What are the World Marathon Majors?
World Marathon Majors: definition and list of the 8 races
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What are the World Marathon Majors?
The World Marathon Majors refer to the series of the 8 most prestigious marathons in the world: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Sydney and Cape Town. Created in 2006 by Abbott, this label highlights the most demanding races and awards each finisher a star for each participation.
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Sun, March 7, 2027Date confirmed
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo10.7 km42.195 km
🏅 World Majors
+4
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 World Athletics Label🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label
Road Running
Mon, April 19, 2027Date confirmed
Boston Marathon
Boston(MA)26.22 mi
🏅 World Majors
+3
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 World Athletics Label🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label
Road Running
26 Sat ➜ September 27, 2026Date confirmed
BMW Berlin Marathon
Berlin5 km42.195 km
🏅 World Majors
+4
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label🏅 World Athletics Label
Road Running
Sun, April 25, 2027Date confirmed
London Marathon
London42.195 km
🏅 World Majors
+5
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 European Marathon Classics🏅 World Athletics Label🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label
Road Running
10 Sat ➜ October 11, 2026Date confirmed
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago(IL)3.11 mi26.22 mi
🏅 World Majors
+4
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label🏅 World Athletics Label
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End of May 2027
Cape Town Marathon (Cape Marathon)
Cape Town5 km10 km11 km22 km41 km42.195 km
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers
+4
🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 World Athletics Label🏅 World Athletics Elite Label🏅 World Majors
Road Running
Sun, November 1, 2026Date confirmed
New York Marathon
New York(NY)26.22 mi
🏅 World Majors
+4
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label🏅 World Athletics Label
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End of August 2027
TCS Sydney Marathon
Sydney3.11 mi6.21 mi26.22 mi
🏅 World Majors
+4
🏅 World Marathon Majors Qualifiers🏅 Boston Qualifying Races🏅 World Athletics Platinum Label🏅 World Athletics Label
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