Run a marathon once in a lifetime and master the historic distance, something that motivates more and more people all over the world and challenges them to new levels of excellence. Which will you be taking part in?
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A marathon is certainly the biggest challenge for everyone runners. Mastering the historic distance of 42.195 km is something that motivates more and more participants all over the world. Running a marathon at least once in a lifetime — no matter what time it takes — is one of the biggest goals of their lives for many. Being where the action is is everything. However, for 95% of runners, it is not possible to complete the entire 42.195 km route in less than two hours. For others, the burden and challenge is a vocation — and also a job.
Whether you're watching or participating: The biggest marathons in the world Are always also important social events and the sporting highlights of the cities hosting them. Marathons are constantly recording new attendance records. Millions of spectators and sports enthusiasts populate the streets and contribute to making every marathon event something very special.
1st New York City Marathon
Appointment: November 2, 2014
Target runner record: 50.266 (2013)
Track records:
Men: 2:05:10 hrs — Geoffrey Kiprono Mutai (KEN), 2011
Women: 2:22:31 hrs - Margaret Okayo (KEN), 2003
website: www.tcsnycmarathon.org
attendance: The coveted starting places are strictly limited. On the one hand, there are qualification times and, on the other hand, there are also precise rules as to how many tickets can go to a) New Yorkers, b) US citizens and c) the rest of the world. If you decide to participate in the New York Marathon at the last minute, you could still be lucky, as a few tour operators offer guaranteed starting places. For foreigners, this is the best and safest way to get to a starting point. The start number lottery is also famous, in which anyone worldwide who is interested can take part. It is extremely important to apply from about four to six weeks after the last marathon until May in the year of the next event. This can also be done online on the official website using a form. The cost is 11 US dollars. All available starting positions are assigned randomly. However, due to the large number of applications, it is very difficult to win a place. Anyone who is at least 18 years old at the time of the marathon event can apply.
2nd Chicago Marathon
Appointment: October 12, 2014
Target runner record: 39.098 (2013)
Track record:
Men: 2:03:45 hrs - Dennis Kimetto (KEN), 2013
Women: 2:17:18 hrs - Paula Radcliffe (GBR), 2002
website: www.chicagomarathon.com
attendance: The registration lists are closed when the maximum number of 45,000 participants is reached. There are no qualifying times for the Chikago Marathon. The official target turnaround time is six and a half hours, which is very generous — at least compared to European standards. Compared to the US, however, this is pretty strict. If you want to participate in the Chikago Marathon, you must be at least 16 years old on race day. Young people under 18 need written consent from their parents. The official application deadline is April 7.
3rd Paris Marathon
Appointment: April 6, 2014
Target runner record: 38.690 (2013)
Track record:
Men: 2:05:12 hrs - Stanley Kipleting Biwott (KEN), 2012
Women: 2:21:40 hrs - Tirfi Tsegaye (ETH), 2012
website: www.schneiderelectricparismarathon.com
attendance: In order to be able to run the Paris Marathon, interested parties need a sports health certificate, which must be signed by a doctor. Every runner who signs up for the Paris Marathon online or in writing by post has the same chance of getting a start number — regardless of their nationality. The minimum age is 18 years. Online registration for this year is already closed, but there are still opportunities to participate at short notice via tour operators.
4th London Marathon
Appointment: April 13, 2014
Target runner record: 36.672 (2012)
Track record:
Men: 2:04:40 hrs — Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai (KEN), 2011
Women: 2:15:25 hrs - Paula Radcliffe (GBR), 2003
website: www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com
attendance: The London Marathon is one of the most popular running events in Europe. It is therefore very difficult to secure a place to participate — especially as a foreigner. It is estimated that only 7% of non-Englishmen participate in the London Marathon. German starters, for example, only get 350 places. In addition, almost all start numbers are provided by tour operators. It is therefore recommended to secure participation through a tour operator or a travel agent. The online registration deadline for 2014 has already expired anyway. Registration for 2015, in turn, will open around eight weeks after this year's event, i.e. probably in mid-July.
5th Berlin Marathon
Appointment: September 28, 2014
Target runner record: 36.658 (2013)
Track records:
Men: 2:03:23 hrs - Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich (KEN), 2013 (world record)
Women: 2:19:12 hrs - Mizuki Noguchi (JPN), 2005 (Asia record, record time in Germany)
website: www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com
attendance: For the Berlin Marathon 2014, it is only possible to obtain starting places through travel operators or charities. Online registration took place back in November and followed a new process for the first time, which, as in the New York Marathon, is open to all interested parties for two weeks and then draws out 40,000 places among them. The minimum age is 18 years. In addition to the running event, there are also competitions for inline skaters, wheelchair users and hand bikers.
If you're planning on one of the next big marathons If you start taking part in good time Prepare yourself well. Our personal trainer will be happy to assist you with training plans and workout tips.
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