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    Oct 11, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    The Lowdown

    The Marathon München by Brooks is Munich’s premier autumn marathon, carrying forward a tradition of city racing that celebrates both the city’s sporting heritage and its vibrant public spaces. Held in October, the event brings together elite competitors and recreational runners for a well-organized, fast course that highlights Munich’s architectural and natural landmarks. Over the years the race has grown in popularity with national and international participants, becoming a fixture on Germany’s road racing calendar and a popular option for runners seeking a scenic urban marathon with strong local support. The course weaves through Munich’s most iconic areas, offering views of historic squares, grand boulevards and leafy riverbanks. Runners pass notable sights such as the city center near Marienplatz, the elegant avenues of Maximilianstraße, riverside stretches along the Isar, and wide green spaces including sections that glimpse the Englischer Garten, before finishing in the atmospheric Olympiapark complex. The race atmosphere is lively and supportive, with enthusiastic crowds, live music stations and well-stocked aid stations creating an encouraging experience from start to finish. The Marathon München is AIMS-certified and meets standards for use as a Boston Marathon qualifying course, making it attractive both for those chasing a personal best and for runners seeking a memorable city marathon experience.

    MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks

    Munich, Germany

    Nov 29, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    300m Elevation

    UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon

    Seattle, WA, United States

    Article

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    “The only bad run is the one that didn't happen.”

    — Unknown

    Nov 14, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    10/10 CR

    Allianz Richmond Marathon

    Richmond, VA, United States

    Nov 22, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    Cold Weather

    Philadelphia Marathon

    Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nov 1, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    1.2K Runners

    City of Oaks Marathon

    Raleigh, NC, United States

    3K+
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    Oct 18, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    Cool Weather

    TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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    Base Building for Spring Marathons: Your October-November Blueprint

    Dec 6, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    -366ft Downhill

    California International Marathon

    Sacramento, CA, United States

    “Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.”

    — Dean Karnazes

    Oct 4, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    9/10 CR

    Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

    Minneapolis , MN, United States

    Oct 18, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    7/10 CR

    TUI PALMA MARATHON MALLORCA

    Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    Nov 8, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    The Lowdown

    The Maratona di Ravenna Città d'Arte is a long-established autumn marathon that celebrates Ravenna’s extraordinary cultural heritage and centuries-old mosaics. First organized in the 1980s and continually developed into a major Italian road race, the event highlights the city’s status as a Unesco World Heritage site and attracts both domestic and international runners seeking a scenic, historically rich race experience. Traditionally held in November, the marathon combines a competitive road-racing atmosphere with the chance to run past some of Italy’s most important early-Christian and Byzantine monuments. The course is predominantly flat and fast, weaving through Ravenna’s broad boulevards, parks and the neighborhoods that showcase famous basilicas and mosaic-decorated monuments, with stretches that pass near the Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and other artistic landmarks. Spectators line key points of the route, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere with local music, food stands and volunteers providing warm encouragement — a welcoming mix of competitive focus and cultural tourism. The race is AIMS-certified and organized to World Athletics standards, making it eligible as a Boston Marathon qualifying course and reliable for official times and records.

    Maratona Di Ravenna Città D'Arte

    Ravenna, Italy