42.2 km+234 m2 m - 34 m
Open 3D course & GPX35 Series & Labels · 2,337 3D GPS Traces
All Routes, Labels and Series
Explore 35 international and national running series, qualification labels, and circuits alongside 2,337 3D GPS course profiles and 35,992 competition elevation models across 11,926 events.
Events11,926Active in catalog
Confirmed dates1,644Scheduled editions
Competitions35,992Races & distances
Series / 3D Courses35 / 2,337Circuits & GPS routes
GPS Telemetry & Elevation
3D Course Maps & Elevation Profiles
41 km+2,600 m724 m - 2,832 m
Open 3D course & GPX24.2 km+284 m115 m - 183 m
Open 3D course & GPX15 km+363 m230 m - 399 m
Open 3D course & GPX50 km+3,000 m792 m - 2,463 m
Open 3D course & GPX
5 km+35 m92 m - 126 m
Open 3D course & GPX
21.1 km+82 m303 m - 363 m
Open 3D course & GPX5 km+17 m28 m - 45 m
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21 km+1,100 m957 m - 1,434 m
Open 3D course & GPX11 km+320 m1,642 m - 1,878 m
Open 3D course & GPX60 km+50 m1 m - 3 m
Open 3D course & GPX12 km+450 m449 m - 686 m
Open 3D course & GPXInternational Race Series & Qualification Labels
GFNY World Series
Global Gran Fondo New York road cycling series (Be a Pro for a Day) featuring closed-road courses, timed climbs, and qualification for the NYC World Championship. The catalog currently lists 24 events in this series.
Boston Marathon Qualifier
Certified 42.195 km road marathons measured to World Athletics, AIMS, or USATF standards whose net finish times qualify athletes for the Boston Marathon. The catalog currently lists 358 events in this series.
The Color Run
Global untimed 5 km fun-run series where participants start in white shirts and pass through vibrant cornstarch color powder zones at every kilometer. The catalog currently lists 29 events in this series.
European Marathon Classics
Collection of historic European city marathons covering 42.195 km on fast, AIMS-certified boulevard courses through major cultural capitals. The catalog currently lists 8 events in this series.
Golden Trail World Series
Premier international sub-ultra mountain and trail running circuit contesting explosive 20 km to 42 km alpine classics such as Zegama-Aizkorri and Sierre-Zinal. The catalog currently lists 6 events in this series.
GravelMan Series
Self-supported ultra-endurance gravel and road cycling series from 60 km to 700 km where riders navigate purely by GPS track without external support. The catalog currently lists 2 events in this series.
Ironman Series
World-leading long- and middle-distance triathlon circuit spanning full Ironman (3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km run) and Ironman 70.3 half-distance races. The catalog currently lists 144 events in this series.
Ötillö Swimrun World Series
Originator and premier global circuit of Swimrun (island to island), alternating trail running in wetsuits and open-water swimming in shoes without transition zones. The catalog currently lists 12 events in this series.
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
International city road race series across marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, and 5 km distances blending fast urban courses with live bands and finish-line concerts. The catalog currently lists 10 events in this series.
Skyrunner World Series
Official global Skyrunning circuit on steep, technical high-alpine mountain courses featuring exposed ridges, rock scrambling, and gradients exceeding 30 percent. The catalog currently lists 8 events in this series.
Spartan Race Series
World’s largest Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) series featuring Sprint (5 km), Super (10 km), Beast (21 km), and Ultra (50 km) formats for Elite, Age Group, and Open waves. The catalog currently lists 52 events in this series.
SuperHalfs
Premier European half-marathon series spanning six fast 21.0975 km races in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Valencia with the SuperMedal reward. The catalog currently lists 6 events in this series.
UTMB Index Races
Worldwide network of certified trail and ultra-trail races across the 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories that award an official UTMB Index performance score. The catalog currently lists 1,039 events in this series.
UTMB World Series
Global pinnacle circuit of trail running (UTMB World Series Events & Majors) where athletes collect Running Stones for the UTMB World Series Finals lottery in Chamonix (OCC, CCC, UTMB). The catalog currently lists 50 events in this series.
World Athletics Elite Label
High-tier World Athletics road race classification recognizing fast international marathons, half marathons, and 10 km races with international elite fields. The catalog currently lists 51 events in this series.
World Athletics Gold Label
Prestigious World Athletics Gold Label honoring flagship international marathons, half marathons, and road classics with world-class organization. The catalog currently lists 37 events in this series.
World Athletics Label
Road races certified by World Athletics featuring AIMS/World Athletics course measurement, full traffic closure, and international ranking recognition. The catalog currently lists 237 events in this series.
World Athletics Platinum Label
Highest global distinction awarded by World Athletics (Platinum Label) to the world’s fastest and most prestigious road marathons and distance races. The catalog currently lists 17 events in this series.
Abbott World Marathon Majors
The world’s most prestigious marathon series (Abbott World Marathon Majors) uniting the iconic 42.195 km races in Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. The catalog currently lists 8 events in this series.
World Marathon Majors Qualifier
Certified marathons in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings where runners aged 40 and older earn points toward the Age Group World Championships. The catalog currently lists 306 events in this series.
World Trail Majors
Independent alliance of iconic heritage ultra-trail and mountain races worldwide including Transgrancanaria, Mt. Fuji 100, MIUT Madeira, Swiss Canyon Trail, and Ultra-Trail Cape Town. The catalog currently lists 10 events in this series.
National & Regional Series
Armed Forces Series Challenge
Community-focused endurance series across the US and internationally uniting road runs, trail races, and marches honoring armed forces and first responders. The catalog currently lists 5 events in this series.
Backyard Ultra Series
Global ultramarathon circuit following the Backyard Ultra format where runners complete a 6.706 km (4.167-mile) loop every hour on the hour until one finisher remains. The catalog currently lists 2 events in this series.
Challenge de la Convivialité
Traditional French running and walking circuit pairing scenic road and nature courses with regional gastronomy, festive spirit, and community hospitality. The catalog currently lists 21 events in this series.
EcoMarathon
Sustainability-driven nature marathon and half-marathon series on forest, park, and country trails featuring zero-waste logistics and cup-free aid stations. The catalog currently lists 13 events in this series.
FFRandonnée
Official event calendar of the French Hiking Federation (FFRandonnée) covering organized hikes, endurance marches, Nordic walking, and fast hiking. The catalog currently lists 16 events in this series.
Swimrun Tour
Accessible and competitive Swimrun series across coastlines, lakes, and rivers combining alternating trail-run and open-water swim segments for duos and solo athletes. The catalog currently lists 3 events in this series.
National Trail Challenge
National trail running cup linking varied forest, mid-mountain, and alpine trail events from short trail distances up to ultra-trails. The catalog currently lists 16 events in this series.
Open Swim Stars
Open-water swimming circuit staged in urban waterways, lakes, and coastal bays across distances from 500 m to 10 km for newcomers and endurance swimmers. The catalog currently lists 4 events in this series.
Paris Masters Circuit
Metropolitan road running circuit in Greater Paris uniting fast 10 km, 15 km, and half-marathon classics through Parisian districts, parks, and Seine riverbanks. The catalog currently lists 3 events in this series.
SwimRunMan Series
Challenging French and European long-distance Swimrun circuit staged at alpine lakes, gorges, and Mediterranean coastlines with high elevation and swim volume. The catalog currently lists 4 events in this series.
The Best Races
Welcoming, community-centered road and park running series offering 5 km, 10 km, and half-marathon distances with supportive pacing and stress-free logistics. The catalog currently lists 36 events in this series.
Ligue Ultra
Ultramarathon and timed-endurance circuit uniting 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 100 km road and track ultras on precisely measured loops. The catalog currently lists 4 events in this series.
Race Across Series
European ultra-cycling series spanning non-stop road and gravel distances from 200 km to 2,500 km across iconic Alpine and Pyrenean mountain passes. The catalog currently lists 8 events in this series.
Xletix Series
Team-focused obstacle course and family mud-run series (Xletix Challenge & Xletix Kids) featuring water slides, climbing walls, and mud pits across tiered distances.
Catalog Guide & Methodology
This overview connects the two core pillars of course-based race planning on RunningCompass: first, all 35 official race series, international road labels, and championship circuits across 11,926 active events (1,644 with confirmed upcoming dates in 164 countries). From the Abbott World Marathon Majors, SuperHalfs, Boston Marathon Qualifiers, and World Athletics Platinum, Gold, and Elite Labels to the UTMB World Series, Golden Trail World Series, Skyrunner World Series, Ironman, Ötillö Swimrun, GFNY, and Spartan Race, each series page bundles every participating event with verified dates, distances, and qualification criteria.
Second, this hub gives direct access to 2,337 captured 3D GPS course traces and the elevation telemetry of all 35,992 competitions in the catalog. Every route detail page provides an interactive OpenStreetMap course map, kilometer markers, start and finish coordinates, cumulative ascent and descent, altitude range above sea level, average and maximum gradient percentages, course geometry classification, and a one-click GPX file download for GPS running watches and bike computers.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Which running series, circuits, and qualification labels are included in this overview?
The hub covers 35 international and national series and labels across 11,926 events (1,644 confirmed dates). Road runners find the Abbott World Marathon Majors, SuperHalfs, European Marathon Classics, World Athletics Labels (Platinum, Gold, Elite, and Label), and Boston or World Marathon Majors Qualifiers, while trail and multisport athletes can browse the UTMB World Series, UTMB Index Races, World Trail Majors, Golden Trail World Series, Skyrunner World Series, Ironman, Ötillö Swimrun, Spartan, Xletix, and GFNY World Series.
What is the difference between a qualification label and a points-based race series?
Qualification labels such as Boston Marathon Qualifiers, World Athletics Labels, and UTMB Index Races certify that a course meets strict measurement and technical standards so finish times count toward entry standards or performance indices. Points-based circuits and collector series such as the Golden Trail World Series, Skyrunner World Series, SuperHalfs, and Abbott World Marathon Majors additionally link multiple races into a shared championship leaderboard or multi-race finisher medal.
What course and elevation data is available on the 3D route pages?
Across all 35,992 competitions and 2,337 dedicated 3D GPS traces, RunningCompass provides exact distance in kilometers, positive and negative elevation change (+m and -m), minimum and maximum altitude above sea level, average and peak gradient in percent, and course format (loop, out-and-back, point-to-point, or multi-lap).
Can I download GPX tracks from the route and series pages for my GPS watch?
Yes. Both the 2,337 standalone trace detail pages and the course sections on all 11,926 event pages offer a direct GPX track download alongside the interactive MapLibre map and synchronized SVG elevation profile for turn-by-turn navigation and pacing tools.