The Guangzhou Marathon was launched in 2012 and certified by CAA as the A level event. From 2014 to 2017,Guangzhou Marathon was recognized as the CAA Gold Medal Race for four consecutive years. The year of 2018 has seen this event was upgraded as IAAF Gold Label Road Race after it was awarded as IAAF Bronze and Silver Label Road Race successively in 2016 and 2017.

Themed as “Renowned City, Harmony and Health”, Guangzhou Marathon combines the charm of competition and the idea of national fitness. It becomes a glamorous city name card, helping to promote Guangzhou Asian Games spirit and to develop national fitness, proposing a healthy lifestyle, enhancing the visibility and influence of Guangzhou, and displaying great economic and social achievements of Guangzhou, Guangdong, and China.

The course of Guangzhou Marathon has been set alongside the Pearl River. It excellently showcases the most unique Lingnan culture, the most time-honored scenic spots and the most stylish cultural trend. Every year, marathon fans show great enthusiasm to Guangzhou Marathon and actively take part in it.

The Chiang Mai Marathon is considered one of the top marathons in Thailand. Other races on the same day are the Chiang Mai Half Marathon, 10K and 3K.

Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand that dates back to the 1200s. It is a city with a unique identity, full of natural spots, historical sites, traditional art and culture, local customs and festivals.

Join the marathon race on Christmas Day in the most famous tourist attraction in the North of Thailand, Chiang Mai, the city with the unique identity, full of natural spots, historical sites, traditional art and culture, local customs and festivals. Routing is on the road is flat, no mountains. Temperature range from12-20°C

Say farewell to 2019 with the marathon amidst the morning mist and a “Cool Cool” atmosphere, “Lanna” style along the roads around the “Chiang Mai Moat”, surrounded by artful Lanna temples. The backdrop of the route is Doi Suthep where the renowned “Phra That Doi Suthep” is situated, the sacred place of worship of the Chiang Mai city. The race will surely be an unforgettable end to the marathon series.

The prize is 160,000 Baht (Approx $5,100US)

Come run our 100th event (2021). The course is both scenic and challenging, taking runners through Hamilton in Ontario. Snowman medal for all finishers (Gold Snowman medals for the very fast). Indoor registration, refreshments and awards. Spectators are welcome in the gymnasium. Change rooms with showers for entrants.

All entrants will receive embroidered cotton baseball cap at bib pickup. At the finish a snowman finishers medal and a fleece blanket to stay warm. As always great post race social now at Tailgate Charlies, our favorite sports bar, a short walk from the YMCA. Bring your number for a beverage. Each finisher gets a snowman medal and a polar fleece pullover.

YMCA 79 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Kalmar is a real running city! Here you can grind mile after mile just because it's fun on our different jogging tracks, train together or challenge your friends on our illuminated running tracks or sign up for one of our different races for all kinds of runners.

This year you can compete in races such as Kalmar Malkars, Lilla Atea Kalmarmilen and Sylvesterloppet, which ends the running year on New Year's Eve. Here at I Run Kalmar you can read more about all the races and register, but also see how your friends, neighbors and the rest of Kalmar run. See you in the trail!