Plan your next marathon or trail adventure
Track confirmed and provisional dates for World Marathon Majors, iconic destination races, and a few bucket-list trail ultras. Always verify registration windows and travel advisories with the organiser before booking flights.
| Race | Date | Location & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TCS New York City Marathon | November 2, 2025 (Sun) | New York City, USA — five borough celebration with iconic bridge climbs |
| Tokyo Marathon | March 1, 2026 (Sun) | Tokyo, Japan — tightly organized city loop that opens the majors season |
| Boston Marathon | April 20, 2026 (Mon) | Boston, USA — legendary Hopkinton-to-Boylston point-to-point challenge |
| TCS London Marathon | April 26, 2026 (Sun) | London, UK — River Thames tour finishing triumphantly on The Mall |
| TCS Sydney Marathon | August 29, 2026 (Sat) | Sydney, Australia — Harbour Bridge start and Opera House finish under spring skies |
| BMW Berlin Marathon | September 27, 2026 (Sun) | Berlin, Germany — world-record streets built for negative splits |
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | October 11, 2026 (Sun · TBC) | Chicago, USA — 29 neighborhoods of flat, fast crowd energy |
Dates are subject to change. Confirm registration deadlines, qualifying standards, and travel advisories with the organiser.
Registration & travel tips
- Lottery reminders: Tokyo, London, and NYC open ballots 6–9 months ahead—set calendar alerts.
- Qualifying windows: Boston and Tokyo GFA accept results up to ~18 months prior; submit early.
- Heat & altitude: Adjust training for Sydney (spring heat) and Comrades (down/up runs with climbs).
- Logistics: Build itineraries with rest days; majors often require bib pickup 1–2 days before race.
Season highlights at a glance
Spring
- • Tokyo, Seoul, Boston, London
- • Cool weather & qualification windows
- • Ideal for PB attempts & charity runs
Summer
- • Comrades, Sydney Marathon candidate
- • UTMB stones & trail build-up season
- • Hydration & heat acclimation critical
Fall
- • Berlin, Chicago, NYC, UTMB finals
- • Peak marathon season worldwide
- • Plan travel & taper 3–4 weeks out