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Beginner-friendly Marathons in August 2026

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Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £100
North Sydney, Australia

TCS Sydney Marathon

Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!

  • 42.2 km road running + 313 m ascent
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Fundraising required
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • Sun 2 Aug
  • €25-€35
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Italy

La Filippide Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £36-£44
Löttorp, Sweden

Oland Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • $103.62-$114.37
Eureka, California, USA

Humboldt Bay Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • $136.72-$216.43
Edmonton, Canada

Servus Edmonton Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • $80-$120
Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Humpys Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • $138.80
Cat Spring, Texas, USA

Habanero Hundred Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 23 Aug
  • $139.53
Santa Rosa, California, USA

Santa Rosa Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 23 Aug
  • £52-£57
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Scafell Pike Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running

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