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Rome Marathon
Rome, Italy
March 13, 2027 to March 14, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+5
Race Series & Label · 8 Events · 21 Competitions
European Marathon Classics: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Collection of historic European city marathons covering 42.195 km on fast, AIMS-certified boulevard courses through major cultural capitals. Discover 8 verified events (8 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 21 competitions across Rome, Vienna, Madrid, London, Copenhagen.
Events88 confirmed dates
Competitions21Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+370 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Vienna Marathon
Vienna, Austria
April 17, 2027 to April 18, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+8
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Madrid Marathon
Madrid, Spain
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunFestive+4
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London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
Charity RunCity Run+3
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Copenhagen Marathon
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 9, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History+6
Photo: Adrian Grycuk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Warsaw Marathon
Warsaw, Poland
September 26, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon, Portugal
October 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8.5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Photo: dontworry · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
October 30, 2027 to October 31, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km4.2 km420 m
City RunEco-Friendly+10
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Lazio, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027 | Vienna Marathon | Vienna, Vienna, AT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Madrid Marathon | Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | London Marathon | London, England, GB | Road Running | 42.2 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2027 | Copenhagen Marathon | Copenhagen, DK | Road Running | 42.2 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2027 | Warsaw Marathon | Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027 | Lisbon Marathon | Lisbon, Lisbon District, PT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8.5 km |
| Oct 30, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km4.2 km420 m |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Collection of historic European city marathons covering 42.195 km on fast, AIMS-certified boulevard courses through major cultural capitals. Unites major European spring and autumn marathons characterized by decades of athletics heritage, dense spectator support, and international fields. In the RunningCompass catalog, European Marathon Classics currently comprises 8 active events with a total of 21 individual competitions (8 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 0 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Rome, Vienna, Madrid, London, Copenhagen, highlighted by events such as Rome Marathon, Vienna Marathon, Madrid Marathon, London Marathon.
All events feature certified 42.195 km marathon courses with official chip timing, age-group rankings, and companion 10 km or half-marathon races. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, course distances span 0.5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +370 m. Paved city-center and riverside courses with flat to gently rolling elevation profiles, wide start corrals, and strong personal-best potential. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is European Marathon Classics and how many events are included in the calendar?
Collection of historic European city marathons covering 42.195 km on fast, AIMS-certified boulevard courses through major cultural capitals. The RunningCompass calendar for European Marathon Classics lists 8 verified events encompassing 21 individual races, of which 8 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 0 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to European Marathon Classics?
Events in European Marathon Classics primarily cover Road Running with competition distances ranging from 0.5 km to 42.2 km. All events feature certified 42.195 km marathon courses with official chip timing, age-group rankings, and companion 10 km or half-marathon races.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize European Marathon Classics routes?
Paved city-center and riverside courses with flat to gently rolling elevation profiles, wide start corrals, and strong personal-best potential. Across all 21 races in this series, routes cover 0.5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +370 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do European Marathon Classics events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Rome, Vienna, Madrid, London, Copenhagen, featuring events such as Rome Marathon, Vienna Marathon, Madrid Marathon, London Marathon. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.