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The 2024 Beike Beijing Marathon just opened its registration on October 2nd, for the race to be held on November 3rd. This may be shocking to international runners because there’s only one month from registration to race day. And that’s not all. Beijing Marathon also employs a lottery system to select its 30,000 participants. As … Read more
Your road to Boston just got a bit tougher. The BAA announced today that you’d have to run 6:51 faster than the qualifying time for your age/gender group. A total of 36,393 qualifiers applied for the 2025 Boston Marathon, which was open from September 9 to September 13, 2024. Among them: Congratulations to anyone who … Read more
Below is a list of all 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors and their 2025 race dates. All big marathons tend to be held around the same time each year. You can also read more about their courses and elevation profiles by clicking on the name of each marathon. Country World Major 2025 Date Tokyo Marathon … Read more
The Life Time Miami Marathon is held annually in the Magic City’s tropical paradise. Runners from around the globe gather to conquer the scenic streets, weaving through iconic landmarks like the Art Deco buildings of South Beach and the majestic Port of Miami. With a flat, fast, single-loop course certified by the USTAF, the marathon … Read more
The OC Marathon, a celebrated event in the vibrant coastal communities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana, is a runner’s dream with its net downhill course, amazing views, and near perfect weather. Held annually on the first Sunday of May, the OC marathon boasts a route that captures the essence of Southern California’s … Read more
The California International Marathon (CIM) is a prestigious annual race that has been held in Sacramento since 1983. It’s renowned for its fast, point-to-point, net-downhill course, which spans from Folsom to the State Capitol. The race has a rich history of attracting runners from all over the world who seek a fast time or to … Read more
The Big Sur International Marathon stands as one of the most renowned and scenic marathons globally, attracting runners from across the globe to experience its breathtaking course and unparalleled atmosphere. Here’s a general overview: Location: The marathon takes place along the stunning coastline of Big Sur, California, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, rugged … Read more
Below is a list of all 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors and their 2024 race dates. All big marathons tend to be held around the same time each year. You can also read more about their courses and elevation profiles by clicking on the name of each marathon. Country World Major 2024 Date Tokyo Marathon … Read more
I tried several years in a row and finally entered the Tokyo Marathon in 2024! Leading up to the event, I heard some concerns about logistical challenges unique to Tokyo, such as restrictions on discarding clothes at the start, off-course restrooms, etc. For the majors, I’ve run Boston, Chicago and NYC before, and always had … Read more
2024 ASICS LA Marathon has successfully completed on March 24. Here is the top results from today’s race: Men’s 🥇 DOMINIC NGENO, Kenya, 2:11:00🥈 COSMAS KIPLIMO, Kenya, 2:11:05🥉 BELAY TILAHUN, Ethiopia, 2:13:254. SAMMY ROTICH 2:16:31, Kenya, 2:16:315. TESFU TEWELDE, Eritrea/U.S., 2:20:17. Women’s 🥇 STACY NDIWA, Kenya, 2:25:28🥈 VOLHA MAZURONAK, Belarus/U.S., 2:25:48🥉 ATSEDE BAYSA TESEMA, Ethiopia, … Read more