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Find a plan by race distance, goal time, or major marathon. Each page links back to the plan builder so you can generate a schedule around your actual race date and current running.
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Training plans for common race goals.
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Major marathons
Race-specific marathon preparation.
These pages prefill the marathon distance and race date, then add course context and preparation notes for each major or major-candidate race.
Browse US marathon training plansWorld Marathon Majors
The marquee global marathon series, including the newest major in Sydney.
Sydney Marathon
Sydney • Confirmed date: 30 August 2026
World Marathon Majors
Build marathon endurance while adding rolling long runs and steady effort work so course changes do not interrupt your pacing.
Berlin Marathon
Berlin • Confirmed date: 27 September 2026
World Marathon Majors
Build aerobic volume, rehearse marathon pace, and avoid overloading speed sessions at the expense of long-run durability.
Chicago Marathon
Chicago • Confirmed date: 11 October 2026
World Marathon Majors
Use steady mileage, long-run fueling practice, and controlled race-pace blocks while adjusting hard sessions for hot training days.
New York City Marathon
New York • Confirmed date: 1 November 2026
World Marathon Majors
Add rolling long runs, controlled hill work, and effort-based pacing so the bridges and late climbs do not derail the final miles.
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo • Confirmed date: 7 March 2027
World Marathon Majors
Build dependable easy mileage, protect the long run through colder months, and use controlled marathon-pace work rather than chasing speed every week.
Boston Marathon
Boston • Confirmed date: 19 April 2027
World Marathon Majors
Include hill work, steady long runs, and occasional downhill running so your quads are ready for the course profile.
London Marathon
London • Confirmed date: 25 April 2027
World Marathon Majors
Prioritize consistent long runs, relaxed marathon-pace segments, and race-day fueling practice before the final taper.
Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town • Expected date: 23 May 2027
World Marathon Majors
Use steady aerobic mileage, rolling long runs, and occasional effort-based workouts so wind or terrain does not disrupt the race plan.
World Marathon Major candidates
Races working toward major status, useful for runners watching the next wave of high-profile marathons.
Popular European marathons
Large city, historic, fast, and destination marathons across Europe.
Amsterdam Marathon
Amsterdam • Confirmed date: 18 October 2026
City Marathon
Long aerobic runs, steady marathon pace, late-race durability
Dublin Marathon
Dublin • Confirmed date: 25 October 2026
City Marathon
Rolling-course strength, steady pacing, wet-weather preparation
Athens Authentic Marathon
Athens • Confirmed date: 8 November 2026
Historic Marathon
Hill endurance, long climbs, downhill conditioning, conservative pacing
Valencia Marathon
Valencia • Confirmed date: 6 December 2026
City Marathon
Threshold work, marathon-pace blocks, even pacing, carb-loading practice
Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona • Confirmed date: 14 March 2027
City Marathon
Heat-aware pacing, marathon pace work, hydration practice
Rome Marathon
Rome • Expected date: 14 March 2027
Historic City Marathon
Strength endurance, pacing over uneven ground, downhill control
Paris Marathon
Paris • Expected date: 11 April 2027
City Marathon
Spring marathon build, pacing discipline, long steady runs, fueling practice
Rotterdam Marathon
Rotterdam • Expected date: 11 April 2027
City Marathon
Marathon pace efficiency, flat-course rhythm, controlled long runs
Manchester Marathon
Manchester • Confirmed date: 18 April 2027
City Marathon
Consistent mileage, marathon-pace practice, pacing confidence
Copenhagen Marathon
Copenhagen • Confirmed date: 9 May 2027
City Marathon
Flat-course pacing, aerobic endurance, wind management
Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon • Expected date: 18 October 2026
Destination Marathon
Wind management, downhill control, hydration practice
Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt • Confirmed date: 25 October 2026
City Marathon
Marathon-pace economy, even pacing, autumn race prep
Istanbul Marathon
Istanbul • Confirmed date: 1 November 2026
Intercontinental Marathon
Hill control, bridge pacing, travel logistics, conservative early effort
Vienna City Marathon
Vienna • Expected date: 18 April 2027
City Marathon
Spring marathon build, pacing, long aerobic runs
Prague Marathon
Prague • Expected date: 9 May 2027
City Marathon
Pacing on turns, foot strength, marathon endurance
Stockholm Marathon
Stockholm • Confirmed date: 29 May 2027
City Marathon
Rolling-course strength, pacing over bridges, late-race durability
Reykjavik Marathon
Reykjavik • Expected date: 22 August 2026
Destination Marathon
Wind preparation, layers, steady pacing, solo-running confidence
North American marathons
Popular marathon pages for the United States and Mexico.
Mexico City Marathon
Mexico City • Confirmed date: 30 August 2026
City Marathon
Altitude-aware pacing, aerobic strength, conservative goal setting
Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis to Saint Paul • Confirmed date: 4 October 2026
City Marathon
Train on rolling terrain and finish selected long runs with controlled climbing so sustained late-race inclines do not disrupt pacing.
Marine Corps Marathon
Washington DC • Confirmed date: 25 October 2026
City Marathon
Beginner-friendly marathon prep, pacing discipline, late-race resilience
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia • Confirmed date: 22 November 2026
City Marathon
Use rolling long runs, controlled marathon-pace work, and late-run focus practice rather than preparing only on flat roads.
California International Marathon
Sacramento • Confirmed date: 6 December 2026
Point-to-Point Marathon
Build quadriceps durability with controlled downhill running, train over rolling terrain, and rehearse marathon pace for the flatter finish into Sacramento.
Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu • Confirmed date: 13 December 2026
Destination Marathon
Heat acclimation, hydration, conservative pacing, long-run fueling
Houston Marathon
Houston • Confirmed date: 17 January 2027
City Marathon
Develop even marathon pacing, flat-road economy, fueling consistency, and enough basic hill strength to remain durable late in the race.
Los Angeles Marathon
Los Angeles • Confirmed date: 7 March 2027
City Marathon
Hill management, heat adaptation, pacing patience
Grandma's Marathon
Duluth • Confirmed date: 19 June 2027
Destination Marathon
Build steady aerobic endurance on flat and gently rolling roads, retain late-run hill strength, and practice flexible clothing and fueling choices.
Asia-Pacific marathons
Major and high-demand marathon pages across Asia and Oceania.
Tata Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai • Confirmed date: 17 January 2027
World Athletics Label
Humidity adaptation, early-start routine, pacing discipline
Seoul Marathon
Seoul • Expected date: 21 March 2027
World Athletics Platinum Label
Cool-weather preparation, controlled start, marathon-specific endurance
Gold Coast Marathon
Gold Coast • Expected date: 4 July 2027
City Marathon
Flat-course rhythm, fueling, early-start routine
Singapore Marathon
Singapore • Confirmed date: 6 December 2026
World Athletics Gold Label
Heat acclimation, hydration, slower pace targets, electrolyte practice
Hong Kong Marathon
Hong Kong • Expected date: 24 January 2027
City Marathon
Hill strength, humidity management, pacing restraint
Dubai Marathon
Dubai • Expected date: 31 January 2027
City Marathon
Heat-aware pacing, hydration, flat-course rhythm
Osaka Marathon
Osaka • Expected date: 28 February 2027
City Marathon
Winter marathon prep, controlled pacing, travel recovery
South American marathons
Fast and destination marathon pages in South America.
Buenos Aires Marathon
Buenos Aires • Confirmed date: 20 September 2026
City Marathon
Flat-course pacing, marathon-pace blocks, fueling consistency
Rio de Janeiro Marathon
Rio de Janeiro • Expected date: 30 May 2027
Destination Marathon
Humidity management, hydration, steady pacing, sun exposure prep