Race guides
What to expect at the world's best-known races — the course, typical conditions, and how to pace each one.
London Marathon
London, England · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A London Marathon guide: the flat course, typical April conditions, crowd-heavy start, and a pacing strategy to run an even race.
Boston Marathon
Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Boston Marathon guide: the net-downhill point-to-point course, the Newton hills and Heartbreak Hill, April conditions, and pacing strategy.
Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Berlin Marathon guide: the famously flat and fast course, cool autumn conditions, and a pacing strategy built for a personal best.
Chicago Marathon
Chicago, Illinois, USA · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Chicago Marathon guide: the flat, fast loop course, variable October weather, big-city crowds, and a pacing strategy for an even race.
New York City Marathon
New York City, USA · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A New York City Marathon guide: the rolling five-borough course, the bridges, November conditions, and a pacing strategy for the hills.
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Tokyo Marathon guide: the flat, fast, well-organised course, cool March conditions, and a pacing strategy for an even race.
Great North Run
Newcastle to South Shields, England · Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 mi)
A Great North Run guide: the point-to-point half marathon, the early climbs, the coastal finish, September conditions, and pacing strategy.
Great Manchester Run
Manchester, England · 10K / Half Marathon
A Great Manchester Run guide: the flat, fast city-centre 10K, May conditions, big crowds, and a pacing strategy for an even race.
Paris Marathon
Paris, France · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Paris Marathon guide: the mostly flat city course, the tunnels and cobbles, April conditions, and a pacing strategy.
Amsterdam Marathon
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
An Amsterdam Marathon guide: the flat, fast course, cool October conditions, the stadium finish, and a pacing strategy for a personal best.
Valencia Marathon
Valencia, Spain · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Valencia Marathon guide: the flat, fast course, cool December conditions, the waterside finish, and a pacing strategy.
Sydney Marathon
Sydney, Australia · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Sydney Marathon guide: the scenic but rolling course over the Harbour Bridge, spring conditions, and an effort-based pacing strategy.
Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh, Scotland · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
An Edinburgh Marathon guide: the fast, net-downhill coastal course, May conditions, the coastal wind, and a pacing strategy.
Brighton Marathon
Brighton, England · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Brighton Marathon guide: the mostly flat seaside course, the exposed power-station stretch, April conditions, and a pacing strategy.
Dublin Marathon
Dublin, Ireland · Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi)
A Dublin Marathon guide: the rolling city course, the mid-race climbs, October conditions, friendly crowds, and a pacing strategy.