The Marathon Travel Blog

Training tips, destination guides, gear advice and stories from the start line. All written by runners, for runners.

February 28, 2026

Running The Chicago Marathon Route: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Experience

The Chicago Marathon route is one of the most iconic races in the United States, attracting runners from all over the world. Held each October, this Abbott World

February 27, 2026

Why the Sydney Marathon Course Is One of the World’s Must-Run Races

The Sydney Marathon course has grown rapidly in popularity over the past several years. Once considered primarily a regional race for Australian runners, the event now attracts participants

January 31, 2026

Experience the 2026 Cape Town Marathon: South Africa’s Premier Road Race

Runners from around the globe are turning their eyes toward South Africa for the 2026 Cape Town Marathon. Combining breathtaking scenery, vibrant city streets, and a world-class organizational

January 31, 2026

2026 Sydney Marathon: How to Qualify, Plan, and Prepare for Race Day

The 2026 Sydney Marathon is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated distance events on the global running calendar. With its iconic harbour views, challenging urban

December 31, 2025

A Practical Runner’s Guide to the 2026 Paris Marathon

The Paris Marathon is one of the most established and popular road races in Europe. Each spring, runners from around the world gather to experience 42.2 kilometres through

December 31, 2025

Your Road to the 2026 London Marathon: A Canadian Runner’s Companion

Every April, a special kind of magic takes over the streets of London. It’s the sound of thousands of feet hitting the pavement, a river of determined runners

November 28, 2025

The History of Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

The History of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Nestled at the foot of iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town has long been a city of breathtaking vistas and resilient

November 28, 2025

The Lighter Side of the TCS London Marathon: Where 26.2 Miles Meets Pure Madness

Every April, while most sensible Londoners are still nursing hangovers from the previous weekend or pretending to enjoy a flat white in the rain, 50,000 people willingly line

October 29, 2025

London Marathon Unlocked: Advanced Guide for Conquering the 2026 Course

So you’ve secured your golden ticket to the 2026 TCS London Marathon. The initial euphoria has faded, replaced by the sobering reality that you’re about to take on

October 28, 2025

Run Smarter, Not Harder: Your Advanced Guide to the 2026 Paris Marathon

You’ve made the decision. The 2026 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is on your calendar. You know about the start on the Champs-Élysées and the finish on Avenue

September 30, 2025

Beyond the Ballot: The Unfiltered Truth About Running London Marathon 2026

Let me confess something: my first London Marathon ended with me hobbling past Buckingham Palace wondering why anyone would voluntarily do this. Then I signed up again. And

September 30, 2025

Your Complete Guide to Running the NYC Half Marathon in March 2026

There’s a special energy that fills New York City each spring when runners from around the world gather to take on the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. As

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