Ten marathons to run and enjoy in 2024

There are thousands of marathons in the world, and no one has enough time to participate in all of them, not even a small part of them.

But making lists is always a way to start dreaming, which is why here are 10 races, all very different, that you can follow closely or even participate in in 2024.

The to-do list is never complete, but the whole journey is worth it. Here are options for all tastes.

When you think about jobs in SpainMany imagine Madrid And BarcelonaBut marathon fans have known, for nearly a decade, that the Valencia Marathon has become one of the world's most challenging races. Not only because of the organization, but because of the times that are achieved there.

Now is a good time to talk about it Seville. A fast race that works to become another benchmark for the Spanish marathon. Every year it attracts more interest and in 2024 the Spanish championship will be out of reach.

It is a competition to prepare from the end of the previous year and start the calendar with everything. Her fame precedes her and the stakes are high. Before he reaches his greatest fame, it is a good idea to follow in his footsteps and dream of participating.

It is on the list of the most sought-after marathons on the planet. It's not just one of the six that make up Abbott World marathonsIt also offers an unforgettable trip.

In 2024 Marathon Legend, Eliud KipchogeHe will be at the starting line, in what will be his last race before Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Will he win the race? Will he regain the throne of being the fastest marathon runner in the world? The Tokyo Marathon was a success and thus adds another point to its inclusion in the list of races that will follow in 2024.

Kelvin Kiptum This is the current world record in the marathon. His impressive record of 02:00:35 at Chicago 2023 makes him the absolute king. Everyone is fighting for their participation, but with the Olympic Games in Paris in August, the second semester has been excluded from their plans.

That's why one of the greatest marathons in the world, Rotterdam, managed to make him among the contestants. This Dutch city has managed to make its beautiful marathon a must-see date on the European and global calendar, welcoming athletes from all over the world.

The setting is beautiful, the racing is well organized, and the weather makes it recommended. This time with the dream of a record within reach, it will be doubly attractive.

The Marathon is the oldest competition held today. Yes there is 1897 He came for the first time Bostonwhen the marathon did not have the current distance yet!

Anyone who loves marathon races cannot remain indifferent to the huge dream of qualifying for this race over time. Yes, almost all of the participants running it had to do this Current brands In other races to be there.

This year there were records of registrations, which is why the time reduction led to many being left out. Boston is a marathon and there is no city that you experience with such passion and sense of belonging.

The world's runners strive to complete Six majors Or at least Boston runners are always looking for marathons that will allow them to achieve that goal. On the other hand, every marathon runner wants to run somewhere that has a great race and an extraordinary journey.

The Aruba Marathon has it all and that's why it's a race to follow. It is accredited by World Athletics Association Thistle Qualifying for Boston.

But this year is also one of the races selected for the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group, a mechanism that allows runners over the age of 40 to participate in a classification that opens the door to qualifying for major championships as well as participation in the World Championships. Age groups Abbott WMM Wanda.

Enjoying one of the scenic races will be a challenge with more prizes than a great finish line. Happy marathon.

In April, the City Marathon is held, which is one of the most important races in the world, but in August 2024, with the conclusion of the race Olympic Games Scheduled to be held in Paris, the main distance of the long-distance competition will close the event.

But this time it will be accompanied by two unpublished facts. First of all, it will be the women's competition, not the men's, that will conclude the Olympics. Second, between the two competitions there will be a third race, called the Marathon for All, in which 20,024 runners – male and female – will be able to walk the same elite route, albeit at a different time.

The course is tough and there is no chance of an elite world record, but there will be the two fastest in the world: Kelvin Kiptum and Eliud Kipchoge. The latter is aiming to achieve this feat: to be the first athlete in history to win the gold medal in the marathon three times in an Olympic Games.

This city's dream is in Australia He is It became the seventh major. Any accompaniment Tokyo, Boston, London, Chicago, Berlin and New York In the most important marathon circuit on the planet. Today she is one of the strongest contenders, and perhaps, if all goes well, she will join the ring in 2025.

It will be a great novelty and will force album completionists to go there to compete for it. So far, the circuit has been largely focused on Europe and the United States and may need to change. If getting to Tokyo is difficult for many, Sydney is another difficult destination.

The latest support is that in 2024 the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group Championship will be held there. Will it be operational this year or only in 2025? All eyes on this great city to see how the story continues.

The most amazing marathons south america It never stops growing. Striving for perfection, in 2023, there have been changes to the route so that athletes from all over the world, despite the speed, can enjoy one of the most beautiful cities on the continent.

More than 12 thousand runners They walk the streets of Buenos Aires and the world's elite gather. The local dream is to one day strive for world records. A profession that has a history and also a future.

All of South America takes place in it Buenos Aires 2024 will be no exception.

Known for Marine marathonIt is one of the most exciting and huge events in state join.

It starts and ends in Arlington, Virginia, at the Marine Corps War Memorial. However, most of the way it happens in Washington, DC..

The US Marine Corps is responsible for organizing this competition, and as usual in their country, everything is flawless. The tour is picturesque and unforgettable. For those who want to live the full North American experience, this is the race.

In the first half of January it is implemented (Bay Lake, Florida).he Walt Disney World Marathon. An event, as anyone can imagine, unlike anything else. Running in the most popular parks (before they open) is something anyone who wants a different experience should try.

A marathon runner can enjoy the 42 km (195 m) course or can add a Disney-style challenge. Anyone who dares can run the event's four distances on four consecutive days, 5, 10, 21 and 42, and receive six massive, unrivaled medals around their necks.

Yes, four races combined with two challenges, a true Disney prize. Anyone who wants can participate in the 5K race while enjoying a Disney cruise that stops in the Bahamas. Clearly, when it comes to marathons, the world gets bigger.

*Santiago Garcia is a marathon runner, author of Running for a Living, Living to Run and Fulver Aaron. He completed six world marathons twice. On Instagram: @sangarciacorre.