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 | March 2, 2025 | |
Boston Marathon | April 21, 2025 | |
London Marathon | April 27, 2025 | |
Berlin Marathon | September 28, 2025 | |
Chicago Marathon | October 12, 2025 | |
New York Marathon | November 2, 2025 |
Two Majors Candidates:
Country | World Major | 2025 Date |
Sydney Marathon | September 21, 2025 | |
Cape Town Marathon | October 19, 2025 |
Update: On November 3rd, 2024, Sydney Marathon was officially accepted and became the 7th Abbott World Marathon Major.
However, the six-star finisher’s medals will still be presented to anyone who completes the original six marathons.
Cape Town Marathon and Shanghai Marathon are now the two candidates for future acceptance.