Races & Events

Great Wall Marathon Guide: Stairs, Heat and Travel Planning

Great Wall Marathon Guide: Stairs, Heat and Travel Planning, explained with a decision table, worked example, safety checklist, FAQs and primary sources.

Location

Huangyaguan, China

Next

May 15, 2027

Distances

Marathon (42.195 km) / Half marathon (21.097 km) / Fun run (8.5 km)

Difficulty

5/5 · Great Wall Marathon

Marathon du Médoc Guide: Costume, Course and Cut-Off

Marathon du Médoc Guide: Costume, Course and Cut-Off, explained with a decision table, worked example, safety checklist, FAQs and primary sources.

Location

Pauillac, France

Next

Sep 5, 2026

Distances

Marathon (42.195 km)

Difficulty

3/5 · Marathon du Médoc

Midnight Sun Marathon Guide: Racing Through Tromsø's Bright Night

Midnight Sun Marathon Guide: Racing Through Tromsø's Bright Night, explained with a decision table, worked example, safety checklist, FAQs and primary sources.

Location

Tromsø, Norway

Next

Jun 19, 2027

Distances

Marathon (42.195 km) / Half marathon (21.097 km) / 10K (10 km) / Mini marathon / Children's run (0.87 km)

Difficulty

3/5 · Midnight Sun Marathon

Polar Circle Marathon Guide: Ice, Cold and Greenland Logistics

Polar Circle Marathon Guide: Ice, Cold and Greenland Logistics, explained with a decision table, worked example, safety checklist, FAQs and primary sources.

Location

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Next

Oct 24, 2026

Distances

Marathon (42.195 km) / Half marathon (21.097 km) / Polar Bear Challenge (63.292 km)

Difficulty

5/5 · Polar Circle Marathon

A Runner’s Guide to Scenic Events Around the World

How to shortlist mountain, midnight-sun, Arctic and historic-course events by terrain, travel and equipment.

Four Unusual Marathons That Really Exist

From vineyards and the Great Wall to midnight sun and Arctic ice, explore four distinctive races using official sources.