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    Sep 27, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    The Lowdown

    The Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon is one of Poland's premier running events and has grown to become a significant fixture on the European marathon calendar since its inception in 2013. As an AIMS-certified and World Athletics-sanctioned race, the Warsaw Marathon attracts thousands of runners annually from Poland and across the globe, offering a fast, flat course that has proven popular with both elite athletes seeking competitive times and recreational runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification. The course takes participants on a spectacular tour through Poland's vibrant capital, showcasing Warsaw's remarkable blend of historic architecture and modern urban development. Runners traverse iconic landmarks including the Royal Castle, the Old Town Market Square (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Palace of Culture and Science, and wind along the scenic Vistula River boulevards. The route's predominantly flat profile, combined with wide city streets, creates ideal racing conditions and has resulted in numerous personal records over the years. The marathon is renowned for its enthusiastic crowd support, with thousands of spectators lining the streets throughout the 42.2-kilometer journey, creating an electric atmosphere that carries runners from start to finish. The race weekend features a full marathon, half marathon, and relay options, making it a true celebration of running in Poland's capital. With excellent organization, professional timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a festive finish line celebration, the Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon delivers an exceptional race experience that keeps runners returning year after year.

    Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon

    Warsaw, Poland

    Oct 4, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    122m Elevation

    Maine Marathon

    Portland, ME, United States

    Article

    Running Tourism Economics: How Marathons Transform Cities

    “Our running shoes have magic in them. The power to transform a bad day into a good day; frustration into speed; self-doubt into confidence; chocolate cake into muscles.”

    — Mina Samuels

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

    New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

    Queenstown, New Zealand

    Oct 25, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    Cool Weather

    Dresden Marathon

    Dresden, Germany

    Oct 4, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    7.0K Runners

    Cologne Marathon

    Cologne, Germany

    3K+
    Miles of Racing
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    Oct 19, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    7/10 CR

    TREK Antwerp Marathon

    Antwerp, Belgium

    Article

    The Marathon Taper: Why Doing Less Makes You Faster

    Nov 8, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    25m Elevation

    Maratona Di Ravenna Città D'Arte

    Ravenna, Italy

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

    — Dean Karnazes

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

    California International Marathon

    Sacramento, CA, United States

    Oct 10, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    110m Elevation

    Cape Cod Marathon

    Falmouth, MA, United States

    Oct 4, 2026Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
    The Lowdown

    Often dubbed “The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America,” the Twin Cities Marathon delivers on scenery​. The race is a one-way route connecting Minnesota’s two largest cities: it starts in downtown Minneapolis (near U.S. Bank Stadium) and finishes at the State Capitol in St. Paul​. Along the way, the course showcases fall colors and city lakes – you’ll run past sparkling Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet, and along the Mississippi River. Historic Summit Avenue in St. Paul, lined with autumn trees and stately homes, comprises the final miles​. The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling; the biggest challenge is an extended gradual uphill from about mile 20 to 23 as you climb from river level up to the finish at the Capitol (roughly a 200-foot gain, which feels significant late-race)​. Overall, many runners find Twin Cities fast – there’s enough downhill and flat early on to offset the late hills. And the visuals are stunning throughout, from urban skylines to natural vistas.

    Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

    Minneapolis , MN, United States