Europe Marathon Calendar 2026–2027: Race Finder

ByJustin Evenden

Europe Marathon Calendar • 2026 to 2027

Find your next European marathon

Search upcoming marathons by date, country, course style and race goal. Start with one or two filters, then use the full calendar below the quick results when you want to compare more races.

Planning specifically for Italy? Use the Italy Marathon Calendar to compare Italian races by date, location and course profile.

Narrow the list quickly

  1. Pick a year or month if your training window is fixed.
  2. Add a country or course style if the list is still too broad.
  3. Open the official race site before registering or booking travel.

Chasing a Boston qualifier in Europe? Use the BQ filter as a shortlist, then confirm the current course and qualifying status with the organizer before entering specifically for a Boston attempt. You can also compare more options in our Boston Qualifier Marathons guide.

Interactive race calendar

Europe Marathon Finder

Search europe marathons by race or city. Use the optional filters when the date, course or race goal matters.

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Showing the next 3 of 133 upcoming marathons
BMW Berlin Marathon
BQ / PR, Fast course, World Major, Big race
42.2 km World Major BQ status: verify
LocationBerlin
Date27 September 2026
CountryGermany
CourseFlat road

A World Marathon Major in Berlin with a long history of fast racing.

Official race site
Loch Ness Marathon
Scenic, Destination
42.2 km BQ status: verify
LocationInverness, Scotland
Date27 September 2026
CountryUnited Kingdom
CourseRoad

A point-to-point Scottish marathon finishing in Inverness.

Official race site
Warsaw Marathon
BQ / PR, Big race, City race
42.2 km BQ status: verify
LocationWarsaw
Date27 September 2026
CountryPoland
CourseRoad
Official race site
Full published calendar View the full Europe marathon calendar Open every listed race edition with dates, locations and official links. 133 upcoming

The filters above narrow this table too. On phones, each row becomes a compact stacked race card.

DateRaceLocationCourseBQOfficial site
Mangia’s Maratona di RagusaWinter race, Sicily, DestinationRagusa, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Portofino MarathonCoastal scenery, Winter race, DestinationRapallo, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona Maga CirceCoastal scenery, Winter raceSan Felice Circeo, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Volkswagen Barletta MarathonWinter race, Puglia, City raceBarletta, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona di San ValentinoScenic, Winter race, DestinationTerni, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
White Marble MarathonFast course, Coastal scenery, Winter raceMarina di Carrara, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Verdi MarathonCulture, Small towns, DestinationSalsomaggiore Terme, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Bologna MarathonCity race, Culture, DestinationBologna, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Strasimeno MarathonLake scenery, Flat course, Small raceCastiglione del Lago, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Brescia Art MarathonCity race, Culture, Spring raceBrescia, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Run Rome The MarathonBig race, Historic course, DestinationRome, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Milan MarathonFast course, City race, Big raceMilan, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Lake Garda 42Lake scenery, Destination, Spring raceLimone sul Garda, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona del LamoneFlat course, Traditional race, Small raceRussi, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Rimini MarathonCoastal city, Festival atmosphere, DestinationRimini, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
London MarathonLondon, UK, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Sigel Marsala MarathonCoastal scenery, Sicily, DestinationMarsala, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Padova MarathonCity race, Spring race, DestinationPadua, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona di Riso ItalianoSmall race, Rural scenery, Spring raceSanthià, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Trieste 42KCoastal scenery, City race, DestinationTrieste, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
ColleMar-athonScenic, Small towns, DestinationTerre Roveresche, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Helsinki MarathonCity raceHelsinki, FinlandRoadVerifyRace site
Reykjavik MarathonScenic, DestinationReykjavik, IcelandRolling roadYesRace site
Stavanger MarathonScenic, City raceStavanger, NorwayMixedVerifyRace site
Jungfrau MarathonScenic, Destination, MountainInterlaken, SwitzerlandHilly roadVerifyRace site
Marathon du MédocScenic, DestinationPauillac, FranceRolling roadVerifyRace site
Glencoe MarathonScenic, Mountain, TrailFort William, Scotland, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Causeway Coast MarathonScenic, TrailPortballintrae, Northern Ireland, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Oslo MarathonCity race, ScenicOslo, NorwayRolling roadYesRace site
New Forest MarathonScenicBrockenhurst, England, United KingdomRolling roadNoRace site
Richmond RUN-FEST MarathonCity raceRichmond / Kew, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Tallinn MarathonCity race, DestinationTallinn, EstoniaRoadVerifyRace site
Volksbank Münster MarathonCity race, Big raceMünster, GermanyRoadVerifyRace site
Dorney Lake MarathonBQ / PR, Fast courseDorney, England, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
BMW Berlin MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, World Major, Big raceBerlin, GermanyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Loch Ness MarathonScenic, DestinationInverness, Scotland, United KingdomRoadVerifyRace site
Warsaw MarathonBQ / PR, Big race, City raceWarsaw, PolandRoadVerifyRace site
Berlin MarathonBerlin, Germany, GermanyFlat roadYesRace site
H.C. Andersen MarathonCity raceOdense, DenmarkRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona del MugelloHistoric race, Tuscany, ScenicBorgo San Lorenzo, ItalyRolling roadVerifyRace site
Clarendon MarathonScenic, TrailSalisbury, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Cologne MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Big raceCologne, GermanyFlat roadYesRace site
Isle of Wight MarathonScenicCowes, England, United KingdomHilly roadYesRace site
Jersey MarathonScenic, DestinationSt Helier, JerseyHilly roadYesRace site
Kielder MarathonScenic, TrailKielder, England, United KingdomMixedVerifyRace site
Košice Peace MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, DestinationKošice, SlovakiaFlat roadYesRace site
LOTTO Poznań MarathonBQ / PR, City race, Big racePoznań, PolandFlat roadYesRace site
Lyon MarathonCity race, DestinationLyon, FranceRolling roadYesRace site
EDP Lisbon MarathonBQ / PR, Scenic, Destination, Big raceLisbon, PortugalRoadYesRace site
ASML Marathon EindhovenBQ / PR, Fast course, Big raceEindhoven, NetherlandsFlat roadYesRace site
Budapest MarathonScenic, Destination, Big raceBudapest, HungaryRolling roadYesRace site
Chelmsford MarathonBQ / PRChelmsford, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Chester MarathonBQ / PR, Fast courseChester, England, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Munich MarathonCity race, Big raceMunich, GermanyRolling roadYesRace site
Zagreb MarathonCity race, Big race, DestinationZagreb, CroatiaRoadYesRace site
Maratona RealeHistoric setting, Scenic, DestinationVenaria Reale, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
DramathonScenic, Destination, TrailDufftown, Scotland, United KingdomMixedVerifyRace site
Langdale MarathonScenic, MountainGreat Langdale, England, United KingdomHilly roadVerifyRace site
TCS Amsterdam MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Big race, DestinationAmsterdam, NetherlandsFlat roadVerifyRace site
Amsterdam MarathonAmsterdam, Netherlands, NetherlandsFlat roadYesRace site
Abingdon MarathonBQ / PR, Fast courseAbingdon, England, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Antwerp MarathonBQ / PR, City raceAntwerp, BelgiumFlat roadYesRace site
Eden Project MarathonScenic, TrailSt Austell, England, United KingdomMixedVerifyRace site
Ljubljana MarathonScenic, DestinationLjubljana, SloveniaRolling roadYesRace site
Neapolis Marathon (Naples)BQ / PR, DestinationNaples, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
TUI Palma Marathon MallorcaDestination, Scenic, Warm weatherPalma, SpainRoadYesRace site
Yorkshire MarathonBig race, City raceYork, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Parma MarathonCity race, Food and culture, DestinationParma, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Beachy Head MarathonScenic, TrailEastbourne, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Snowdonia Marathon EryriScenic, Mountain, DestinationLlanberis, Wales, United KingdomHilly roadVerifyRace site
Dublin MarathonBig race, Destination, City raceDublin, IrelandRolling roadVerifyRace site
Mainova Frankfurt MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Big raceFrankfurt, GermanyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Frankfurt MarathonFrankfurt, Germany, GermanyFlat roadYesRace site
Venice MarathonBQ / PR, Scenic, Destination, Big raceVenice, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
Cornish MarathonScenicPensilva, England, United KingdomHilly roadYesRace site
Istanbul MarathonDestination, Big race, ScenicIstanbul, TürkiyeRolling roadVerifyRace site
Gower MarathonScenic, TrailOxwich, Wales, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Athens Marathon - The AuthenticScenic, Destination, Big raceAthens, GreeceHilly roadVerifyRace site
Porto MarathonBQ / PR, Scenic, DestinationPorto, PortugalRoadVerifyRace site
Bordeaux MarathonBQ / PR, City raceBordeaux, FranceFlat roadYesRace site
French Riviera Marathon Nice-CannesScenic, Destination, Big raceNice to Cannes, FranceRolling roadYesRace site
Málaga MarathonDestination, Warm weatherMálaga, SpainRolling roadYesRace site
Ravenna Marathon City of ArtBQ / PR, Fast course, DestinationRavenna, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
Lago Maggiore MarathonLake scenery, Destination, Point to pointArona, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona della Grecìa SalentinaCulture, Small towns, PugliaCalimera, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Verona Run MarathonCity race, Historic setting, Big raceVerona, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona Città di PalermoCity race, Sicily, DestinationPalermo, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
San Sebastián MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, ScenicSan Sebastián, SpainFlat roadYesRace site
San Francesco MarathonHistoric setting, Scenic, DestinationAssisi, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Florence MarathonBQ / PR, Scenic, DestinationFlorence, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
La Rochelle MarathonBQ / PR, ScenicLa Rochelle, FranceFlat roadYesRace site
Turin MarathonCity raceTurin, ItalyRolling roadYesRace site
Jurassic Coast MarathonScenic, TrailSwanage, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Valencia MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Big race, DestinationValencia, SpainFlat roadVerifyRace site
Sanremo MarathonCoastal scenery, Flat course, DestinationSanremo, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Maratona di LatinaFlat course, Winter race, Smaller fieldLatina, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Catania MarathonFlat course, Coastal scenery, SicilyCatania, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Maratona di Reggio Emilia Città del TricoloreWinter race, Traditional race, City and countrysideReggio Emilia, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Pisa MarathonDestination, City race, Fast coursePisa, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Portsmouth Coastal Waterside MarathonScenicPortsmouth, England, United KingdomMixedVerifyRace site
Neujahrsmarathon ZürichWinter raceZurich, SwitzerlandRoadVerifyRace site
Polar Night MarathonScenic, Destination, Winter raceTromsø, NorwayRoadVerifyRace site
Maratona Maga CirceCoastal scenery, Winter raceSan Felice Circeo, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Split MarathonScenic, DestinationSplit, CroatiaRoadVerifyRace site
Seville MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Warm weatherSeville, SpainFlat roadYesRace site
Malta MarathonScenic, Destination, Warm weatherMdina to Sliema, MaltaRoadVerifyRace site
Sussex Coastal MarathonScenic, TrailEastbourne, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Bologna MarathonCity race, Culture, DestinationBologna, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Barcelona MarathonBQ / PR, Big race, DestinationBarcelona, SpainRolling roadYesRace site
Run Rome The MarathonBQ / PR, Big race, DestinationRome, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
Steyning Stinger MarathonScenic, TrailSteyning, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Ghent MarathonCity raceGhent, BelgiumRolling roadYesRace site
Alexander the Great MarathonScenic, DestinationThessaloniki, GreeceRoadVerifyRace site
Brighton MarathonBig race, ScenicBrighton, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Milan MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, City raceMilan, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
Bonn MarathonBQ / PR, City raceBonn, GermanyFlat roadYesRace site
Boston Marathon UKBQ / PR, Fast courseBoston, England, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Bratislava MarathonCity race, DestinationBratislava, SlovakiaRoadVerifyRace site
Cluj-Napoca MarathonCity raceCluj-Napoca, RomaniaRoadVerifyRace site
Crete MarathonScenic, DestinationChania, GreeceRoadVerifyRace site
Enschede MarathonCity raceEnschede, NetherlandsRoadVerifyRace site
Hannover MarathonCity race, Fast courseHannover, GermanyRoadVerifyRace site
NN Marathon RotterdamBQ / PR, Fast course, Big raceRotterdam, NetherlandsFlat roadYesRace site
Southampton MarathonCity raceSouthampton, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Zürich MarathonScenic, City raceZurich, SwitzerlandRoadVerifyRace site
Cracovia MarathonBQ / PR, DestinationKraków, PolandFlat roadYesRace site
Manchester MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Big raceManchester, England, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Newport Wales MarathonBQ / PR, Fast courseNewport, Wales, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Rhodes MarathonScenic, DestinationRhodes, GreeceRoadVerifyRace site
Vienna City MarathonBig race, Destination, City raceVienna, AustriaRolling roadYesRace site
Padova MarathonCity race, Spring race, DestinationPadua, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
TCS London MarathonWorld Major, Big race, DestinationLondon, England, United KingdomFlat roadVerifyRace site
Bergen City MarathonScenic, DestinationBergen, NorwayRoadVerifyRace site
Blackpool MarathonBQ / PR, ScenicBlackpool, England, United KingdomFlat roadYesRace site
Haspa Marathon HamburgBQ / PR, Fast course, Big raceHamburg, GermanyFlat roadYesRace site
Kaunas MarathonCity raceKaunas, LithuaniaRoadVerifyRace site
Madrid MarathonBig race, DestinationMadrid, SpainHilly roadYesRace site
Shakespeare MarathonScenicStratford-upon-Avon, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Belfast City MarathonBig race, City raceBelfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Newcastle-Gateshead MarathonCity raceGateshead, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Prague International MarathonFast course, Scenic, DestinationPrague, CzechiaFlat roadVerifyRace site
Three Forts MarathonScenic, TrailLancing, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Milton Keynes MarathonCity raceMilton Keynes, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Copenhagen MarathonFast course, Big race, DestinationCopenhagen, DenmarkFlat roadVerifyRace site
Generali Genève MarathonScenic, DestinationGeneva, SwitzerlandRoadVerifyRace site
Halstead & Essex MarathonSmall raceHalstead, England, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Leeds MarathonBig raceLeeds, England, United KingdomHilly roadYesRace site
White Peak MarathonScenic, TrailThorpe, England, United KingdomMixedVerifyRace site
Worcester MarathonCity raceWorcester, England, United KingdomRolling roadVerifyRace site
Salzburg MarathonScenic, DestinationSalzburg, AustriaRoadVerifyRace site
adidas Stockholm MarathonBig race, Scenic, DestinationStockholm, SwedenRoadYesRace site
Edinburgh MarathonBQ / PR, Big race, DestinationEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Lakeland Trails Coniston MarathonScenic, TrailConiston, England, United KingdomTrailVerifyRace site
Tórshavn MarathonScenic, DestinationTórshavn, Faroe IslandsHilly roadVerifyRace site
Waterford Viking MarathonCity race, DestinationWaterford, IrelandRoadVerifyRace site
Volksbank Münster MarathonCity race, Big raceMünster, GermanyRoadVerifyRace site
3 Country MarathonScenic, DestinationBregenz, AustriaRoadVerifyRace site
Great Welsh MarathonScenicLlanelli, Wales, United KingdomRolling roadYesRace site
Venice MarathonBQ / PR, Scenic, Destination, Big raceVenice, ItalyFlat roadYesRace site
SwissCityMarathon – LucerneScenic, DestinationLucerne, SwitzerlandRoadVerifyRace site
TCS Amsterdam MarathonBQ / PR, Fast course, Big race, DestinationAmsterdam, NetherlandsFlat roadYesRace site
Turin MarathonCity race, Autumn race, DestinationTurin, ItalyRolling roadVerifyRace site
Ravenna Marathon City of ArtFlat course, Culture, DestinationRavenna, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Verona Run MarathonCity race, Historic setting, Big raceVerona, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Florence MarathonHistoric setting, Big race, DestinationFlorence, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site
Maratona di Reggio Emilia Città del TricoloreWinter race, Traditional race, City and countrysideReggio Emilia, ItalyRoadVerifyRace site
Pisa MarathonFlat course, Winter race, DestinationPisa, ItalyFlat roadVerifyRace site

Dates, courses and qualifying status can change. Confirm the current details on the organizer’s official site before registering or booking travel.

Useful shortcuts

You do not need to compare every race. Start with the kind of marathon you actually want to run.

Fast marathonStart with flatter races and deeper fields. Berlin, Amsterdam, Valencia, Seville, Rotterdam, Frankfurt, Milan and Manchester are useful places to compare.

See the fastest marathons in Europe

Destination raceFor a race weekend that is also a trip, look at the city, start logistics, entry rules and how much walking or travel you will do before race morning.

Scenic marathonMountain, coastal and historic-city races can be memorable, but they may be much slower than a flat city course. Train for the terrain you will actually race.

How to choose a European marathon

For a PB or BQLook beyond the word “flat.” Compare certification, turns, crowding, likely weather and how easy it is to reach the start rested.

For a city breakCheck the entry process before booking flights. Some major races use ballots or qualification, while many others stay open until they sell out.

For sceneryChoose the race for the terrain as well as the photos. Hills, trail sections, cobbles and exposed coastal roads can change pacing and training.

If a race is sold out: use the organizer’s website to check for official charity entries, tour operators, waitlists or approved transfers. Do not assume an unofficial second-hand bib is valid.

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Europe marathon calendar FAQ

Are all European marathons listed here?

No. Europe has hundreds of marathon-distance events. This calendar focuses on established city races, useful PB and BQ options, destination marathons and selected scenic or trail races that are helpful when choosing where to race.

Are the 2027 marathon dates confirmed?

Only dates that had already been published when the calendar was checked are included. Race dates can still change, so confirm the organizer’s current information before booking non-refundable travel.

Which European marathons are good for a fast time?

Berlin, Amsterdam, Valencia, Seville, Rotterdam, Frankfurt, Milan and Manchester are useful places to start because their courses are relatively flat and attract runners chasing fast times. Weather, turns and crowding still matter.

Can a European marathon count as a Boston qualifier?

Yes, if the marathon meets the current B.A.A. requirements for an eligible certified course. Use the BQ filter as a starting point and confirm the current course status before entering specifically for a qualifying attempt.

Which months have the most European marathons?

Spring and autumn have the deepest selection. April and May are strong across the UK and continental Europe, while September through November includes many large city marathons and fast autumn courses.

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