2025 Late-Season Marathon Majors
Berlin to Valencia at a Glance
We trimmed the schedule to focus on the remaining Abbott World Marathon Majors and Platinum label blockbusters still ahead in 2025. Use this quick view to finalize training cycles, ballot reminders, and travel logistics for Berlin, Chicago, Amsterdam, New York City, and Valencia.
| Race | 2025 Date | City & Course Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Berlin Marathon | September 28, 2025 (Sun) | Berlin, Germany — world-record-flat loop through the German capital |
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | October 12, 2025 (Sun) | Chicago, USA — flat PR course with 29 neighborhood cheer zones |
| TCS Amsterdam Marathon | October 19, 2025 (Sun) | Amsterdam, Netherlands — Platinum label race finishing inside Olympic Stadium |
| TCS New York City Marathon | November 2, 2025 (Sun) | New York City, USA — five borough journey with iconic bridges and crowds |
| Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso | December 7, 2025 (Sun) | Valencia, Spain — super-fast City of Arts & Sciences course under winter sun |
* Dates are based on recent announcements and may shift. Always double-check lotteries, time qualification windows, and charity bib requirements.
Registration Timeline & Advice
- Lottery vs. Time Qualifiers: Chicago and NYC rely heavily on ballots and charity partners, while Berlin favors tour packages—note each closing date.
- Abbott Six Star Journey: Log your medal progress and submit finishing times promptly to stay eligible for 2026 celebration waves.
- Travel Logistics: Lock refundable lodging near start/finish zones; Berlin Messe, Chicago Grant Park, and NYC Midtown rooms disappear quickly.
- Plan B Races: Keep regional marathons or halves on standby in case of injury or missed qualifiers before Valencia.
Official Resources
- BMW Berlin Marathon
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso
All links open the official organizer sites for the latest announcements, travel packages, and race-week guides.
Season Planning Snapshot
Late Summer
- • Finish peak mileage for Berlin & Chicago
- • Confirm travel documents and hotel cut-offs
- • Practice goal pace in cool morning workouts
October Focus
- • Execute Berlin or Chicago, then recover fast
- • Fly to Amsterdam with compression & fueling plan
- • Secure any Abbott Six Star verification submissions
NYC & Winter
- • Enter NYC taper with bridge-specific workouts
- • Book Valencia recon runs or shakeout races
- • Plan extended recovery block heading into 2026