THE BIG 5 MARATHONS
Running
BERLIN
MARATHON
BERLIN MARATHON
The largest marathon in the world - more than 40,000 people gather to run 26.2 miles through the city streets on the last weekend of September.
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BOSTON
MARATHON
BOSTON MARATHON
The longest running marathon in history - 117 years - the Boston Marathon is run every year on Patriots Day. This race hosts 25,000 runners to run point to point from Hopkington to downtown Boston.
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NEW YORK
MARATHON
NEW YORK MARATHON
42,000 runners come to NYC every November to partake in the New York City Marathon. The marathon runs through all 5 of New Yorks famous boroughs in a single 26.2 mile journey.
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CHICAGO
MARATHON
CHICAGO MARATHON
A large race, hosting some 48,000 people, started as a small 4,200 person race called the Mayor Daley Marathon. Fun fact, there's free beer given out at miles 18, 19, and 20 during the race, for those that want to start celebrating early.
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LONDON
MARATHON
LONDON MARATHON
The last of the big 5 is the London Marathon. A race so big, there are actually 3 separate starting points that converge in the middle of the race. With the fans, this race could be considered more of a party than a race, and for some, that's perfectly ok!