The Athens Classic (authentic) Marathon is an annual marathon road race held in Athens, Greece, normally in early November. The race attracted 43.000 competitors in 2015 of which 16.000 were for the 42.195 km course, both numbers being an all-time record for the event. The rest of the runners competed in the concurrent 5 and 10 kilometers road races and the race walking contest.

The marathon course is based on the legend from which the race gained its name: Pheidippides, a messenger in Ancient Greece, ran from the Battle of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greeks' victory over the Persians. The provenance of the competitive race is traced back to the Marathon race at the 1896 Olympics. The Athens Classic Marathon began in 1972 as a joint venture between the Greek tourist board and athletics association. The race came under the auspices of the current organizers and SEGAS in 1983 and has since become a major race, being awarded Gold Label Road Race status by the IAAF.

It is perhaps the most difficult major marathon race: the course is uphill from the 10 km mark to the 31 km mark – the toughest uphill climb of any major marathon. The course begins in the town of Marathon, where it passes the tomb of the Athenian soldiers, and it traces a path near the coast through Nea Makri. Following the steep rise, the course goes lightly downhill towards the city of Athens. It passes a statue of a runner (Ο Δρομ?ας) in the city center before finishing up at the Panathinaiko Stadium; a site for athletics competitions in ancient times and the finishing point for both the 1896 and 2004 Olympic marathons.

Now one of the 20 largest marathons in the US, the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is the ideal fall marathon for everyone from the first time marathon runner to elite athletes. Starting and finishing at the Indiana State Capitol, the course highlights landmarks and historical neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis. Nationally recognized as flat and fast, this event has hosted Olympians, PR seekers, and thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers.

Along with a half marathon, 5k, and kids fun run, race weekend is full of events for the entire family. The Indianapolis Monumental Health and Fitness Expo at the Indiana Convention Center kicks off the event with two days of talented expo speakers, vendors, and opportunities to show your monumental spirit.

The Marathon du Médoc is a French marathon, half marathon, and 10.5K race, created in 1985, the course runs through the vineyards of Médoc in the Gironde. It is considered "the longest Marathon in the world".

The Marathon du Médoc attracts more than 3,300 foreigners, representing more than 50 nations, as well as many spectators. The marathon is organized by a volunteer association, with 2,800 volunteers.

The circuit route crosses the vineyards and chateaux of Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Médoc and Haut-Médoc, beginning and ending in Pauillac. The marathon, known internationally, is famous for its festive atmosphere. 90% of runners run in costumes. The marathon is called "the longest in the world" because the race is interspersed with several activities: musical breaks with 23 orchestras scattered around the course, wine tasting, oysters tasting at the 38th kilometer, and steak at the 39th kilometer.

The Marathon of the Alpes-Maritimes is a marathon taking place on a part of the coast of Alpes-Maritimes , between Nice (the Promenade des Anglais ) and Cannes (the Promenade of the Croisette ). It is one of the most important French marathons in terms of number of participants, with 6,653 participants having finished the race in 2016.

It is part of the international circuit of the IAAF Road Race Label Events , in the category of "Bronze Labels". It is organized by Azur Sport Organization (ASO). The mayors of the cities of Nice ( Christian Estrosi ) and Cannes ( David Lisnard ) run each year the entirety of 42,195 km. 95% of the course takes place by the sea. Participants pass Le Negresco de Nice and arrive in front of the Carlton Cannes, two palaces emblematic of the Riviera.

This course of 42.195 km along the seaside from Nice to Cannes invites you to discover the most beautiful tourist places of the Riviera: Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet, Antibes Juan-les-Pins And Vallauris Golfe-Juan.