World Marathon Majors
The World Marathon Majors are a collection of the world's most prestigious annual marathon races, attracting elite athletes from around the globe. The series originallyconsisted of six iconic races: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.
The series has continued to expand, with the Sydney Marathon becoming the seventh Major in 2025 and the Cape Town Marathon joining as the eighth in 2026. Further expansion is possible, with the Shanghai Marathon potentially joining the series in 2027.
Here are the current Marathon Majors, listed in the order they are typically held each year.
| # | Marathon Name | Where Held | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | March |
| 2 | Boston Marathon | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | April |
| 3 | London Marathon | London, England, UK | April |
| 4 | Sydney Marathon | Sydney, Australia | August |
| 5 | Cape Town Marathon | Cape Town, South Africa | September |
| 6 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | September |
| 7 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, Illinois, USA | October |
| 8 | New York City Marathon | New York City, New York, USA | November |
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