Kangerlussuaq, Greenland TBD Registration not yet Open The Polar Circle Marathon, also popularly referred to as “the coolest marathon on Earth” is held in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. The endless icy landscape forms the backdrop for this unusual race which takes the runners race through the arctic desert, glaciers and bare landscapes. This marathon event provides runners…
Savannah of Entabeni June 13, 2026 Registration open The Big Five Marathon is a running event which is held in the South-Africa’s Savannah of Entabeni which is one of the most spectacular game reserves in Africa. Organized annually, the Big Five Marathon takes the runners through a challenging route which crosses right through the habitat…
Ilulissat, Greenland May 30, 2026 Registration Open Icefjord Midnight Marathon is a running event which is held in the town of Ilulissat, in Greenland. Organized annually, the Icefjord Midnight Marathon has become one of the most popular race packages. Held in the summer months, when the sun never sets, the race is truly a…
Palenque, Mexico February 21, 2026 Registration open The Lost City Marathon is held in the ancient Maya city of Palenque, México. Palenque is a city nestled in the dense rainforests of Chiapas region in the Yucatan peninsula – now been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural significance Surrounded by…
Tianjin Province, China May 16, 2026 Registration open Great Wall Marathon is a running event which is held in Tianjin province in China. Organized annually since 1999, the Great Wall Marathon has become one of the world’s most challenging marathons which takes the participants along the spectacular Great Wall (in the venue of Huangyaguan), threading…
Petra, Jordan Sep 5, 2026 Registration Open Petra Desert Marathon is a running event which is held in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Organized since 2009, the event offers a marathon and half marathon as a part of adventure tourism. Petra Desert Marathon is a part of the extreme marathon series hosted by Adventure…
Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand Jan 24, 2026 Registration closed First Light Marathon is a running event which is held in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Aotearoa New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to see the sun each day. First organized in 2023, the event offers a marathon and half marathon as…
Venice, Italy October 25, 2026 Registration Open Venice Marathon is held every year on the fourth Sunday of October in Venice, Italy. Organized since 1986, it is a worldwide recognized race, with Bronze Label certification by IAAF and Gold Label by FIDAL. It is also a part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age…
Corning, NY, USA (Race Start at Bath, NY, USA) October 3-4, 2026 Registration not yet Open The Wineglass Marathon, a popular annual racing event in the Finger Lakes region of New York state, is a marathon held every October. It features a point-to-point course, Starting in Bath and finishing in Corning. Since its inception in…
Belfast, Northern Ireland May 3, 2026 Registration Open The Belfast City Marathon, held annually over the May Bank Holiday weekend, takes place in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is known as the largest mass sport participatory event in Northern Ireland, attracting approximately 15,000-18,000 participants across various events. These events include the marathon itself,…