run from Saint-Etienne to Lyon, thousands of head torches snaking through the cold dark hills. An iconic French ultra.

Trail Ultra Night
Ultra-Trail Cape Town
Trail
Cape Town, South Africa

Ultra-Trail Cape Town

100 km · 4,300 m+

A stunning ultra around Table Mountain National Park, finishing under the cable car. World-class scenery on the tip of Africa.

Trail Ultra Iconic
Firenze Marathon
Road
Florence, Italy

Firenze Marathon

42.2 km · road

Renaissance Florence at running pace — the Duomo, the Arno and a finish in front of the Piazza Santa Croce. Flat, beautiful and steeped in art.

Road Marathon Scenic Historic
Shanghai Marathon
Road
Shanghai, China

Shanghai Marathon

42.2 km · road

A flat, fast course from the Bund along the Huangpu river past Shanghai's futuristic skyline. One of China's premier autumn marathons.

Road Marathon Fast
Maraton Donostia San Sebastian
Road
San Sebastian, Spain

Maraton Donostia San Sebastian

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat Basque marathon around the beautiful bay of La Concha. Great food, mild autumn weather and a stunning coastal finish.

Road Marathon Scenic
Kilimanjaro Stage Run
Trail
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Stage Run

260 km · 7 stages

A multi-day stage run circling the foot of Kilimanjaro through forests, villages and savannah. A genuine African running expedition.

Trail Ultra Stage Race Adventure
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
Trail
Thredbo, Australia

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB

100 km · 4,000 m+

An alpine ultra over Australia's highest peaks in the Snowy Mountains. Wide-open high country and a UTMB World Series finale.

Trail Ultra UTMB Mountain
Kepler Challenge
Trail
Te Anau, New Zealand

Kepler Challenge

60 km · 1,300 m+

A classic run on New Zealand's Kepler Track, climbing to alpine ridgelines above Fiordland's lakes. One of the Great Walks at race pace.

Trail Mountain Iconic
Valencia Marathon
Road
Valencia, Spain

Valencia Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km

The fastest marathon in Spain and a rising star for record chasers — flat, cool December weather and a finish over water at the City of Arts and Sciences.

Road Marathon Fast
California International Marathon
Road
Sacramento, USA

California International Marathon

42.2 km · relay

A net-downhill point-to-point from Folsom to the State Capitol, famous as a December PB and Trials qualifier. Cool, fast and built for fast times.

Road Marathon Fast
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Road
Singapore, Singapore

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A humid night-and-dawn run past Marina Bay and the city's glittering skyline. Hot and steamy, but the lights and the finish make it special.

Road Marathon
Ultra Paine
Trail
Torres del Paine, Chile

Ultra Paine

80 km · 3,000 m+

A demanding ultra circling the lakes and towers of Torres del Paine. Raw Patagonian wilderness and relentless wind.

Trail Ultra Patagonia Scenic
Ultra Trail Thailand
Trail
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ultra Trail Thailand

100 km · 5,300 m+

A jungle ultra in the mountains of northern Thailand, with steep climbs, waterfalls and tropical heat. A warm winter escape for ultra runners.

Trail Ultra Jungle
Honolulu Marathon
Road
Honolulu, USA

Honolulu Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km

A sunrise start with fireworks over Waikiki and a run around Diamond Head. No cut-off, tropical heat and a famously welcoming Hawaiian race.

Road Marathon Scenic
Antarctic Ice Marathon
Trail
Union Glacier, Antarctica

Antarctic Ice Marathon

42.2 km · 100 km option

Run on snow and ice at the foot of the Ellsworth Mountains, just 1,000 km from the South Pole. The southernmost marathon on Earth, in brutal sub-zero cold.

Trail Marathon Polar Iconic
Zurich Maraton de Malaga
Road
Malaga, Spain

Zurich Maraton de Malaga

42.2 km · road

A flat, sunny December marathon along the Costa del Sol promenade and through Picasso's old town. Warm winter racing on the Spanish coast.

Road Marathon Scenic
Taipei Marathon
Road
Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 9 km

A cool December run past Taipei 101 and along the riverside parks. Flat, fast and one of the best-organised marathons in Asia.

Road Marathon Fast
Walt Disney World Marathon
Road
Orlando, USA

Walt Disney World Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

Run through all four Disney parks with characters, fireworks and a medal worth the early start. A bucket-list weekend for runners and families alike.

Road Marathon
Dubai Marathon
Road
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km · 4 km

Pancake-flat along Jumeirah Beach Road past gleaming skyscrapers, famous for fast times and rich fields. A desert PB in the winter sun.

Road Marathon Fast
Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City Marathon
Road
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A flat, fast night-into-dawn run through the energy of Saigon. Vietnam's biggest international marathon, with huge local support.

Road Marathon
HK100 Ultra Trail
Trail
Hong Kong, China

HK100 Ultra Trail

103 km · 4,500 m+

Along the MacLehose Trail from Sai Kung over the green hills above the city. A surprisingly wild 100 km a stone's throw from Hong Kong's skyscrapers.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Chevron Houston Marathon
Road
Houston, USA

Chevron Houston Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A flat, fast January course famous as a US Olympic Trials and PB venue. Cool winter air and loud Texan crowds make for quick times.

Road Marathon Fast
Tata Mumbai Marathon
Road
Mumbai, India

Tata Mumbai Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

India's biggest road race, with millions cheering over the Sea Link and along Marine Drive. An overwhelming wall of sound and colour from start to finish.

Road Marathon
Cairo Marathon
Road
Cairo, Egypt

Cairo Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run past mosques, the Nile and the ancient heart of Cairo with the Pyramids never far away. A historic North African marathon.

Road Marathon Historic
Marrakech Marathon
Road
Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

Palm groves, ramparts and the medina on a flat winter course in the Red City. Warm sun and exotic surroundings make it a perfect escape marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Black Canyon Ultras
Trail
Arizona, USA

Black Canyon Ultras

100 km · 60 km

A net-downhill desert 100 km on the Black Canyon Trail, a popular Western States qualifier. Fast, flowing single-track through the Arizona backcountry.

Trail Ultra Desert
Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB
Trail
Rotorua, New Zealand

Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB

102 km · 2,500 m+

Run through ancient redwood forest, geothermal valleys and lakes around Rotorua. A flowing, runnable UTMB World Series ultra in the North Island.

Trail Ultra Forest
Zurich Maraton de Sevilla
Road
Seville, Spain

Zurich Maraton de Sevilla

42.2 km · road

Europe's flattest marathon and a winter PB machine — cool air, no hills and the orange-scented streets of Andalusia. Ideal if you want a fast February time.

Road Marathon Fast
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
Road
Las Vegas, USA

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

The only time you can run the Strip at night, past the neon and the casinos. A party marathon under the Las Vegas lights.

Road Marathon Night
Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon
Road
Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat seaside marathon along the Mediterranean promenade with mild winter weather. Sunny, fast and full of beach-city energy.

Road Marathon Scenic
Transgrancanaria
Trail
Gran Canaria, Spain

Transgrancanaria

126 km · 7,000 m+

Cross Gran Canaria from coast to coast through the night, over volcanic peaks and ravines. A demanding winter ultra that opens the European season.

Trail Ultra Island Mountain
Osaka Marathon
Road
Osaka, Japan

Osaka Marathon

42.2 km · road

A flat, fast winter marathon past Osaka Castle with the famously polite and enthusiastic Japanese crowds. Excellent organisation and cool conditions.

Road Marathon Fast
Kilimanjaro Marathon
Road
Moshi, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 5 km

Run in the shadow of Africa's highest peak through Tanzanian villages and coffee farms. Hot, hilly and unforgettable with Kilimanjaro on the horizon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Guadalajara Marathon
Road
Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A big, lively marathon through the cultural capital of western Mexico. Mariachi, altitude and warm Jalisco hospitality.

Road Marathon
Tokyo Marathon
Road
Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km

Japan's flagship Abbott World Marathon Major — flat, fast and ruthlessly organised, with the whole city lining the streets. A bucket-list start line for chasing a personal best.

Road Marathon Iconic Major
Antarctica Marathon
Trail
King George Island, Antarctica

Antarctica Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

Run on King George Island among penguins and research stations, hopping zodiacs between loops. A true seventh-continent adventure marathon.

Trail Marathon Polar
Zurich Marato Barcelona
Road
Barcelona, Spain

Zurich Marato Barcelona

42.2 km · 10 km

Gaudi architecture, Mediterranean light and a buzzing course past the Sagrada Familia. A flat, scenic city marathon with perfect early-spring weather.

Road Marathon Scenic
Nagoya Women's Marathon
Road
Nagoya, Japan

Nagoya Women's Marathon

42.2 km · road

The largest women-only marathon in the world, where every finisher receives a Tiffany pendant from a tuxedoed hander. Fast, flat and joyfully celebratory.

Road Marathon Women Fast
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB
Trail
Chianti, Italy

Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB

73 km · 3,000 m+

Vineyards, cypress avenues and medieval hilltop towns across the Tuscan Chianti hills. A scenic, runnable UTMB World Series race with a glass of wine at the finish.

Trail Ultra Scenic Tuscany
Acea Run Rome The Marathon
Road
Rome, Italy

Acea Run Rome The Marathon

42.2 km · 5 km

Run past the Colosseum, the Vatican and 2,000 years of history on cobbles and grand avenues. A marathon that is as much pilgrimage as race.

Road Marathon Scenic Historic
Los Angeles Marathon
Road
Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles Marathon

42.2 km · road

The Stadium to the Stars course from Dodger Stadium toward the Pacific, past Hollywood and Beverly Hills. A sun-soaked tour of LA's icons.

Road Marathon Scenic
Seoul Marathon
Road
Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Marathon

42.2 km · road

One of Asia's fastest and oldest marathons, finishing in the Olympic Stadium. Flat roads and cool spring air make it a serious PB course.

Road Marathon Fast
Eco-Trail de Paris
Trail
Paris, France

Eco-Trail de Paris

80 km · 1,200 m+

A surprising 80 km of forest and riverside trail that finishes on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. Proof that a great ultra can end in the heart of a capital.

Trail Ultra Urban
Two Oceans Marathon
Road
Cape Town, South Africa

Two Oceans Marathon

56 km · 21.1 km

Billed as the world's most beautiful marathon, the 56 km ultra rounds the Cape Peninsula over Chapman's Peak. Spectacular ocean views and a true bucket-list ultra.

Road Ultra Scenic Iconic
Milano Marathon
Road
Milan, Italy

Milano Marathon

42.2 km · relay

Italy's fastest marathon, looping through fashionable Milan with a relay option for teams. Flat and modern, perfect for a spring time goal.

Road Marathon Fast
Maratona de Sao Paulo
Road
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Maratona de Sao Paulo

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A big-city marathon through the parks and avenues of South America's largest metropolis. Energetic crowds and a fast-growing field.

Road Marathon
Maraton de Santiago
Road
Santiago, Chile

Maraton de Santiago

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run beneath the snow-capped Andes through the Chilean capital on a clear autumn morning. A scenic, well-organised South American classic.

Road Marathon Scenic
Cardiff Marathon
Road
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff Marathon

42.2 km · road

A flat, friendly spring marathon through the Welsh capital past the castle and the bay. A great first marathon with strong local support.

Road Marathon
Linz Marathon
Road
Linz, Austria

Linz Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · relay

A flat, fast marathon across the Danube and through the streets of Linz. Renowned for quick times and slick Austrian organisation.

Road Marathon Fast
Marathon des Sables
Trail
Sahara, Morocco

Marathon des Sables

~250 km · 6 stages · self-supported

The toughest footrace on Earth — six self-supported days across the Sahara carrying your own food and kit. Sand, heat and pure survival for the bravest runners.

Trail Ultra Desert Iconic Stage Race
North Pole Marathon
Trail
North Pole, Arctic

North Pole Marathon

42.2 km · marathon

The world's only certified marathon run on the frozen Arctic Ocean at the Geographic North Pole. Minus 30 and floating on six feet of ice.

Trail Marathon Polar Iconic
Patagonia Run by UTMB
Trail
San Martin de los Andes, Argentina

Patagonia Run by UTMB

100 km · 5,000 m+

A high Andean ultra through lakes, forests and peaks of Argentine Patagonia. A UTMB World Series race at the bottom of the world.

Trail Ultra Mountain Patagonia
Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
Road
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

42.2 km · road

From the Champs-Elysees past the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Seine — a marathon that doubles as a sightseeing tour of Paris in spring. Big, beautiful and beginner-friendly.

Road Marathon Scenic
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Road
Rotterdam, Netherlands

NN Marathon Rotterdam

42.2 km · 10 km

Famously fast and famously loud — the Dutch crowd carries you across the Erasmus Bridge and back. One of the best courses in the world for a spring PB.

Road Marathon Fast
Brighton Marathon
Road
Brighton, United Kingdom

Brighton Marathon

42.2 km · 10 km

A seaside spring marathon along the Brighton coast with a party atmosphere and a finish on the front. Fun, fast in places and full of character.

Road Marathon Scenic
Zurich Marathon
Road
Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Marathon

42.2 km · road

A lakeside out-and-back along the Zurichsee with Alpine views on a clear day. Flat, fast and immaculately Swiss.

Road Marathon Scenic
Canberra Marathon
Road
Canberra, Australia

Canberra Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A flat, fast autumn marathon around the lake and parliamentary landmarks of Australia's capital. A long-running PB favourite.

Road Marathon Fast
Hannover Marathon
Road
Hannover, Germany

Hannover Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

One of Germany's biggest spring marathons, flat and fast with a finish in the HDI-Arena. A reliable early-season PB course.

Road Marathon Fast
Maraton de Montevideo
Road
Montevideo, Uruguay

Maraton de Montevideo

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat marathon along the long Rambla waterfront of Uruguay's relaxed capital. Sea breeze and South American warmth.

Road Marathon Coastal
Belgrade Marathon
Road
Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 5 km

A run through the lively capital where the Sava meets the Danube, past the fortress and bohemian quarter. Warm Balkan hospitality throughout.

Road Marathon
Penyagolosa Trails - Spain by UTMB
Trail
Castellon, Spain

Penyagolosa Trails - Spain by UTMB

108 km · 5,400 m+

A pilgrimage trail to the sanctuary of Penyagolosa through the Valencian mountains. A UTMB World Series ultra with deep local soul.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Vienna City Marathon
Road
Vienna, Austria

Vienna City Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

Imperial palaces, the Danube and a finish near the Heldenplatz set to live music every kilometre. A grand, atmospheric spring marathon in the heart of Europe.

Road Marathon Scenic
Manchester Marathon
Road
Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester Marathon

42.2 km · road

The UK's flattest big-city marathon and a PB favourite, with huge crowds and slick logistics. A spring staple for breaking your best time.

Road Marathon Fast
Almaty Marathon
Road
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 3 km

Run beneath the snow-capped Tien Shan mountains through the green former capital of Kazakhstan. Central Asia's flagship marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Boston Marathon
Road
Boston, USA

Boston Marathon

42.2 km · road

The oldest annual marathon in the world and the one you have to qualify for. Heartbreak Hill, the Wellesley scream tunnel and a finish on Boylston that every runner dreams about.

Road Marathon Iconic Major
Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji
Trail
Mount Fuji, Japan

Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji

165 km · 8,400 m+

Circle Mount Fuji on a demanding 100-miler with the sacred peak watching over every step. Japan's premier ultra and a UTMB World Series flagship.

Trail Ultra Mountain Iconic
Madeira Island Ultra Trail
Trail
Madeira, Portugal

Madeira Island Ultra Trail

115 km · 7,100 m+

Traverse the Atlantic island of Madeira along its dramatic mountain spine and levada paths. Steep, lush and technical with relentless climbing.

Trail Ultra Island Mountain
TCS London Marathon
Road
London, United Kingdom

TCS London Marathon

42.2 km · road

The biggest party in marathon running — costumes, charity and a crowd that never stops. Past Tower Bridge and along the Thames to The Mall, it is pure spectacle from gun to tape.

Road Marathon Iconic Major
Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Road
Hamburg, Germany

Haspa Marathon Hamburg

42.2 km · road

Germany's friendliest big marathon — flat, fast and lined with spring crowds around the Alster lakes. A reliable choice for a strong early-season time.

Road Marathon Fast
Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon
Road
Madrid, Spain

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A lively, music-fuelled run through the Spanish capital with rolling streets and big-city energy. The half and 10 km share the party for every distance.

Road Marathon
Big Sur International Marathon
Road
Big Sur, USA

Big Sur International Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 11 km

Arguably the most beautiful marathon on earth, hugging the California coast on Highway 1 with a piano playing at Bixby Bridge. Hilly, windy and worth every step.

Road Marathon Scenic Iconic
Metro Group Marathon Dusseldorf
Road
Dusseldorf, Germany

Metro Group Marathon Dusseldorf

42.2 km · relay

A flat, fast spring marathon along the Rhine through the stylish capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Lively support and a quick course.

Road Marathon
Cracovia Marathon
Road
Krakow, Poland

Cracovia Marathon

42.2 km · road

Run through the medieval old town and royal castle of Poland's most beautiful city. History at every step on a spring morning.

Road Marathon Historic
Prague Marathon
Road
Prague, Czechia

Prague Marathon

42.2 km · relay

Cobblestone squares, the Charles Bridge and the Vltava river on a flat, fast RunCzech course. A fairytale setting for a spring marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic Fast
BMO Vancouver Marathon
Road
Vancouver, Canada

BMO Vancouver Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 8 km

Mountains, ocean and Stanley Park seawall on one of the most scenic city marathons anywhere. A spring run that shows off the Pacific Northwest.

Road Marathon Scenic
Borneo Marathon
Road
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Borneo Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A tropical dawn marathon along the coast of Sabah with Mount Kinabalu watching over the route. Humid, lush and warmly welcoming.

Road Marathon Scenic
Maraton de Mendoza
Road
Mendoza, Argentina

Maraton de Mendoza

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Run through Argentina's wine country at the foot of the Andes, past vineyards and leafy avenues. A scenic autumn marathon with a glass at the finish.

Road Marathon Scenic
Cocodona 250
Trail
Arizona, USA

Cocodona 250

402 km · ultra

A 250-mile journey across Arizona from the Sonoran Desert to the pines of Flagstaff. Multi-day, sleep-deprived and one of the great American endurance adventures.

Trail Ultra Desert Endurance
Transvulcania
Trail
La Palma, Spain

Transvulcania

73 km · 4,350 m+

Up the spine of a volcano from the lighthouse to the rim on the Canary island of La Palma. A fast, iconic sky ultra with lunar volcanic scenery.

Trail Ultra Volcano Sky Race
Copenhagen Marathon
Road
Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Marathon

42.2 km · road

A flat, fast loop through the Danish capital with cool spring air and design-led streets. Smooth organisation and a friendly crowd make it a hidden PB gem.

Road Marathon Fast
Geneve Marathon
Road
Geneva, Switzerland

Geneve Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Lake Geneva, vineyards and Alpine views on a spring course that ends by the water. Scenic and well-organised, with distances for the whole family.

Road Marathon Scenic
Maraton Vina del Mar
Road
Vina del Mar, Chile

Maraton Vina del Mar

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A coastal marathon between the Pacific resort of Vina del Mar and colourful Valparaiso. Ocean views and sea air all the way.

Road Marathon Coastal
Helsinki City Marathon
Road
Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki City Marathon

42.2 km · road

Coastal paths, parks and Baltic breezes on a cool, scenic course through the Finnish capital. A calm, well-run early-summer marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Great Wall Marathon
Trail
Beijing, China

Great Wall Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 8.5 km

Run on and beside the Great Wall, climbing more than 5,000 steps through the Tianjin hills. One of the world's most spectacular and brutal marathons.

Trail Marathon Iconic Historic
Great Ocean Road Marathon
Road
Apollo Bay, Australia

Great Ocean Road Marathon

44 km · 23 km · 14 km · 6 km

A 44 km point-to-point along one of the world's most beautiful coast roads in Victoria. Rugged ocean cliffs and a slightly longer-than-marathon twist.

Road Marathon Scenic Coastal
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Trail
Blue Mountains, Australia

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

100 km · 4,400 m+

The classic Australian ultra through the cliffs, valleys and waterfalls of the Blue Mountains near Sydney. Iconic stairs and a hard-earned finish.

Trail Ultra Mountain
ING Night Marathon Luxembourg
Road
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

ING Night Marathon Luxembourg

42.2 km · 21.1 km · relay

A festive evening marathon through the dramatic valleys and old town of Luxembourg City, lit up and lined with music. A unique night-time atmosphere.

Road Marathon Night
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB
Trail
Snowdonia, United Kingdom

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB

100 km · 7,000 m+

Brutal, technical and unforgiving over the highest peaks of Wales. Widely rated one of the toughest 100s in the UTMB World Series.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Lima 42K Marathon
Road
Lima, Peru

Lima 42K Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Along the Pacific cliffs of Miraflores and the Costa Verde with ocean views the whole way. A flat, breezy marathon on the Peruvian coast.

Road Marathon Scenic
Riga Marathon
Road
Riga, Latvia

Riga Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A flat tour of the Baltic capital's Art Nouveau old town and the Daugava river. One of the largest and most scenic marathons in the Baltics.

Road Marathon Scenic
Edinburgh Marathon
Road
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

One of the fastest courses in the UK, running downhill and along the coast from the castle city. A festival weekend with a distance for everyone.

Road Marathon Fast
Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
Road
Ottawa, Canada

Tartan Ottawa International Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

A flat, fast tour of Canada's capital along the Rideau Canal during Race Weekend. One of the biggest, friendliest spring marathons in North America.

Road Marathon Fast
Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon
Trail
Zegama, Spain

Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon

42 km · 2,700 m+

The most famous mountain marathon in the world, where Basque fans pack the muddy ridgelines like a cycling Grand Tour. Brutal, beloved and unforgettable.

Trail Mountain Iconic Sky Race
Stockholm Marathon
Road
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm Marathon

42.2 km · road

Across the bridges and islands of Stockholm to a finish in the 1912 Olympic Stadium. A scenic early-summer classic with long Nordic daylight.

Road Marathon Scenic
Everest Marathon
Trail
Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Everest Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

The highest marathon on Earth, starting at Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m and descending the Khumbu valley. Thin air and Himalayan giants every step of the way.

Trail Marathon Altitude Iconic
MaXi-Race Annecy
Trail
Annecy, France

MaXi-Race Annecy

84 km · 5,000 m+

A spectacular loop around Lake Annecy over the surrounding alpine peaks. Turquoise water below and big climbs above.

Trail Ultra Mountain Lake
Calgary Marathon
Road
Calgary, Canada

Calgary Marathon

50 km · 42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

One of Canada's oldest marathons, with everything from a 5 km to a 50 km ultra. Flat, friendly and a great early-summer race on the prairies.

Road Marathon Ultra
Spitsbergen Marathon
Road
Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Spitsbergen Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

The northernmost road marathon in the world, run under the midnight sun in Svalbard. Polar desert, fjords and a guard watching for polar bears.

Road Marathon Polar
Comrades Marathon
Road
Durban, South Africa

Comrades Marathon

~89 km · ultra

The world's oldest and largest ultramarathon, run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg since 1921. Brutal hills, strict cut-offs and a finish that defines a runner's life.

Road Ultra Iconic
Perth Marathon
Road
Perth, Australia

Perth Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

A flat, fast run along the Swan River in Western Australia. One of the country's oldest marathons, with cool winter conditions.

Road Marathon Scenic
Big Five Marathon
Trail
Limpopo, South Africa

Big Five Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

Run across open savannah among zebra, giraffe and antelope with no fences between you and the wild. A safari and a marathon rolled into one.

Trail Marathon Safari Scenic
Grandma's Marathon
Road
Duluth, USA

Grandma's Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A fast point-to-point along the shore of Lake Superior into Duluth. A summer PB classic with small-town charm and big crowds at the finish.

Road Marathon Fast Scenic
Salomon Zugspitz Ultratrail
Trail
Grainau, Germany

Salomon Zugspitz Ultratrail

64 km · 4,000 m+

Run beneath Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze, on rugged Bavarian-Tyrolean trails. Big alpine scenery on the German-Austrian border.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Maratona do Rio de Janeiro
Road
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Maratona do Rio de Janeiro

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km

Run along Copacabana, Ipanema and the Atlantic coast with Sugarloaf in view. A flat, sea-level course in one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Road Marathon Scenic
Lewa Safari Marathon
Trail
Lewa, Kenya

Lewa Safari Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km

A high-altitude marathon across a Kenyan wildlife conservancy, watched over by rangers and helicopters. Tough, dusty and for a great conservation cause.

Trail Marathon Safari Altitude
Victoria Falls Marathon
Road
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 7.5 km

Cross the bridge over the Zambezi gorge with the spray of the falls in the air, sharing the route with the occasional elephant. A wild African bucket-list marathon.

Road Marathon Scenic
Hardrock 100
Trail
Silverton, USA

Hardrock 100

161 km · 10,000 m+

A savage high-altitude loop through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, finishing by kissing the Hardrock. One of the toughest and most coveted 100-milers on Earth.

Trail Ultra Mountain Altitude Iconic
Lakeland 100
Trail
Lake District, United Kingdom

Lakeland 100

169 km · 6,300 m+

The Ultimate Trail circuit of the entire Lake District, run through the night over fells and valleys. A cult classic of British ultrarunning.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Badwater 135
Road
Death Valley, USA

Badwater 135

217 km · ultra

The world's toughest foot race, 135 miles across Death Valley in July heat to the slopes of Mount Whitney. Pure, blistering extremity for the chosen few.

Road Ultra Desert Iconic
Dolomyths Run
Trail
Canazei, Italy

Dolomyths Run

22 km · 1,750 m+

A classic sky race straight up and over the Dolomite peaks above Val di Fassa. Short, savage and impossibly scenic.

Trail Mountain Sky Race Dolomites
Eiger Ultra Trail
Trail
Grindelwald, Switzerland

Eiger Ultra Trail

101 km · 6,700 m+

Run beneath the north face of the Eiger on some of the most jaw-dropping trails in the Alps. Big climbs, exposed ridges and pure Swiss mountain drama.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB
Trail
Ordino, Andorra

Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB

105 km · 6,500 m+

A high-altitude loop over the peaks of the Pyrenean principality of Andorra. Relentless climbing and big mountain views in a UTMB World Series race.

Trail Ultra Mountain Pyrenees
Ultra Trail Tatry
Trail
Zakopane, Poland

Ultra Trail Tatry

70 km · 5,000 m+

A rugged ultra through the High Tatras, the highest range of the Carpathians. Rocky alpine terrain on the Polish-Slovak border.

Trail Ultra Mountain
CCC Trail Verbier Saint Bernard
Trail
Verbier, Switzerland

CCC Trail Verbier Saint Bernard

73 km · 5,000 m+

High alpine balconies and passes around Verbier and the Great St Bernard. A spectacular Swiss mountain ultra in the UTMB World Series.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Wildstrubel by UTMB
Trail
Lenk, Switzerland

Wildstrubel by UTMB

110 km · 6,500 m+

A high alpine UTMB World Series race through the Bernese Oberland, with long glacial valleys and sweeping summit views.

Trail Ultra UTMB Mountain
Laugavegur Ultra Marathon
Trail
Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Laugavegur Ultra Marathon

55 km · 1,800 m+

A point-to-point ultra across Iceland's otherworldly highlands, past steaming geothermal fields, black sand and glacial rivers. Pure raw nature.

Trail Ultra Volcanic Iconic
Gold Coast Marathon
Road
Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

Australia's fastest marathon, flat along the sunny coastline in mild winter air. A reliable PB course with a beachside festival feel.

Road Marathon Fast Scenic
Royal Ultra SkyMarathon
Trail
Ceresole Reale, Italy

Royal Ultra SkyMarathon

55 km · 3,500 m+

A high-altitude skymarathon in the Gran Paradiso, crossing glaciers and 3,000 m passes. Thin air and dazzling alpine scenery.

Trail Skyrace Altitude
Val d'Aran by UTMB
Trail
Val d'Aran, Spain

Val d'Aran by UTMB

160 km · 10,000 m+

A high, wild loop of the Aran Valley deep in the Catalan Pyrenees. Big alpine climbs and remote beauty make it one of the toughest UTMB World Series ultras.

Trail Ultra Mountain Pyrenees
Lakes Sky Ultra
Trail
Lake District, United Kingdom

Lakes Sky Ultra

56 km · 4,500 m+

A technical sky ultra over the ridges and scrambles of the English Lake District. Grade-1 ridgelines and serious exposure for confident mountain runners.

Trail Ultra Mountain Sky Race
Gran Trail Courmayeur
Trail
Courmayeur, Italy

Gran Trail Courmayeur

100 km · 7,000 m+

A demanding circuit of the Italian side of Mont Blanc through the wild Aosta valleys. High passes and serious vertical.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Quebec Mega Trail
Trail
Quebec, Canada

Quebec Mega Trail

110 km · 5,000 m+

A scenic ultra through the wild forests and waterfalls of Quebec. French-Canadian flavour and friendly, runnable mountain trails.

Trail Ultra Forest
Marathon du Mont-Blanc
Trail
Chamonix, France

Marathon du Mont-Blanc

42 km · 2,500 m+

A fast, iconic mountain marathon above Chamonix with the Mont Blanc massif as a backdrop. A summer festival of trail running on world-famous balconies.

Trail Marathon Mountain Iconic
Western States 100
Trail
California, USA

Western States 100

161 km · 5,500 m+

The oldest 100-miler in the world and the dream of every ultrarunner. From the snow of the Sierra to the canyon heat — a legendary buckle won with heart. If you love the history of the sport, this is where it's written.

Trail Ultra Iconic
Mozart 100
Trail
Salzburg, Austria

Mozart 100

106 km · 5,400 m+

Lakes, alpine pastures and the storybook city of Salzburg on a runnable, scenic 100 km. A great choice for a first European mountain ultra.

Trail Ultra Mountain Scenic
Olympus Marathon
Trail
Litochoro, Greece

Olympus Marathon

44 km · 3,200 m+

A mythical climb from sea level to the throne of the Greek gods on Mount Olympus and back. History, altitude and brutal descents.

Trail Mountain Historic
Lavaredo Ultra Trail
Trail
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Lavaredo Ultra Trail

120 km · 5,800 m+

A midnight start under the towering Tre Cime in the heart of the Dolomites. Sunrise over jagged peaks makes this one of the most beautiful ultras anywhere.

Trail Ultra Dolomites Mountain
Cortina Trail
Trail
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Cortina Trail

48 km · 2,600 m+

A shorter Lavaredo week race through the heart of the Dolomites around Cortina. Spectacular limestone scenery on classic, runnable mountain trails.

Trail Mountain Dolomites
Gran Trail Penalara
Trail
Rascafria, Spain

Gran Trail Penalara

60 km · 3,700 m+

A demanding mountain ultra in the Sierra de Guadarrama just north of Madrid. Granite ridgelines, pine forest and big climbs.

Trail Ultra Mountain
Broken Arrow Skyrace
Trail
Olympic Valley, California, USA

Broken Arrow Skyrace

46 km · 3,000 m+

A high Sierra skyrace featuring a thrilling via ferrata and snowfields around Palisades Tahoe. A festival of vertical running.

Trail Skyrace Mountain
Azores Trail Run
Trail
Sao Miguel, Portugal

Azores Trail Run

116 km · 5,700 m+

An ultra across the volcanic crater lakes and lush green ridges of the Azores. A wild, humid and utterly unique island adventure.

Trail Ultra Volcanic
Hochkonigman
Trail
Maria Alm, Austria

Hochkonigman

87 km · 5,200 m+

An Austrian alpine ultra circling the Hochkonig massif, with via-ferrata-like ridges and classic Tyrolean mountain hospitality.

Trail Ultra Alps
Canyons by UTMB
Trail
Auburn, California, USA

Canyons by UTMB

161 km · 5,800 m+

A fast, runnable 100-miler on the historic Western States trails of the California foothills. A key UTMB World Series major.

Trail Ultra UTMB 100 Miles
Istria 100 by UTMB
Trail
Labin, Croatia

Istria 100 by UTMB

168 km · 6,400 m+

A Croatian UTMB-points gem — wild Istrian backcountry, old hilltop towns and Učka mountain at the finish. Mediterranean trail running at its best, with a serious field and the fresh taste of spring.

Trail Ultra UTMB
Copper Canyon Ultra
Trail
Urique, Mexico

Copper Canyon Ultra

80 km · 2,000 m+

The famous Born to Run race through Mexico's Copper Canyons, run alongside the legendary Raramuri. A celebration of running and community.

Trail Ultra Iconic Culture
Split Marathon
Road
Split, Croatia

Split Marathon

42.2 km · road

A winter road classic by the sea. A flat, fast course along the waterfront and Marjan — perfect for chasing a personal best while it's still cool. The crowd and the views carry you all the way to the finish.

Road Marathon
Bandera 100K
Trail
Bandera, Texas, USA

Bandera 100K

100 km · 1,800 m+

A spiky, sotol-and-cactus 100K in the Texas Hill Country. Deceptively tough underfoot and a popular early-season ultra.

Trail Ultra Desert