Skip to content- The flattest marathons in the worldThe road marathons with the least climbing anywhere, ranked by total elevation gain, with dates and typical race-day weather.
- The flattest marathons in EuropeEurope’s flattest road marathons ranked by elevation gain, with race dates, typical start temperatures and entry fees.
- The flattest marathons in the USAThe flattest road marathons in the United States, ranked by elevation gain, with dates, weather and entry fees.
- The best marathons for a personal bestMarathons that combine a flat course with cool race-day weather, the two things that matter most for running a personal best.
- Marathons with the best race-day weatherMarathons whose typical race-day weather is closest to ideal racing conditions, based on 10 years of historical data.
- Warm-weather marathons in winterEscape the cold: marathons between December and February where the race usually starts above 15°C.
- The toughest hilly road marathonsRoad marathons with the most climbing, ranked by total elevation gain, for runners who want a real challenge.
- The highest-altitude racesMarathons, half marathons and ultras that reach the greatest heights above sea level.
- The hardest ultramarathonsUltra trail races ranked by total climbing, from mountain 50Ks to 100-milers and beyond.
- The biggest marathons in the worldThe marathons with the largest fields, ranked by number of finishers, from the World Marathon Majors down.
- Big marathons you can enter without a lotteryLarge city marathons with open entry: no ballot and no qualifying time, just register before it sells out.
- The cheapest marathons to enterMarathons with the lowest standard entry fees, converted to US dollars.
- The World Marathon MajorsDates, entry rules, elevation and race-day weather for the World Marathon Majors.
- The flattest half marathonsRoad half marathons with the least climbing, ranked by elevation gain, for a fast 21.1 km.
- Desert marathons and ultrasRaces through deserts and canyons, from the Dead Sea to Utah’s red rock.
