GREAT RACES
Races Every Runner Should Know
From the Abbott World Marathon Majors to legendary ultras, here is what you need to know about the world's greatest races.
World Marathon Major
Tokyo Marathon
One of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, famous for impeccable organisation, passionate crowds, and a fast city course through Tokyo.
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World Marathon Major
Boston Marathon
The world's oldest annual marathon, held every Patriots' Day since 1897. Boston is the only Major that requires a qualifying time.
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World Marathon Major
London Marathon
One of the world's biggest marathons, famous for its iconic route past London landmarks, incredible charity culture, and a uniquely supportive atmosphere.
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Africa's First World Marathon Major
Cape Town Marathon
Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major — a fast, scenic city route beneath Table Mountain.
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The Ultimate Human Race
Comrades Marathon
The world's oldest and largest ultramarathon, run annually between Durban and Pietermaritzburg since 1921.
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World Marathon Major
Sydney Marathon
The newest Abbott World Marathon Major, offering a stunning harbour-front course past the Sydney Opera House and across the Harbour Bridge.
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World Marathon Major
Berlin Marathon
The fastest marathon course in the world and home to more world records than any other race. Flat, fast, and finishing at the Brandenburg Gate.
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World Marathon Major
Chicago Marathon
A fast, flat loop through 29 of Chicago's diverse neighbourhoods, with some of the most enthusiastic crowd support in world marathoning.
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World Marathon Major
New York City Marathon
The world's largest marathon, taking 50,000+ runners through all five boroughs of New York City with two million spectators on the streets.
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