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World Marathon Majors Qualifier: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification

Certified marathons in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings where runners aged 40 and older earn points toward the Age Group World Championships. Discover 306 verified events (36 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 1,046 competitions across Deauville, Charlotte, Richmond, Larnaka, Bangkok.

Events30636 confirmed dates
Competitions1,046Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+295 m D+Course elevation profile

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Dates & Schedule

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Deauville International MarathonDeauville, Normandy, FR
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km900 m
Nov 14, 2026Charlotte MarathonCharlotte, North Carolina, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nov 14, 2026Richmond MarathonRichmond, England, GB
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Nov 15, 2026Larnaca International MarathonLarnaka, Larnaca, CY
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nov 15, 2026Bangkok MarathonBangkok, Bangkok, TH
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nov 15, 2026Verona MarathonVerona, Veneto, IT
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Nov 15, 2026Borobudur MarathonBorobudur, Jawa Tengah, ID
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nov 15, 2026Madison MarathonMadison, Wisconsin, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nov 15, 2026Kobe MarathonKobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, JP
Road Running
42.2 km
Nov 15, 2026Bangsaen42 Chonburi MarathonBan Bang Saen (2), Changwat Chon Buri, TH
Road Running
42.2 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Williams Route 66 MarathonTulsa, Oklahoma, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Marathon Monumental de BrasíliaBrasília, Distrito Federal, BR
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km

Overview & Route Character

Certified marathons in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings where runners aged 40 and older earn points toward the Age Group World Championships. Enables master marathoners aged 40+ across five continents to earn ranking points and qualify for the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships. In the RunningCompass catalog, World Marathon Majors Qualifier currently comprises 306 active events with a total of 1,046 individual competitions (36 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 270 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Deauville, Charlotte, Richmond, Larnaka, Bangkok, highlighted by events such as Deauville International Marathon, Charlotte Marathon, Richmond Marathon, Larnaca International Marathon.

Counts a runner’s two best age- and gender-graded point scores earned within the annual qualifying window at certified partner marathons. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, course distances span 0.9 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +295 m. Certified 42.195 km road marathons worldwide with official chip timing and direct results integration into the AbbottWMM global leaderboard. 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 World Marathon Majors Qualifier and how many events are included in the calendar?

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 RunningCompass calendar for World Marathon Majors Qualifier lists 306 verified events encompassing 1,046 individual races, of which 36 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 270 are scheduled with dates to be announced.

Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to World Marathon Majors Qualifier?

Events in World Marathon Majors Qualifier primarily cover Road Running with competition distances ranging from 0.9 km to 42.2 km. Counts a runner’s two best age- and gender-graded point scores earned within the annual qualifying window at certified partner marathons.

What course profiles and elevation gains characterize World Marathon Majors Qualifier routes?

Certified 42.195 km road marathons worldwide with official chip timing and direct results integration into the AbbottWMM global leaderboard. Across all 1,046 races in this series, routes cover 0.9 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +295 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.

Where do World Marathon Majors Qualifier events take place and how can I register?

Leading host cities in the catalog include Deauville, Charlotte, Richmond, Larnaka, Bangkok, featuring events such as Deauville International Marathon, Charlotte Marathon, Richmond Marathon, Larnaca International 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.