The Ljubljana Marathon attracted a large number of running fans this year as well. But if you're already flirting with running trials for next season, don't miss out on this list.
Here is an overview of some of the most spectacular marathons, as selected by Red Bull. From European capitals to the Great Wall of China. Which one will you sign up for this time?
Paris Marathon
Date: April 2023
The well-established Paris Marathon is considered one of the largest international races, as more than 50,000 runners from all over the world visit it every year. The course starts on the Champs-Élysées and winds past some of Paris' greatest landmarks, finishing on Avenue Foch with a view of the Arc de Triomphe. More than 80,000 visitors gather in the city for the marathon, so you will be accompanied by loud shouts of encouragement and cheering all the time.
Coastal Trail Endurancelife
Date: April 2023
Not a fan of asphalt? Swap city marathons for Britain's wildest corners with Endurancelife's Coastal Trail Marathon Series. It runs along the coast of Wales and winds along the west and east coasts of England. Red Bull highlights the Pembrokeshire Marathon, where the route climbs rugged cliffs, past epic sandy beaches and hidden coves.
TCS London Marathon
Date: October 2023
Nowhere is it more lively than in London on the day of the marathon trial. The entertainment festival also attracts a host of celebrities, and the marathon course winds past many of London's landmarks amid a lively crowd cheering you on. No matter how tired your legs are, round the corner at Buckingham Palace you'll come alive in no time and power through the last few meters to the finish line.
Roman Marathon
Date: March 2023
Rome's treasures and architectural marvels are best explored on foot, but even more interesting just to run through them. From the Vatican to the Colosseum, the route of the famous Roman marathon winds, where there is no room for boredom and fatigue, as a new attraction awaits you around every corner. The course is fabulously flat, although about half of it is on cobbled streets.
Great Wall Marathon
Date: May 2023
The Great Wall Marathon takes place, you guessed it, along the Great Wall of China, east of Beijing. But don't expect a personal best, as the grueling route takes twice as long as usual for the average runner due to the huge amount of climbing. The undulating paths, steep climbs and giant staircases make the whole thing even more interesting.
