Major World Marathons
Major World Marathons is a structured sports dataset with 16 entries. Its fields include Marathon, Country, First Run. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 16 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Marathon, Country, First Run, Men's Course Record, Recent Finishers, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- First Run range
- 1,897 to 2,007
- Across 16 preview rows
- Recent Finishers range
- 11,000 to 55,000
- Across 16 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Marathon, Country, and First Run across sports entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 16 downloadable records
Marathon↕ | Country↕ | First Run↕ | Men's Course Record↕ | Recent Finishers↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Marathon | United States | 1,897 | 2:03:02 (Geoffrey Mutai 2011) | 26,000 | Oldest annual marathon in the world, Heartbreak Hill, Patriots' Day, strict qualifying times |
| New York City Marathon | United States | 1,970 | 2:05:06 (Tamirat Tola 2023) | 55,000 | Largest marathon in the world by finishers, 5 boroughs, Verrazzano start, First Avenue party |
| Berlin Marathon | Germany | 1,974 | 2:01:09 (Eliud Kipchoge 2022) | 47,000 | Flattest and fastest WMM, 8 of 9 most recent men's world records set here, Brandenburg Gate finish |
| London Marathon | United Kingdom | 1,981 | 2:01:25 (Kelvin Kiptum 2023) | 48,000 | Huge charity tradition, Tower Bridge, The Mall finish, iconic fancy dress runners |
| Chicago Marathon | United States | 1,977 | 2:00:35 (Kelvin Kiptum 2023) | 49,000 | Pancake flat through 29 neighborhoods, current men's world record course, loud crowds |
| Tokyo Marathon | Japan | 2,007 | 2:02:16 (Benson Kipruto 2024) | 38,000 | Newest WMM, incredible crowd discipline, Imperial Palace, samurai themed cheer zones |
| Sydney Marathon | Australia | 2,001 | 2:06:18 (Brimin Misoi 2024) | 25,000 | Seventh WMM as of 2025, Harbour Bridge start, Opera House finish |
| Paris Marathon | France | 1,976 | 2:04:21 (Kenenisa Bekele 2014) | 53,000 | Champs-Elysees start, Eiffel Tower views, Bois de Boulogne, largest non-WMM marathon |
| Amsterdam Marathon | Netherlands | 1,975 | 2:03:39 (Tamirat Tola 2021) | 17,000 | Flat fast course, Olympic Stadium start and finish, autumn PB hunter destination |
| Valencia Marathon | Spain | 1,981 | 2:01:48 (Kelvin Kiptum 2022) | 33,000 | Fastest non-WMM in the world, late November PB factory, City of Arts finish |
| Frankfurt Marathon | Germany | 1,981 | 2:03:42 (Wilson Kipsang 2011) | 15,000 | Oldest city marathon in Germany, red carpet finish inside Festhalle |
| Honolulu Marathon | United States | 1,973 | 2:11:12 (Lawrence Cherono 2019) | 27,000 | No cutoff time, Diamond Head, huge Japanese participation, December tradition |
| Rome Marathon | Italy | 1,995 | 2:07:17 (Benjamin Kiptoo 2009) | 16,000 | Starts at the Colosseum, cobblestones through ancient Rome |
| Athens Authentic Marathon | Greece | 1,972 | 2:10:37 (Felix Kandie 2014) | 20,000 | The original route, Marathon to Athens finishing in Panathenaic Stadium, hilliest classic |
| Comrades Marathon | South Africa | 1,921 | 5:13:58 (Tete Dijana 2023, 90km ultra) | 22,000 | Actually an 87-90km ultra, Pietermaritzburg-Durban alternating, the Ultimate Human Race |
| Two Oceans Marathon | South Africa | 1,970 | 3:03:03 (Thompson Magawana 1988, 56km) | 11,000 | 56km ultra around Cape Peninsula, one of the world's most beautiful races |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Major World Marathons organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 16 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 16 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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