Sporting Challenges

The Chicago Marathon, held every October, is one of the world’s top races and part of the World Marathon Majors. Its flat, fast course through 29 neighbourhoods draws elite athletes, tens of thousands of runners, and cheering crowds, making it a signature celebration of the city!

The Dublin Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in Europe attracting more than 20,000 runners. Now significantly oversubscribed, runners are drawn to a fast, flat course that starts and finishes in the heart of the city, taking in Dublin’s historic landmarks. It’s popular for it’s cool autumn temperatures but more importantly the Irish festive atmosphere that is with you the whole way around the course as the city comes alive to support you take on this challenge!

The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth and is recognised as the original authentic marathon course. When you run the marathon, you run in the very footsteps of the ancient gods and heroes that gave birth to western civilization. The finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. The city has come alive for centuries for this monumental event the crowd cheering you through this epic challenge!

Valencia marathon is fast, flat and sunny, known for it’s personal best course! Over 33,000 runners gather for this end of year event. The circuit loop offers beachfront running, historic squares, bridges and green spaces as well as several cheerzones throughout the course. Its finish line is known as one of the most scenic carrying you across the walkway towards the breathtaking Hemisfèric.

Isle Listen is an official international charity of Tokyo Marathon 2027. Returning for its 20th anniversary the event will host roughly 39,000 runners for a flat, fast tour of Tokyo’s landmarks, taking your through Shinjuku and finishing in the Tokyo Station/Marunouchi district.
Image © Tokyo Marathon Foundation. 

The Lisbon Half Marathon is a premier, high-energy event in the SuperHalfs series, famous for its breath-taking start on the 25 de Abril Bridge and a flat, fast route that attracts 27,000+ runners and elite athletes aiming for world records.

The Generali Prague Half Marathon 2027, part of the prestigious SuperHalfs series, is widely considered one of Europe’s most beautiful and races, guiding runners over the Charles Bridge, across Jan Palach Square & throughout the Old Town district.

Marking the 46th anniversary of the Generali Berlin Half Marathon, runners will be met with a historic tour of the German capital. The route will take you through the Brandenburg Gate, passing landmarks like the Victory Column and Checkpoint Charlie along the way.

The Copenhagen Marathon is one of Europe’s fastest growing marathons. Famous for its fast, flat, single-loop route, the event will take you on a scenic tour of the Danish capital’s historic landmarks, through vibrant neighbourhoods, and it’s many picturesque waterfronts.

Taking place in October 2027, the Cardiff Half will have you pass the city’s most breath-taking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and beautiful Cardiff Bay.

The Valencia Half Marathon is an internationally renowned road race with the route being almost entirely flat. Sitting at sea level this makes it Spain’s fastest half marathon and is renowned for it’s enthusiastic local crowds, music, and a festive atmosphere throughout.