Guides

Explore the World Marathon Majors by where, when, and who's coming.

Tracker

How to get into the Majors

Lottery, ballot, and drawing windows for the 2027 cycle, with race day and a Today line. Boston is a time qualifier.

Open the lottery tracker

By discipline

Running racesUltra racesCycling racesTriathlon racesGravel races

By distance

MarathonsHalf marathons10Ks5KsStage racesUltrasGran fondos70.3 triathlonsGravel races

By region

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By country

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By month

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By who's coming

Marathons for first-timersPartner-friendly racecations

By character

Flat, fast marathons for a PRThe genuinely brutal ones

Best of, by region

Best marathons in EuropeBest marathons in North America