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Best Marathons in the World
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Best Marathons in the World

26.2 miles of glory — these are the most iconic and sought-after marathon races on earth.

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Berlin Marathon

Berlin Marathon

The world's fastest course — home to more marathon world records than any other.

▲ Steady·Score +16
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Midnight Sun Marathon

Tromsø, Norway's race run under the midnight sun in June — utterly unique.

▲ Steady·Score +15
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Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo Marathon

Japan's major with superb organisation, crowd support and a flat fast course.

▲ Steady·Score +13
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Big Sur International Marathon

Big Sur International Marathon

California's coastal route with breathtaking Pacific Ocean cliffs — America's most scenic.

▲ Steady·Score +12
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London Marathon

One of the Abbott World Marathon Majors with a breathtaking route past Big Ben.

▲ Steady·Score +9
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Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon

The world's oldest annual marathon — the most prestigious 26.2 miles in running.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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New York City Marathon

New York City Marathon

The world's largest marathon through all five boroughs with 53,000+ runners.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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Great Wall Marathon

Great Wall Marathon

China's punishing route climbs 5,164 steps of the actual Great Wall — brutal and beautiful.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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Athens Classic Marathon

Athens Classic Marathon

Run the original Pheidippides route from Marathon to Athens — history in every step.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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Antarctic Ice Marathon

Antarctic Ice Marathon

The world's southernmost marathon — the ultimate endurance bragging rights.

▲ Steady·Score +3
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Chicago Marathon

Chicago Marathon

Flat, fast and electric — 45,000 runners through the heart of the Windy City.

▲ Steady·Score +1
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Comrades Ultra Marathon

Comrades Ultra Marathon

South Africa's legendary 90km ultra between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

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