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Wizz Air Skopje Marathon

October 4, 2026 · 8:00 AMSkopje, North Macedonia

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Race Day

59°F

45–66°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

131ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

5/ 10

Good crowd energy

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The Lowdown

The Wizz Air Skopje Marathon is North Macedonia's flagship road race, held each October in the capital, Skopje, and organized as a full marathon (42.195 km) alongside a half marathon, a marathon relay, and a 5K run. First staged in 1997, the race lapsed after two editions, returned as a half-marathon-only event in 2007, and was fully restored in 2008 with marathon, half marathon, and 5K categories; it has been a full member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) since 2009. The single-loop marathon course starts and finishes near Macedonia Square in the city center and is flat and fast, passing landmarks including the Stone Bridge and the Ilinden and Yané Sandanski boulevards. Wizz Air has been the event's title sponsor since 2014. The men's course record is 2:12:36, set by Kenya's Kiprotich Kirui in 2016, and the women's course record is 2:33:37, set by Kenya's Eunice Muchiri in 2019. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with the marathon starting at 8:00 a.m.

01: AIMS full member race since 2009, sanctioned under World Athletics and Athletics Federation of North Macedonia rules.
02: Title sponsor Wizz Air since 2014 (contract originally signed for 2014-2016, renewed since).
03: Skopje sits at roughly 245 meters altitude; the marathon course is a single flat loop through the city center.
04: The 2015 edition was cancelled following the Kumanovo clashes.
05: Notable past participants include Wilson Kipsang (2014) and Paula Radcliffe.
06: 2012 edition drew more than 3,600 runners from over 36 countries and served as a 2012 London Olympics qualifying race; more recent editions (2019-2021) drew a smaller field of roughly 100-260 finishers across categories, per Wikipedia.

Questions about the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon 2026

When is the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon 2026?

This edition ran on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

What is the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon time limit?

5 hours 30 minutes.

What is the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon course like?

40 m of total elevation gain. It passes Macedonia Square (start/finish), Stone Bridge and Ilinden Boulevard.

What is the weather like at the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 7–19 °C (45–66 °F).

Is the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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