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The 7 Major Marathons: Running Around the World
Running a marathon is a big dream for many runners. A marathon is a long race — 42.195 kilometers! Some runners want to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors. These are the most famous marathons in the world. There were six, but now there are seven.
Tokyo (Japan)
This marathon happens in February or March. Runners love the mix of modern city and tradition. The race day is usually cold, so check your training plan. From the start line to the finish line, the crowd is loud and friendly. Many runners try to get a PB (personal best) here.
Boston (USA)
This is the oldest marathon — since 1897! You need a fast qualifying time to join. The course has many hills, especially the famous Heartbreak Hill. Train your legs well and watch your pace per km. Boston has strong pace groups and lots of history.
London (UK)
A very famous race! Runners go past Big Ben and the London Eye. Many wear fun costumes. You run with your race bib and chip, which records your chip time.
Berlin (Germany)
Fast, flat, and perfect for PBs. Many marathoners break records here. The splits (split times) are easy to track because the course is so regular. There are good hydration stations and friendly volunteers. After the finish line, you get your medal and enjoy a German beer.
Chicago (USA)
Another flat and fast race. You run through 29 neighborhoods. The pace groups are well organized, and every corral at the start line moves fast. If you like big city energy, this is your race. The race kit is one of the best — it includes a cool shirt and useful items.
New York City (USA)
The biggest marathon in the world. Over 50,000 runners! You run across five boroughs of the city, starting on a huge bridge. The crowd is electric. It’s a hard race, with bridges and rolling hills, but the views are amazing. You’ll feel the famous runner’s high before the end!
As of April 2025 there are 22,480 Six Star finishers—those who have completed the six original Marathon Majors (Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York) and received the desired Six Star Medal.
Sydney (Australia) The newest Major! You run near the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The weather is usually sunny and fresh. A perfect mix of nature and city. Don’t forget to taper (rest before the race) and enjoy the view. It’s a long way from home, but the experience is unforgettable.
Vocabulary:
- marathoner = someone who runs marathons
- pace = speed of running
- race bib = number paper on your shirt
- chip time / gun time = real time vs official time
- corral = start area by speed
- hydration station = where you get water
- training plan = your schedule to prepare
- taper = rest days before race
- split time = time for parts of the race (e.g., each 5km)
- runner’s high = great feeling from running
- race kit = your shirt, bib, and materials
- start line / finish line = beginning and end
- PB (personal best) = your best time ever
- pace group = group running at the same rhythm
- DNF (Did Not Finish) = if you stop before the finish
- medal = prize for finishing
- long run = key training before the marathon
- race day = the day of the race
- legs = you’ll need strong ones!