The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship is one of the longest running races in Japan, it is alsoan international men’s marathon race established in 1947. The course record is held by Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia, running 2:05:18 in 2009. Frank Shorter won first straight years from 1971 to 1974. Derek Clayton set the World Record here in 1967 running 2:09:37.

The Singapore Marathon is an annual international marathon race which is held in December in the city of Singapore. It is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. It has grown significantly since its inaugural race in 1982 – the 2013 event attracted a total of 60,000 entrants for all categories. There are four separate categories of competition: the full marathon, the half marathon, the 10 kilometres run, and the 10 km wheelchair race. Furthermore, 10 km team competitions as well as a number of short running competitions for children.

Prize money for the full marathon race is divided into three categories: the open prize (for all competitors), the Singapore prize (open to national competitors), and the veteran prize (which acts as a masters competition).

Between 2004 and 2008, it was part of "The Greatest Race on Earth" series of road races, sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank (the other three legs being the Hong Kong Marathon, Mumbai Marathon and Nairobi Marathon).

The times recorded at the Singapore Marathon tend to be slower than those at other marathons as Singapore's climate is usually hot and humid. Kenyans Luke Kibet and Salina Kosgei are the men's and women's course record holders, respectively. The 2006 edition also acted as the country's national championships, with Elangovan Ganesan and Vivian Tan Yoke Pin taking the honours.

Crossing the Singapore Marathon finish line is an experience like no other, an experience that no one can ever take away from you. Whatever the outcome, YOU ARE A FINISHER.

The Torino City Marathon is a journey through art and history in the city that was Italy’s first capital.

Fast, or rather very fast, routes take marathon runners through the streets of the city centre and among palaces and historic monuments but also through parks, with their villages and castles, to the suburbs.

The course passes by industries that have helped write Turin’s history, before returning to the center and the finish line in the sumptuous Piazza Castello. On 5 November three races will be held: the Torino City Marathon (42.195 km), the Torino City Half Marathon (21.097 km) and the Torino City Run (7 km).

The race is organized by Team Marathon S.S.D. and Torino Road Runners A.S.D., with the support of the Regione Piemonte and the municipalities of Turin, Beinasco, Nichelino and Moncalieri. The event has always been a favourite for foreign marathon runners, who in addition to following their sporting passion have been able to appreciate the beauty of the area and sample the food and wine delights of the region.

There are active promotions on hotels and guided tours so you can fully enjoy both the journey and the race.

From its humble beginnings in 1970 when a group of friends from the University of Washington decided to hold their own marathon, the Seattle Marathon Family of Events has grown into the largest combination marathon/half marathon in the Northwest and one of the top ten largest in the U.S.

That first marathon 50 years ago sported 38 runners. This year, 15,000 participants are expected for the marathon and half marathon walking and running events. Join us December 1st for Seattle's Original Hometown Marathon Year 50.