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Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte, United States
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Running Theme (City, Architecture & Culture)
Stadium Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Events featuring an atmospheric finish or lap circuit inside major athletics and football stadiums. Browse 133 events (36 confirmed dates) and 410 races from 0.8 km to 42.2 km.
Events13336 confirmed dates
Competitions410Races & courses
Distances0.8 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+390 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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10 km d'Althen
Althen-des-Paluds, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km1.2 km800 m
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
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Pertamina ECO Runfest
Jakarta, Indonesia
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km1.5 km
City RunEco-Friendly
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San Sebastián Marathon
San Sebastián, Spain
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunEco-Friendly+7
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Macao International Marathon
Macao, China
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Valencia Marathon
Valencia, Spain
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km
CastlesCharity Run+11
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La Nocturne du Coeur
Verfeil, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
15 km9 km
Kids & Youth RacesFestive+4
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Taipei City Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Charlotte Marathon | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 10 km d'Althen | Althen-des-Paluds, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km1.2 km800 m |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Pertamina ECO Runfest | Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, ID | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.5 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | San Sebastián Marathon | San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Macao International Marathon | Macao, Sichuan Province, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Valencia Marathon | Valencia, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Dec 19, 2026 | La Nocturne du Coeur | Verfeil, Occitanie, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 15 km9 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Taipei City Marathon | Taipei, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | The Foulées Mantaises | Mantes-la-Jolie, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km1.2 km |
| Mar 28, 2027 | THE Segreenne Express | Segré, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | Milan Marathon |  Milan, Lombardy, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon |  Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Events featuring an atmospheric finish or lap circuit inside major athletics and football stadiums. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Stadium theme currently spans 133 public events and 410 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Stadium finishes crown major city marathons, corporate runs, and track competitions on synthetic tartan surfaces. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking with race distances from 0.8 km to 42.2 km.
Fast road surfaces culminating in a flat finish on the 400-meter track or through the players tunnel. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +390 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Charlotte, Althen-des-Paluds, Jakarta, and San Sebastián. Notable events in this category include Charlotte Marathon, 10 km d'Althen, and Pertamina ECO Runfest. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What defines Stadium events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Events featuring an atmospheric finish or lap circuit inside major athletics and football stadiums. RunningCompass currently lists 133 events with 410 individual competitions under the Stadium theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
What distances and disciplines are typical for Stadium races?
Stadium finishes crown major city marathons, corporate runs, and track competitions on synthetic tartan surfaces. The 410 listed competitions span distances from 0.8 km to 42.2 km, led by Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Stadium?
Fast road surfaces culminating in a flat finish on the 400-meter track or through the players tunnel. Races in this theme reach up to +390 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.
Where do Stadium events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Charlotte, Althen-des-Paluds, Jakarta, and San Sebastián. Notable events in this category include Charlotte Marathon, 10 km d'Althen, and Pertamina ECO Runfest. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 133 events by country, region, month, and distance.