All races start and finish in the heart of Southampton’s city centre with the run course passing iconic local landmarks including Bargate, QE2 Anchor and St Mary’s Stadium. Sure to be the race highlight will be running both the ascent and more popularly the descent over the Itchen bridge, which will be closed exclusively for this unique event. ROUTES: Full Marathon Information / Half Marathon Information / 10K Information https://www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk/event-info/

Whether you’re a newbie marathon runner or a more seasoned athlete looking for a personal best, The Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon offer runners much more than a great course, which is superbly marshalled and brilliantly organized. This is a chance to experience world famous Stratford-upon-Avon and to run amongst some of the most historical buildings in the the country and through miles of beautiful Warwickshire countryside. You’ll enjoy a mainly flat, fast course, starting in the centre of the town, opposite Shakespeare’s old school, taking in sights such as the River Avon, Holy Trinity Church (home to the grave of William Shakespeare) and the Royal Shakespeare Theatres. You’ll run through quintessential English villages, where chocolate box thatch roof cottages, hump back bridges and pretty dry stone walls are a joy to behold. Home

The race is often described as a flat and fast coastal marathon. The course takes runners along the Blackpool seafront past the many sights, including Golden Mile, St Annes and Lytham. It is very popular with runners looking to achieve a PB. The race starts in Blackpool. From there runners head south to Lytham st Annes where they turn and run back towards Cleveleys before turning south again. The half marathon finish line is back in Blackpool near the start, while marathon runners continue on to repeat the route. https://www.runblackpool.co.uk/marathon.html

The City of Indianapolis is a little obsessed with fast races and massive sporting events. This passion for speed and sport is why the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is one of the nation’s largest half marathons (and has been for 20+ years). Named America’s Best Half Marathon by the BibRave 100and “America’s Most Iconic Races” by Runners World, each year the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon attracts participants from all 50 states and 15+ countries around the world. On the first Saturday of May, 30,000+ runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair racers will take over the streets of downtown Indianapolis for The Greatest Spectacle in Running – the Indy Mini. This epic race starts in the heart of downtown Indianapolis like only we could – with an IndyCar driver leading off each wave in the pace car that will start the Indy 500 later that month. The flat, fast course is packed with thousands of the nicest volunteers you’ll ever meet and nearly 500 course entertainers. What makes the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon even more special is that the course includes a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (you know, home of the Indy 500). As participants reach the Speedway’s Yard of […]

Run our multi-award winning marathon with thousands of other runners in the European City of Sport on Sunday 3rd May 2020. Consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons, an AIMS/IAAF Grade A certified race, affiliated to England Athletics with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management. Our event is measured to a world wide standard and is a qualifying event for London, Boston and other majors. The Rightmove MK Marathon has also been selected as a qualifying event for the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Wanda Age Group World Championships. Home  

The Mississauga Marathon, also known as the Greater Toronto Marathon has become one of Canada’s premier running events. The race weekend is one of the most popular multi-day running events in the greater Toronto area. The weekend features two days of racing over a variety of distances (2k – 42.2k) and typically draws a field upwards of 10,000 runners over the weekend. A  unique experience has been created for each and every participant, of all ages and abilities, while at the same time encouraging healthy, active lifestyles, community involvement, and charitable giving. Home  

The BMO Vancouver Marathon showcases beautiful running routes with scenic point-to-point courses that span parks and beaches, including the picturesque Seawall – the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The event features races for everyone, including the award-winning Marathon, a fast Half Marathon, 8KM, Relay, and Kids Run. Ranked one of the World’s Top Destination Marathons by the likes of Forbes, CNN, and USA Today, the BMO Vancouver Marathon annually welcomes runners from 65+ countries. https://bmovanmarathon.ca/register-now

The Toronto Marathon is one of the premier spring marathons in Ontario, attracting runners from all over the world looking for a fast, mostly downhill course and a winding tour of some the city’s best sights. There are multiple race options including the marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10k, and 5k. Home  

The Blue Cross Broad Street Run has been a proud Philadelphia tradition for over 40 years. On May 3, 2020, racers will run down the heart of Philadelphia, Broad Street, through diverse communities and neighborhoods, while excited spectators cheer from the sidelines. It’s the largest, fastest, and most popular 10-mile race in the country drawing more than 35,000 participants from all over the world. For 2020, the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. (note new time!) https://www.broadstreetrun.com

Each year, Spokane is host to the beautiful Bloomsday Run, presented by the Lilac Bloomsday Association. This year marks the 44th year of this event, taking place 9am to 1:30pm on Sunday, May 3. The 7.46-mile course is family friendly and open to all runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers. While on the course, there will be a variety of entertainment to keep both runners and spectators inspired. To find out more about the 2020 event and to register, visit BloomsdayRun.org.

The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon is one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland and is an AIMS certified race. The race will start at Stormont at 9am and finish in Ormeau Park. It will follow the same route as the Wheelchair Race and the Team Relay Event. The Belfast event is renowned for the incredible local support and crowds to cheer you on throughout your 26.2 miles! https://www.belfastcitymarathon.com/events/marathon

Known as “The Tough One” the Three Forts Marathon (approximately 27.2 miles) includes a total of c. 3450 ft of climb with stiles and rough tracks underfoot. The route runs northwards from Hill Barn to Cissbury Ring, then eastwards towards Coombs then to Botolphs and the River Adur crossing. The route then goes to Devil’s Dyke and back to the River Adur. It continues on the South Downs Way to Chanctonbury Ring, where it swings south-west to Findon Park Farm. It stays on public bridleways to Cissbury Ring and back to Hill Barn. The Half Marathon, with a total climb of c.1450 takes a shorter route to Steyning Bowl and picks up the last part of the Marathon route. The map shows the route in more detail and can be used in conjunction with the appropriate OS map. The routes will be clearly sign posted and marshals will be placed at key places. In addition there are 8 Aid Stations spaced along the route providing refreshments and support to entrants. The start/finish is on the Recreation Ground at Hill Barn, Worthing. There are changing and toilet facilities at Hill Barn and refreshments are available (food and drink). We will have a massage […]