Malaga Marathon

Zurich Málaga Marathon is celebrating its most special edition yet! On December 15th, 2019 the Andalusian competition is taking place as an IAAF Bronze labeled event for the first time ever. This places Zurich Málaga Marathon amongst the top endurance events in the world.What does make Zurich Málaga Marathon so unique? 1. IAAF BRONZE LABELED EVENTBack in the 2018 edition, the event was subject to ...

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon Tour Packages 2019

Tour E Package - 5 days 4 nightsThe Halong Bay Heritage Marathon, held on the 24th of November 2019 will give you the unique opportunity to discover one of the seven wonders in the world and on the same time set your personal record.The running course has been designed to run over Bai Chay Bridge, the longest single span bridge in Southeast Asia, to provide a spectacular view from above over the m...

Unique opportunity to experience the 2019 World Cross Country Championships in Denmark on-site

"If you look at the course profile we have a cumulative elevation gain of 340 metres which is almost half of what is required for a European Championships in mountain running. For us it didn’t really make sense to have a very flat and fast course because that’s just repetition of what we see on the track. So if we wanted to let the sun shine on other kinds of runners and to help create new sta...

Meet up with the organizers of Roads to Rhodes Marathon

The annual International Roads to Rhodes Marathon is a vital part of the proud Greece Marathon heritage. Next year, 2019, the race organizers hope to attract runners from more than 30 nations who will run along the seaside of the Aegean Sea. The organizing team is working hard to fill the Marathon event with even more activities before, under and after the race.The race started as an initiative t...

Come For The Brussels Marathon… Stay For A Bit Of Brussel Culture

Brussels marathon in the heart of EuropeThe Brussels Marathon has been going strong since it was first laid out in 2004. The race is run through the downtown area with spectators cheering the racers to the finish line. But, the reason that many marathon enthusiasts choose the Brussels Marathon is that they come for the race, and they stay for the fun. Typically a race that is run by destination se...

RUN LGT ALPINE MARATHON - CROSS NEARLY THE ENTIRE COUNTRY!

Annually, 850 brave runners join the LGT Alpine Marathon in the tiny European country of Liechtenstein. The race is a true challenge with an altitude difference of 1870 meters and track along a beautiful, yet demanding alpine area. When you pass the finishing line, you have ran across almost the entire country - how many marathon runners can brag about that? The first LGT Alpine-Marathon was takin...

What to expect from the premier of Larnaka Marathon

Worldsmarathons.com is proud to offer an opportunity to run the premier of Radisson Blu Larnaka Marathon, hosted on the vibrant southern coast of Cyprus. Larnaka is the islands 3rd largest city and is famous for its palm-tree seafront, and sights such as the Church of Saint Lazarus, the Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct and its medieval fort. We meet up with the organizing team to see how th...

Roads to Rhodes Marathon – a stunning Mediterranean experience

Could there be anything better than running a marathon in the country where both the Olympic Games and the marathon saw the light of the day. And in addition, be seduced by the beautiful Mediterranean sea and be able to sense the tide of history all along the same course. The race which meets all these requirements is “Roads to Rhodes” and takes place on the northern tip of the popular Greek islan...

AIMS Secretary Hugh Jones on race organization

We had the pleasure to interview the world-renowned marathoner Hugh Jones who holds the position of Secretary AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races). AIMS is a member-based organization of more than 400 of the world’s leading distance long-distance races, from over 100 countries and territories.What is the role of AIMS today?AIMS' founding mission was to 'foster and promo...

Wexford marathon - run in the footsteps of the Vikings

3rd annual Wexford MarathonIreland is known for Gaelic football, hurling, horse races, golf and endurance racing. The Wexford Marathon on June 11 is a strong newcomer to the Irish marathon scene and is organized for the third year in 2017. The race starts at the "Quay front" in the middle of the city and takes you through a beautiful, rolling landscape; more or less around the city of Wexf...

Los Angeles Marathon Finisher 2016

The LA marathon’s up hills were many and long, but the overall experience is very hard to beat This year's LA Marathon had the perfect timing considering my busy running schedule. The Olympics qualifying for US was planned to take place in February, which pushed the Los Angeles Marathon back a month; from March to February. My flight landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon, February 12, two day...

The Big 5 - Make Your New Goal One Or All

As a marathoner you probably have heard the phrase “the big 5” before. It refers to the biggest 5 marathon races in the world: Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London and New York City. These big 5 are about so much more than just the race themselves. They are about the camaraderie, the event itself, and the enthusiasm of people from all around the world. These marathons are the epitome of people from...

The Indian Marathon Boom – 500+ new races to look forward

The Indian economy is thriving – and so is the running industry! This exciting market offers new experiences for long-distance runners and an opportunity to discover both the vibrant mega cities and India’s amazing landscapes. But starting a race in this crowded country is not a “walk in the park”. We have interviewed Hugh Jones, Race Director of Mumbai Marathon and Secretary at AIMS, about race o...

Being A Marathon Tourist

Running a marathon is not something that just anyone can do. It is a challenging feat, and one that comes with great admiration. For those who have run marathons, you know that it is not something that you just decide one day to do, and set out on the pavement. It is an event that you have to train for, plan for, and dedicate yourself to. Marathon running is not just an extracurricular activit...