Marathon Links

International Association of Athletics Federations
In December '07, for the first time ever, the IAAF initiated a system of Gold and Silver Labels for marathons and road races around the world. Just 26 events were awarded Gold, and only 25 Silver Labels, worldwide, for 2011, as marks of international excellence, to identify the best marathons and road races on the planet. To check out the world's best, that includes Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon [Silver Label], see www.iaaf.org/lrr11/. The section includes a complete global Calendar, News items, Race Reports, and Photo Gallery.

The IAAF, under the leadership of its President Lamine Diack (SEN) who heads the 28 member Council, is the highest authority for athletics in the world. Today, the IAAF has 211 affiliated National Member Federations who gather once every two years for a Congress which is the IAAF's ultimate decision making body. The IAAF Headquarters has been located in the Principality of Monaco since 1993.

AIMS: Association of International Marathons and Distance Races
AIMS has become the major force behind the development and progress of road running throughout the world. From 28 members in 1982 it has grown to over 230 members in more than 65 countries, including nearly all the world's premier marathons and many major road races at other distances. See AIMS Race Calendar.

AIMS has set firm standards of course measurement. The IAAF has recognised and adopted the AIMS system as its standard. All AIMS members are required to have their courses so measured.

www.marathonguide.com
The one-stop source for everything marathoning. At the core of MarathonGuide.com is the web's largest directory of US Marathons and International Marathons. Find dates and contact information, plus links to news and information, latest information & stats, training tools & education.

Chevron Houston Marathon
January 15, 2012
The Chevron Houston Marathon combines a competitive athletic event with a citywide festival of community spirit. From race organization, to course entertainment, to state-of-the-art technology, the Chevron Houston Marathon is truly a Texas-sized experience... be part of it!

ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
January 29, 2012
Let the ING Miami Marathon take you on a well-deserved break from the winter blues. Greater Miami and the Beaches have a formula for success that few can match.

Around the Bay Road Race—Hamilton, ON, Canada
March 25, 2012
Hamilton's Around the Bay Road Race is the oldest on the continent, first run in 1894, three years before the Boston Marathon. Rich in tradition, it has been run and won by the best from around the world, including Boston Marathon winners and Olympic gold medallists.

Boston Marathon
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events.

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k
May 20, 2012
The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is one of the longest standing running traditions in the Midwest. Each year, Cleveland hosts thousands of runners for its various events over Race Weekend.

ING Ottawa Marathon
May 26-27, 2012
The Ottawa Race Weekend - Canada's premiere race festival - combines competition, participation and fundraising to make a distinctive contribution to the health of our community.

SSQ Quebec City marathon
August 26, 2012
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. With more than 75% of the course running along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, this marathon takes participants on a scenic route like no other! Starting on the south shore, runners cross the historic Quebec Bridge and finish in the heart of Old Québec.

Marathon by the Sea—Saint John, NB, Canada
August 14, 2011
Marathon by the Sea enjoys a growing reputation as a world-class running event, attracting thousands of participants, spectators and volunteers to St. John.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 7, 2012
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 7, 2012, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream.

Detroit Free Press Marathon
October 21, 2012
A unique course crossing the U.S./Canadian border twice and great musical entertainment along the way, there's no end to the excitement of running this race!

Niagara Falls International Marathon
October 21, 2012
Cross The Most Famous Finish Line in the World at Niagara Falls! Also includes Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events.

Marine Corps Marathon—Arlington, VA
October 30, 2011
"The People's Marathon": Marines, Sailors, volunteers, staff and spectators know how to cater to first-time marathoners as well as the veterans of the road. The Marine Corps Marathon continues its 30+ year traditions of dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism with the 2011 race in Arlington, VA on October 30.

ING New York City Marathon
November 4, 2012
The premier event of New York Road Runners, the ING New York City Marathon is the world's greatest road race. As the professional athletes and over 800,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the true thrills of a lifetime. Join us this year and be a part of it!

Berlin Marathon
September 30, 2012
The 39th BERLIN-MARATHON will boast a field of more than 40,000 athletes from over 100 nations on 30th September. Start and finishing areas are located in the heart of the capital next to Germany's most famous landmark: the Brandenburg Gate.

Turin (Torino) Marathon
April ?, 2012
Turin Marathon is 26 years old. The course is run both in Turin and its surroundings.

Virgin London Marathon
April 22, 2012
An event considered by most to be the world's best marathon, and which continues to be the largest annual fundraising event in the world. A total of 783,185 runners have completed the London Marathon since it started while a record 36,550 people finished in 2010.

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam
April 15, 2012
The ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam is a popular event with more than 20,000 participants at the start including the absolute world top. Alongside the course more than 850,000 spectators cheer on the participants.

Maratona di Roma
March 18, 2012
Open up the spring in Rome! Run along millenniums of history, experience the cobblestones, feel as Abebe Bikila in 1960, make a breathtaking tour in The Eternal City at marathon speed! Last year more than 14,000 runners from 76 countries lined up at the start, in the grand shadow of the Colosseo. Beside them, 65,000 fun-runners. Adrenaline, joy of life, culture, history, entertainment: Rome and its Marathon know how to welcome their guests.

Lausanne Marathon
October 28, 2012
The Lausanne-Marathon winds its way between the lake and luxuriant green slopes. As no cars will disturb the charm of the moment, the runners can concentrate fully on their race.

Maraton Lala
March 4, 2012
Mexico's #1 competitive marathon, which hosts annual Mexican Championships. 4,000 runners on a flat, fast course with great spectators and entertainment. As their slogan says, "Come and Experience the Fiesta Lagunera!"

Marathon de Paris
April 15, 2012
42,195 km in the City of Paris… From the Champs Élysées Avenue to Foch Avenue running through Bastille, Nation, Vincennes, les Tuileries…

Midnight Sun Marathon
June 30, 2012
Join us for a fantastic running experience in the Arctic city of Tromsø in Norway. The opportunity to run at the middle of the night while there is still sunlight is unique. We welcome you to the northernmost AIMS certified marathon in the world, held at 70° latitude.

Prague International Marathon
May 13, 2012
Did you know that the Volkswagen Prague Marathon has been voted one of the most beautiful marathon courses in the world? If you like discovering the undiscovered, running alongside a river and meandering through the heart of a medieval capital city, then the Volkswagen Prague Marathon is for you. The race starts and finishes on the famous Old Town Square and takes you through all the different neighbourhoods of the wonderful city of Prague.

Reykjavik Marathon
August 18, 2012
The Reykjavik Marathon involves thousands of participants from Iceland and from all over the world. Iceland is not only closer than you think, but far different than you ever imagined.

Vienna City Marathon
April 15, 2012
World class running, imposing cultural sights and classical music make Vienna City marathon a unique experience. The Vienna City Marathon is Austria's biggest one-day sporting event with about 24,000 participants from more than 80 countries.

Tokyo Marathon
February 26, 2012
Some of the world's top runners will be running alongside the general public like in the marathons of New York and London. The course passes famous sightseeing spots such as the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Station, Asakusa Temple's impressive Kaminarimon Gate and the glitzy shopping district of Ginza.