Chișinău , Moldova (Republic of)
28 September, 2025
Helsingborg , Sweden
06 September, 2025
Are you allowed to listen to music? If not, it is best to train without the earphones!
Some countries will require that you have documentation to travel. Know what those requirements are before you head to Europe
Does the marathon you want to participate in have a limit? If it does, it might be best to preregister to make sure you aren’t cut out
What are the weather conditions likely to be? Once you know, you cab train for them appropriately!
Are you allowed to listen to music? If not, it is best to train without the earphones!
Some of the most spectacular sceneries that you can experience can be found running around the European countryside. Regardless if you are a newbie or a seasoned running veteran, there is the perfect event waiting for you.
If you want to run on a fast and flat course, Wizz Air Skopje Marathon and Malaga Marathon would be great choices.
adidas Stockholm Marathon and München Marathon would be for you if you want to run in a beautiful city with runners from all over the world and finish in a famous stadium. Thousands of spectators will cheer you up along the route.
If you are a history buff, the Athens Marathon, born over 2500 years ago, is the perfect nostalgic run to participate, just to say you did. For the adventurer, the Brixen Dolomiten Marathon has you racing to a spectacular 360° panoramic view on top of the mountain, or Plitvice Marathon will have you experiencing the bluest waters on earth. Radisson BLU International Larnaka Marathon would be also great if you want to discover the beautiful coast and salt lakes of Cyprus.
If you are a thrill seeker and wanting a party atmosphere for your marathon experience, then the Dam tot Dam Loop is the perfect place to be. A festival atmosphere, you can also participate in the night run the eve before the official marathon.
Most of the pre-run event is done in the dark through the city streets. For someone who is looking for the challenging conditions of the European winter, Marathon de Funchal is the perfect fast and flat race to partake in. Held in at the end of January, if you can make it twice around the coastline without freezing, you will be in an elite class of runners worldwide. Whatever it is that you are looking for in a marathon can be found in Europe. Choose your destination and get those shoes strapped on today!
If you are not ready for a full marathon yet, you should check out Half Marathons in Europe.
A marathon is 42.2 kilometres or 26.2 miles
It only takes about 24 weeks for a newbie runner to be marathon-ready
With thousands of marathons to choose from in Europe, the perfect fit is available, so do your research
The average person takes about four and a half hours to complete a marathon
A marathon is 42.2 kilometres or 26.2 miles
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