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SUMMARY:2026 Tokyo Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Tokyo Marathon is a premier event in the Abbott World Marathon Majors series\, celebrated for its flat and fast course that winds through some of Tokyo’s most iconic and historic districts. As a major race and a key entry point for the World Marathon Majors\, the Tokyo Marathon attracts a world-class field of elite athletes and an international community of runners. The race is as much a cultural festival as it is a sporting event\, with vibrant cityscapes and enthusiastic crowds creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where is the 2026 Tokyo Marathon?\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Tokyo Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday\, March 1\, 2026. The race begins at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in the Shinjuku district and concludes at Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Avenue. The marathon expo and packet pick-up will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center in the days leading up to the race. \n\n\n\nRace Format and Course Details of the 2026 Tokyo Marathon\n\n\n\nThe Tokyo Marathon is a single\, 26.2-mile (42.195 km) road race. The course is known for its smooth\, urban terrain and minimal elevation changes\, which makes it ideal for runners looking to achieve a personal best. The route guides runners through the heart of Tokyo\, offering a mix of modern and traditional sights. Key landmarks along the course include the Imperial Palace\, the historic Ginza shopping district\, and the vibrant Asakusa district with its famous Kaminarimon Gate. The final stretch to the finish line offers a stunning view of Tokyo Station\, providing a memorable conclusion to the race. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Participate in the 2026 Tokyo Marathon\n\n\n\nSecuring a spot in the Tokyo Marathon is highly competitive. The primary entry methods are the general lottery\, a charity program\, and official international tour packages. The application period for the 2026 event has not yet closed\, but the timeline is expected to be similar to previous years\, with applications opening in mid-August 2025. You can find up-to-date entry information on the official event website. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Entry (The Lottery): This is the most common entry method. A drawing is held to select participants from a large pool of applicants. The number of non-guaranteed spots is very limited.\n\n\n\nCharity Program: A popular alternative is to run for an official charity partner. Runners who commit to a minimum donation (historically JPY ¥100\,000) are typically guaranteed a spot in the race.\n\n\n\nInternational Tour Program: For runners residing outside of Japan\, a spot can be secured by purchasing a package from an official international tour operator. These packages often include race entry\, accommodation\, and sometimes travel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpectating the 2026 Tokyo Marathon\n\n\n\nWatching the Tokyo Marathon is an incredible experience\, with locals and tourists lining the streets to cheer on the runners. The start area at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the finish area at Tokyo Station are typically restricted to participants and event staff. The best way to watch is to use Tokyo’s efficient public transportation system to get to various points along the course. \n\n\n\nPopular viewing spots and their nearby subway or train stations include: \n\n\n\n\nAsakusa (Kaminarimon Gate): Experience the traditional atmosphere of old Tokyo while cheering on runners. Stations: Asakusa Station (Ginza\, Asakusa\, Tobu Skytree lines).\n\n\n\nGinza: A fashionable and popular spot for spectators. Stations: Ginza Station (Ginza\, Marunouchi\, Hibiya lines).\n\n\n\nTokyo Station (Marunouchi): A great spot to see runners approaching the final stretch. Stations: Tokyo Station (Marunouchi\, Yamanote\, Keihin-Tohoku\, and other JR lines).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the 2026 Tokyo Marathon\n\n\n\nTokyo is served by two major international airports: Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND). Both airports have excellent public transportation links to the city center. \n\n\n\n\nFrom Narita (NRT): The Narita Express (N’EX) train offers a quick and comfortable journey to major stations like Shinjuku and Tokyo. Limousine buses and local trains are also available.\n\n\n\nFrom Haneda (HND): The Keikyu Line and Tokyo Monorail provide fast connections to central Tokyo. Taxis and buses are also an option.\n\n\n\n\nOnce in the city\, the Tokyo Metro and JR train lines are the most efficient way to navigate. Consider purchasing a Suica or Pasmo card for easy travel on all trains and buses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to Stay for the 2026 Tokyo Marathon\n\n\n\nTokyo offers a wide range of accommodation options. Since the start line is in Shinjuku\, staying in that area is highly convenient for race day logistics. Hotels near a Tokyo Metro or JR station will also make it easy to access the start\, finish\, and the marathon expo. \n\n\n\n\nBooking Tips:\n\nBook Early: Hotels are in extremely high demand\, so book your accommodation as soon as you can.\n\n\n\nCheck Transport Links: Look for a hotel near a station that provides a direct connection to the start line or other key parts of the course.\n\n\n\nRead Reviews: Before booking\, check reviews on reputable booking sites like TripAdvisor.\n\n\n\nConsider a Dry Run: If you’re staying further away\, it can be helpful to do a “dry run” of your race-day commute on the day before the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful Links for Planning Your Visit to the 2026 Tokyo Marathon\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Tokyo Marathon Website\n\n\n\nTokyo Metro Subway Map\n\n\n\nOfficial Tokyo Travel Guide
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LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan
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SUMMARY:2025 New York City Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 New York City Marathon is one of the world’s most iconic running events\, a centerpiece of the Abbott World Marathon Majors series. Known for its challenging course that winds through all five boroughs\, this race draws an international field of elite runners and tens of thousands of participants from around the globe. The marathon is as much a celebration of the city’s diverse communities as it is a test of athletic endurance\, with millions of spectators creating an unforgettable block-party atmosphere. \n \n\n \n \n\n \nWhen and Where is the 2025 New York City Marathon?\n \nThe 2025 New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday\, November 2\, 2025. The race starts on Staten Island and finishes in Central Park\, Manhattan\, with events and activities taking place throughout the city. \n \nRace Format and Course Details of the 2025 New York City Marathon\n \nThe New York City Marathon is a single\, 26.2-mile road race that takes runners through all five of the city’s boroughs: Staten Island\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, the Bronx\, and Manhattan. The course is known for its rolling hills and a series of challenging bridges\, including the iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge at the start. \n \nThe route offers a scenic tour of the city’s diverse neighborhoods\, with highlights including the vibrant streets of Brooklyn\, the Queensboro Bridge ascent into Manhattan\, the spirited energy of First Avenue\, and the final stretch through Central Park. \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \nHow to Participate in the 2025 New York City Marathon\n \nEntry into the New York City Marathon is highly sought after and offered through several methods. The application period for the general lottery has already closed. However\, there are still several ways to secure a spot. You can also visit the official entry page for more details. \n \n\nCharity Program: A popular way to gain entry is by committing to fundraising for one of the official charity partners. The minimum fundraising commitment varies by charity\, but typically starts around $2\,500.\n \nTime Qualifiers: Runners who have met specific time standards in a certified marathon can apply for guaranteed entry.\n \nThe 9+1 Program: This program\, managed by the New York Road Runners (NYRR)\, allows local runners to earn a guaranteed spot in the following year’s race by completing nine qualifying races and volunteering at one event within the same calendar year.\n \nInternational Tour Program: Runners who reside outside the U.S. can secure an entry through an official international tour partner.\n\n \n\n \nSpectating the 2025 New York City Marathon\n \nThe New York City Marathon is free to watch\, with an estimated one million spectators cheering on runners along the course. Spectators are not permitted at the start or on any of the course’s bridges. The best way to watch is to use the MTA subway to move between different points along the route. \n \nPopular viewing spots and their nearby subway stations include: \n \n\nMiles 2-4 (Fourth Avenue\, Brooklyn): This is one of the first major spectator spots after the bridge. Subway: R train to 77th Street.\n \nMiles 16-18 (First Avenue\, Manhattan): This stretch is famous for its massive and energetic crowds. Subway: N\, Q\, R\, 4\, 5\, 6\, F trains.\n \nMiles 23-24 (Fifth Avenue\, Manhattan): This is a crucial spot to cheer on runners before they enter Central Park for the finish. Subway: Q\, 4\, 5\, 6 trains.\n \nFinish Line (Central Park): The finish area is in Central Park near the 72nd Street Transverse. Spectators can line the final miles inside the park.\n\n \n\n \nGetting to the 2025 New York City Marathon\n \nNew York City is served by three major airports: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)\, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)\, and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The city’s extensive public transit system\, the MTA\, is the most efficient way to get around on race day. \n \n\nFrom Airports:\n\nLGA: The NYC Airporter shuttle offers direct service to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station.\n \nJFK: The AirTrain connects to the LIRR or the subway system (A\, E\, J\, or Z lines).\n \nEWR: The AirTrain connects to NJ Transit trains\, which go to Penn Station in Manhattan.\n\n\n \nBy Public Transit: The MTA subway and bus systems provide access to nearly every part of the city. Consider purchasing a MetroCard or using OMNY for contactless payment to navigate the system easily.\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \nWhere to Stay for the 2025 New York City Marathon\n \nNew York City offers a vast range of accommodations. Given the finish line’s location in Central Park\, staying in Manhattan is a convenient choice. Booking well in advance is essential due to high demand. \n \n\nBooking Tips:\n\nBook Early: Hotels fill up quickly for marathon weekend.\n \nCheck Transport Links: Ensure your hotel is close to a subway station for easy access to the course and race-day events.\n \nRead Reviews: Use reputable booking sites like TripAdvisor to check reviews for location and amenities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \nHelpful Links for Planning Your Visit to the 2025 New York City Marathon\n \n\nOfficial TCS New York City Marathon Website\n \nNYRR Spectator Guide\n \nMTA Subway Map
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LOCATION:New York City\, New York\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Chicago Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Chicago Marathon stands as one of the world’s most prestigious road races\, a cornerstone event in the Abbott World Marathon Majors series alongside Tokyo\, Boston\, London\, Berlin\, and New York City. This high-profile event transforms the city of Chicago into a global running stage\, drawing an electrifying field of elite athletes and tens of thousands of participants from over 100 countries. Renowned for its famously flat and fast course\, the marathon is not only a thrilling showcase for the world’s top marathoners but also a premier event for runners seeking to achieve a personal best on a course that is both challenging and inspiring. \n \n\nWhen and Where is the 2025 Chicago Marathon?\nThe 47th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\, in Chicago\, Illinois. All race events\, including the start and finish lines\, are located in Grant Park. \nRace Format and Course Details of the 2025 Chicago Marathon\nThe Chicago Marathon is a single\, 26.2-mile road race. Its course is celebrated for its flat terrain and minimal turns\, making it ideal for fast times. The route winds through 29 of Chicago’s unique neighbourhoods\, including a tour of the city’s downtown area. Key landmarks along the course include the Magnificent Mile\, Lincoln Park\, and a run through the Chinatown neighbourhood\, offering a vibrant and diverse experience for runners and spectators alike. \n \n\nHow to Participate in the 2025 Chicago Marathon\nEntry into the Chicago Marathon is highly competitive and offered through several paths. The general application for both guaranteed and non-guaranteed entries for 2025 has already closed as of November 21\, 2024. However\, you can learn more about the application process and remaining entry opportunities through the official application page. \n\nNon-Guaranteed Entry (The Lottery): This is the most common path for general runners. The drawing for the 2025 event took place on December 12\, 2024.\nGuaranteed Entry: There are several ways to gain a guaranteed spot:\n\nCharity Program: This is a popular and effective way to secure a spot. Runners commit to fundraising a minimum amount for one of the event’s official charities. The minimum fundraising requirement is $1\,500 if the entry is claimed during the application window or $2\,100 if claimed after.\nLegacy Finishers: Runners who have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more times in the last ten years are eligible.\nTime Qualifiers: Athletes who have met specific time standards in a certified marathon since January 1\, 2023\, can apply.\n\n\nInternational Tour Program: Runners outside the U.S. can secure an entry through an official international tour partner.\n\n\nSpectating the 2025 Chicago Marathon\nThe Chicago Marathon is free to watch\, with spectator access along most of the course. Spectators are not allowed in the secured start and finish areas within Grant Park. The best way to watch is to navigate the course using Chicago’s CTA “L” train system\, which has numerous stations along the route. Popular viewing spots and their nearby CTA stations include: \n\nMiles 1\, 3\, and 12.5: Grand CTA Red Line Station\nMile 8.5: Addison CTA Red Line Station (near Wrigleyville)\nMile 21.5: Cermak-Chinatown CTA Red Line Station\nFinish Line: Roosevelt CTA Red\, Green\, or Orange Line Station\n\n\nGetting to the 2025 Chicago Marathon\nChicago is easily accessible by air\, train\, and bus. \n\nBy Air: The city is served by two major airports: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW).\n\nFrom O’Hare (ORD): The CTA Blue Line runs directly from the airport to downtown Chicago\, taking approximately 45 minutes. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available.\nFrom Midway (MDW): The CTA Orange Line provides direct service to the downtown area in about 25 minutes.\n\n\nBy Train: Chicago is a major hub for Amtrak\, with Union Station serving routes from across the country.\nBy Public Transit: Once in the city\, the CTA train and bus systems are the most efficient way to get to and from Grant Park and the course.\n\n \n\nWhere to stay for the 2025 Chicago Marathon\nChicago offers a vast selection of hotels\, from luxury high-rises to budget-friendly guesthouses. Since the start and finish lines are in the same location\, staying near Grant Park is ideal. Popular hotels close to the race include the Hilton Chicago\, Congress Plaza Hotel\, and Palmer House. Booking your accommodation well in advance is highly recommended due to high demand. \nBooking Tips:\n\nBook Early: The city gets very busy during the event\, so book your accommodation as early as possible.\nCheck Transport Links: Ensure your hotel is well-connected to public transport for easy travel to and from the race course.\nRead Reviews: Before booking\, check reviews on reputable booking sites like TripAdvisor.\n\n\n \n\nHelpful Links for Planning Your Visit to the 2025 Chicago Marathon\n\nOfficial Bank of America Chicago Marathon Website\nOfficial Course Route\nChoose Chicago (Official Tourism Website)\nChicago Transit Authority (CTA)
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LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 World Athletics Championships
DESCRIPTION:The 20th World Athletics Championships will bring together the world’s elite track and field athletes for nine days of thrilling competition. This prestigious event is returning to Tokyo\, Japan\, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and state-of-the-art sporting facilities. Fans can anticipate witnessing incredible athletic performances and a truly global celebration of sport. \nThis guide provides essential information for fans planning to attend the 2025 World Athletics Championships\, including dates\, venue details\, ticketing\, travel\, and accommodation. \n \n\nWhen are the 2025 World Athletics Championships?\nThe 20th World Athletics Championships are scheduled to be held from Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\, to Sunday\, September 21\, 2025. \n\nWhere are the 2025 World Athletics Championships?\nThe championships will take place in: \n\nHost City: Tokyo\nCountry: Japan\nMain Venue: Japan National Stadium (also known as the Olympic Stadium)\n\nAbout the Japan National Stadium\nThe Japan National Stadium\, located in the vibrant Shinjuku district of Tokyo\, was rebuilt for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of approximately 68\,000 spectators. This will be Tokyo’s second time hosting the World Athletics Championships\, with the previous occasion being in 1991. The stadium is easily accessible and promises an electrifying atmosphere for the athletes and fans alike. \n\nHow do I get tickets to the 2025 World Athletics Championships?\nGeneral ticket sales for the 2025 World Athletics Championships opened on Friday\, January 31\, 2025\, at 18:00 JST. A total of 700\,000 tickets are available for the nine-day event\, covering 49 events. \n\nOfficial Ticket Information Site: Tickets can be purchased through the official World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 Official Ticket Information Site (tokyo25-lp.pia.jp/index_en.html). You will need to register a Ticket ID account to complete your purchase.\nTicket Pricing:\n\nApproximately 70% of tickets are priced at 10\,000 JPY (approximately 65 USD) or less.\nSpecial campaign tickets are available for 2\,025 JPY (approximately 13 USD) per session for Category C seats. These are applicable for families or groups that include at least a child under 18\, one senior aged 65+\, or one person with a disability (minimum two tickets per purchase).\nVarious seat categories are available\, including Premium 1\, Premium 2\, Category A\, Category B\, and Category C.\nA handling fee of 550 JPY (tax included) will be charged per ticket.\n\n\nHospitality Packages: Premium hospitality services\, including lounge access and reserved pair seating with tables\, are also available. More information can be found on the official hospitality application form.\nResale Service: An official ticket resale service began on June 20\, 2025\, for tickets purchased through the official sales website.\nImportant Notes:\n\nThe maximum number of tickets that can be purchased is 8 per session\, regardless of seat type.\nChildren aged 3 and above require a ticket. Children under 3 can watch for free on a guardian’s lap (one child per guardian).\nTickets purchased through official channels cannot be resold without authorization.\n\n\n\n\nHow do I travel to Tokyo?\nTokyo boasts one of the world’s most efficient and comprehensive public transport systems\, making travel within the city and to the stadium straightforward. \n\nBy Air:\n\nNarita International Airport (NRT): Connected to central Tokyo by the Narita Express (N’EX) train.\nHaneda Airport (HND): Closer to the city center\, accessible via the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu Line.\n\n\nTo Japan National Stadium:\n\nMetro: The stadium is a 1-minute walk from Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station on the Toei-Oedo Subway line.\nJR Line: It’s a 5-minute walk from Sendagaya Station on the Chuo-Sobu JR line.\n\n\nWithin Tokyo:\n\nThe Tokyo Metro and JR Lines provide fast and reliable travel throughout the city. Consider purchasing a Suica or Pasmo IC card for seamless travel on trains and buses.\n\n\nVisa Requirements: Visitors to Japan may require a visa. Please check the latest visa regulations for your nationality and apply well in advance if necessary.\n\n \n\nWhere to Stay During the 2025 World Athletics Championships?\nTokyo offers an extensive range of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets. Booking well in advance is highly recommended due to the popularity of the championships. \n\nShinjuku District: This vibrant area is where the Japan National Stadium is located and offers numerous hotels\, from luxury to mid-range\, with excellent transport links.\nOther Central Districts (e.g.\, Shibuya\, Ginza\, Marunouchi): These areas provide access to major attractions\, shopping\, dining\, and are well-connected to the stadium via Tokyo’s efficient public transport.\nOfficial Hotels: The Local Organising Committee (LOC) will prepare several official hotels for media and other stakeholders\, primarily in the Shinjuku and Ikebukuro areas\, with good public transport access to the stadium.\n\nBooking Tips: \n\nBook Early: Accommodation in Tokyo will be in high demand\, and prices may increase closer to the event.\nCheck Transport Links: Prioritize hotels with easy access to metro or JR stations for convenient travel to the stadium and other parts of the city.\nUse Reputable Booking Sites: Utilise well-known platforms like Tripadvisor to find and compare options.\nReview Cancellation Policies: Be aware of cancellation policies\, especially when booking far in advance.\n\n\n \n\nHelpful Links for Planning Your 2025 World Athletics Championships Experience\n\nWorld Athletics Official Website\nWorld Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 Official Website\nWorld Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 Official Ticket Information Site\nTokyo Metro Official Website\nJR East (Japan Railways)\nNarita International Airport (NRT)\nHaneda Airport (HND)\nTripadvisor (Accommodation & Reviews Tokyo)\nWorld Athletics Social Media:\n\nX (Twitter)\nFacebook\nInstagram\nYouTube\n\n\n\nPrepare for an incredible display of athletic excellence in Tokyo!
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2025-world-athletics-championships/
LOCATION:Japan National Stadium\, Tokyo\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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SUMMARY:2025 Boston Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Boston Marathon is an annual road running event held on the streets of greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts\, traditionally held on Patriots’ Day – the third Monday in April. The event is the world’s oldest annual marathon\, first held in 1897 and has grown into one of the most well renowned running events in the world\, being one of the six World Marathon Majors. The Marathon attracts 500\,000 spectators each year and regularly has over 30\,000 participants. \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I enter the 2025 Boston Marathon?\n \n \nEntrants to the Boston Marathon have to meet a set of qualification standards to be eligible to run. They must be aged 18 and have previously run a full marathon certified by a national governing body\, usually within a 18 month period beforehand and within the qualifying standard time. Qualifying standards for the 2020 race were: \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAge Group\nMEN\nWOMEN\n\n\n\n\n18-34\n3hrs 00min 00sec\n3hrs 30min 00sec\n\n\n35-39\n3hrs 05min 00sec\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n40-44\n3hrs 10min 00sec\n3hrs 40min 00sec\n\n\n45-49\n3hrs 20min 00sec\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n50-54\n3hrs 25min 00sec\n3hrs 55min 00sec\n\n\n55-59\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n60-64\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n65-69\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n70-74\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n75-79\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n5hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n80 and over\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n5hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n\n\n \n \nThe registration window usually opens in the September before the race in April\, with the entry fee for the 2020 event being $205 for United States residents and $255 for international residents. You can view the latest registration information through the official website here. \n \n \n\n \n \n2025 Boston Marathon Course Details\n \n \nThe Boston Marathon starts in the rural town of Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston. The course follows route 135\, route 16 and route 30 passing through Ashland\, Framingham\, Natick\, Wellesley\, Newton\, Brookline before entering Boston. The marathon is considered one of the most challenging\, with the four Newtown hills culminating in Heartbreak Hill between mile 20 and 21 causing the most difficulty. \n \n \nOther notable features of the course include “Scream Tunnel” at Wellesley College\, a 400 metre stretch where students from the women’s college cheering on participants. It is also tradition for the Boston Red Sox to play a home game at Fenway Park starting at 11:05am\, with fans entering Kenmore Square once the game finishes to cheer runners into the final mile. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I get to Boston?\n \n \nAirport: Logan International Airport is Boston’s primary airport\, with flights to a number of destinations across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Latin America\, Caribbean\, Africa \, Asia and Europe. \n \n \nThinking of flying to Boston? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n \n \nTrain: Boston is served by four intercity rail services – the Acela Express and Northeast Regional services to and from New York City and Washington\, D.C\, the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and the Downeaster to Portland\, Maine. Further information is available on the Amtrak website here. \n \n \n\n \n \nWhere to Stay in Boston\n \n \nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Boston by clicking here. \n \n \n\n \n \nFurther Information\n \n \nBoston Marathon Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2025-boston-marathon/
LOCATION:Boston\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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SUMMARY:2024 Boston Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Boston Marathon is an annual road running event held on the streets of greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts\, traditionally held on Patriots’ Day – the third Monday in April. The event is the world’s oldest annual marathon\, first held in 1897 and has grown into one of the most well renowned running events in the world\, being one of the six World Marathon Majors. The Marathon attracts 500\,000 spectators each year and regularly has over 30\,000 participants. \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I enter the 2024 Boston Marathon?\n \n \nEntrants to the Boston Marathon have to meet a set of qualification standards to be eligible to run. They must be aged 18 and have previously run a full marathon certified by a national governing body\, usually within a 18 month period beforehand and within the qualifying standard time. Qualifying standards for the 2020 race were: \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAge Group\nMEN\nWOMEN\n\n\n\n\n18-34\n3hrs 00min 00sec\n3hrs 30min 00sec\n\n\n35-39\n3hrs 05min 00sec\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n40-44\n3hrs 10min 00sec\n3hrs 40min 00sec\n\n\n45-49\n3hrs 20min 00sec\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n50-54\n3hrs 25min 00sec\n3hrs 55min 00sec\n\n\n55-59\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n60-64\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n65-69\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n70-74\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n75-79\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n5hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n80 and over\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n5hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n\n\n \n \nThe registration window usually opens in the September before the race in April\, with the entry fee for the 2020 event being $205 for United States residents and $255 for international residents. You can view the latest registration information through the official website here. \n \n \n\n \n \n2024 Boston Marathon Course Details\n \n \nThe Boston Marathon starts in the rural town of Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston. The course follows route 135\, route 16 and route 30 passing through Ashland\, Framingham\, Natick\, Wellesley\, Newton\, Brookline before entering Boston. The marathon is considered one of the most challenging\, with the four Newtown hills culminating in Heartbreak Hill between mile 20 and 21 causing the most difficulty. \n \n \nOther notable features of the course include “Scream Tunnel” at Wellesley College\, a 400 metre stretch where students from the women’s college cheering on participants. It is also tradition for the Boston Red Sox to play a home game at Fenway Park starting at 11:05am\, with fans entering Kenmore Square once the game finishes to cheer runners into the final mile. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I get to Boston?\n \n \nAirport: Logan International Airport is Boston’s primary airport\, with flights to a number of destinations across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Latin America\, Caribbean\, Africa \, Asia and Europe. \n \n \nThinking of flying to Boston? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n \n \n \n \nTrain: Boston is served by four intercity rail services – the Acela Express and Northeast Regional services to and from New York City and Washington\, D.C\, the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and the Downeaster to Portland\, Maine. Further information is available on the Amtrak website here. \n \n \n\n \n \nWhere to Stay in Boston\n \n \nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Boston by clicking here. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nFurther Information\n \n \nBoston Marathon Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2024-boston-marathon/
LOCATION:Boston\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828
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SUMMARY:2023 World Athletics Championship
DESCRIPTION:The World Athletics Championships is the biennial world championship of Athletics\, started in 1976 in response to the men’s 50 km walk being removed from the Olympic programme ahead of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. \n \n \nThe 2023 World Athletics Championships will be held just a year after the last edition\, taking place between the 19th and 27th August 2023 at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest\, Hungary. \n \n \n\n \n \nWhich events are held at the World Athletics Championships?\n \n \nThere are 49 athletics Men’s\, Women’s and Mixed events held at the World Athletics Championships including: \n \n \n\n100 metres\n4 x 100 metre relay\n200 metres\n400 metres\n4 x 400 metre relay\n4 x 400 metre relay (mixed)\n800 metres\n1500 metres\n5000 metres\n10\,000 metres\nMarathon\n3000 metres steeplechase\n110 metre (men)/100 metre (women) hurdles\n400 metre hurdles\nHigh Jump\nPole Vault\nLong Jump\nTriple Jump\nShot Put\nDiscus Throw\nHammer Throw\nJavelin Throw\nDecathlon (Men)/Heptathlon (Women)\n20km race walk\n50km race walk\n\n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I get to the 2023 World Athletics Championships?\n \n \nThe National Athletics Centre will be built on the eastern bank of the Danube in the south of Budapest. \n \n \nAirport\n \n \nThe Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located about 24km away from Budapest\, with flights to many European destinations as well as North America. \nThe city can be reached by bus in about 25 minutes\, with bus route 100E running to Deák Ferenc tér in the city centre\, costing 900 HUF. Alternatively\, bus route 200E runs to the nearest metro station at Köbánya-Kispest\, where you can catch Line 3 of the metro to the city. \nThinking of flying? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n \n \n \n\n \n \nWhere to stay in Budapest\nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Budapest by clicking here. \n \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I get tickets to the 2023 World Athletics Championship?\n \n \nTickets have yet to go on sale for the 2023 World Athletics Championships\, however the latest information will be available on the official website. \n \n \n\n \n \nFurther Information\n \n \n \n \nWorld Athletics Championship Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2023-world-athletics-championship/
LOCATION:National Athletics Centre\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
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SUMMARY:2023 London Marathon
DESCRIPTION:As well as being an elite marathon\, there are also close to 35\,000 amateur runners that will compete in the 2023 London Marathon. Being one of the largest free spectacles in London\, there are many great places to watch the Marathon from. \nOne of the World Marathon Majors (others being Tokyo\, Boston\, Berlin\, Chicago\, New York\, the IAAF World Championships and the Olympics)\, the annual London Marathon was first held in 1981 and usually takes place in large April. \n\nHow do I enter the 2023 London Marathon?\nThe ballot is notoriously difficulty to gain a place from\, being open to the public for just a few days at the end of April/start of May the previous year and over 350\,000 entering in 2022. Running for a charity is usually an easier of gaining a place but you are expected to raise a minimum amount of money. Further information can be found at the official website here. \n\n2023 London Marathon Course Details\nThe route is largely flat and starts in Greenwich Park\, following the River Thames and taking in iconic sights such as the Cutty Sark\, Tower Bridge\, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace before finishing on The Mall. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to London?\n\n\n\nAir: The two busiest airports in the UK serve London and between them have flights to most of the world’s prime destinations – Heathrow Airport is 21 miles west of The O2\, with Gatwick Airport approximately 29 miles south of the arena. \nHeathrow Airport sits on the London Underground Piccadilly line\, you can change to the Jubilee line at Green Park to travel to The O2’s closest station at North Greenwich (see below). Or you can catch the Heathrow Express train to Paddington Station and use the Underground to reach North Greenwich from there. \nFrom Gatwick Airport\, you can use the Gatwick Express to reach Victoria Station and use the Underground to reach North Greenwich from there. \nAlternatively London City Airport is on the DLR which runs to Greenwich station\, or the Stansted Express runs from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street. \nThinking of flying to London? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n \nCoach – Megabus offers cheap travel to London and offers over 10 routes from Birmingham\, Bradford\, Bristol\, Cardiff\, Edinburgh\, Leeds\, Liverpool\, Manchester\, Norwich and Sheffield. You can search and book your tickets here. \n \nTrain – London is the hub of the British railway network\, with trains available to most of Britain via major stations such as Euston\, King’s Cross\, Liverpool Street\, Marylebone\, Paddington\, Victoria and Waterloo. High speed trains from St. Pancras International travel to Amsterdam\, Brussels\, Lille and Paris. \nThinking of travelling by train to London? Search and book your journey through the Trainline here. \n \n\nWhere to stay in London\nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in London by clicking here. \n \n\nFurther Information\nLondon Marathon Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2023-london-marathon/
LOCATION:London\, England\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230418
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SUMMARY:2023 Boston Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Boston Marathon is an annual road running event held on the streets of greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts\, traditionally held on Patriots’ Day – the third Monday in April. The event is the world’s oldest annual marathon\, first held in 1897 and has grown into one of the most well renowned running events in the world\, being one of the six World Marathon Majors. The Marathon attracts 500\,000 spectators each year and regularly has over 30\,000 participants. \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I enter the 2023 Boston Marathon?\n \n \nEntrants to the Boston Marathon have to meet a set of qualification standards to be eligible to run. They must be aged 18 and have previously run a full marathon certified by a national governing body\, usually within a 18 month period beforehand and within the qualifying standard time. Qualifying standards for the 2020 race were: \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAge Group\nMEN\nWOMEN\n\n\n\n\n18-34\n3hrs 00min 00sec\n3hrs 30min 00sec\n\n\n35-39\n3hrs 05min 00sec\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n40-44\n3hrs 10min 00sec\n3hrs 40min 00sec\n\n\n45-49\n3hrs 20min 00sec\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n50-54\n3hrs 25min 00sec\n3hrs 55min 00sec\n\n\n55-59\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n60-64\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n65-69\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n70-74\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n75-79\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n5hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n80 and over\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n5hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n\n\n \n \nThe registration window usually opens in the September before the race in April\, with the entry fee for the 2020 event being $205 for United States residents and $255 for international residents. You can view the latest registration information through the official website here. \n \n \n\n \n \n2023 Boston Marathon Course Details\n \n \nThe Boston Marathon starts in the rural town of Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston. The course follows route 135\, route 16 and route 30 passing through Ashland\, Framingham\, Natick\, Wellesley\, Newton\, Brookline before entering Boston. The marathon is considered one of the most challenging\, with the four Newtown hills culminating in Heartbreak Hill between mile 20 and 21 causing the most difficulty. \n \n \nOther notable features of the course include “Scream Tunnel” at Wellesley College\, a 400 metre stretch where students from the women’s college cheering on participants. It is also tradition for the Boston Red Sox to play a home game at Fenway Park starting at 11:05am\, with fans entering Kenmore Square once the game finishes to cheer runners into the final mile. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nHow do I get to Boston?\n \n \nAirport: Logan International Airport is Boston’s primary airport\, with flights to a number of destinations across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Latin America\, Caribbean\, Africa \, Asia and Europe. \n \n \nThinking of flying to Boston? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n \n \n \n \nTrain: Boston is served by four intercity rail services – the Acela Express and Northeast Regional services to and from New York City and Washington\, D.C\, the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and the Downeaster to Portland\, Maine. Further information is available on the Amtrak website here. \n \n \n\n \n \nWhere to Stay in Boston\n \n \nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Boston by clicking here. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nFurther Information\n \n \nBoston Marathon Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2023-boston-marathon/
LOCATION:Boston\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
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SUMMARY:2022 London Marathon
DESCRIPTION:As well as being an elite marathon\, there are also close to 35\,000 amateur runners that will compete in the 2022 London Marathon. Being one of the largest free spectacles in London\, there are many great places to watch the Marathon from. \nOne of the World Marathon Majors (others being Tokyo\, Boston\, Berlin\, Chicago\, New York\, the IAAF World Championships and the Olympics)\, the annual London Marathon was first held in 1981 and usually takes place in large April. \n\nHow do I enter the 2022 London Marathon?\nThe ballot is notoriously difficulty to gain a place from\, being open to the public for just a few days at the end of April/start of May the previous year and over 350\,000 entering in 2022. Running for a charity is usually an easier of gaining a place but you are expected to raise a minimum amount of money. Further information can be found at the official website here. \n\n2022 London Marathon Course Details\nThe route is largely flat and starts in Greenwich Park\, following the River Thames and taking in iconic sights such as the Cutty Sark\, Tower Bridge\, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace before finishing on The Mall. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to London?\n\n\n\nAir: The two busiest airports in the UK serve London and between them have flights to most of the world’s prime destinations – Heathrow Airport is 21 miles west of The O2\, with Gatwick Airport approximately 29 miles south of the arena. \nHeathrow Airport sits on the London Underground Piccadilly line\, you can change to the Jubilee line at Green Park to travel to The O2’s closest station at North Greenwich (see below). Or you can catch the Heathrow Express train to Paddington Station and use the Underground to reach North Greenwich from there. \nFrom Gatwick Airport\, you can use the Gatwick Express to reach Victoria Station and use the Underground to reach North Greenwich from there. \nAlternatively London City Airport is on the DLR which runs to Greenwich station\, or the Stansted Express runs from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street. \nThinking of flying to London? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n \nCoach – Megabus offers cheap travel to London and offers over 10 routes from Birmingham\, Bradford\, Bristol\, Cardiff\, Edinburgh\, Leeds\, Liverpool\, Manchester\, Norwich and Sheffield. You can search and book your tickets here. \n \nTrain – London is the hub of the British railway network\, with trains available to most of Britain via major stations such as Euston\, King’s Cross\, Liverpool Street\, Marylebone\, Paddington\, Victoria and Waterloo. High speed trains from St. Pancras International travel to Amsterdam\, Brussels\, Lille and Paris. \nThinking of travelling by train to London? Search and book your journey through the Trainline here. \n \n\nWhere to stay in London\nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in London by clicking here. \n \n\nFurther Information\nLondon Marathon Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2022-london-marathon/
LOCATION:London\, England\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220725
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SUMMARY:2022 World Athletics Championships
DESCRIPTION:The World Athletics Championships is the biennial world championship of Athletics\, started in 1976 in response to the men’s 50 km walk being removed from the Olympic programme ahead of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. \n\n \nThe next edition was due to be held between the 6th and 15th August 2021\, however this was moved back by a year following the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics. The 2022 World Athletics Championships will now take place between the 15th and 24th July 2022 at Hayward Field in the city of Eugene in Oregon\, USA. \n\n \n\n\n \nWhich events are held at the World Athletics Championships?\n\n \nThere are 49 athletics Men’s\, Women’s and Mixed events held at the World Athletics Championships including: \n\n \n\n100 metres\n4 x 100 metre relay\n200 metres\n400 metres\n4 x 400 metre relay\n4 x 400 metre relay (mixed)\n800 metres\n1500 metres\n5000 metres\n10\,000 metres\nMarathon\n3000 metres steeplechase\n110 metre (men)/100 metre (women) hurdles\n400 metre hurdles\nHigh Jump\nPole Vault\nLong Jump\nTriple Jump\nShot Put\nDiscus Throw\nHammer Throw\nJavelin Throw\nDecathlon (Men)/Heptathlon (Women)\n20km race walk\n50km race walk\n\n\n \n\n\n \nHow do I get to the 2022 World Athletics Championships?\n\n \nHayward Field is located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene\, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. \n\n \nAirport\n\n \nEugene Airport is located approximately 10 miles from downtown Eugene and the University of Oregon. The airport has domestic flights to US destinations such as Seattle\, San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, Denver\, Portland as well as others. \n\n \nThe closest international airport is Portland International Airport\, the largest airport in Oregon. The airport is approximately 2 hours north of Eugene\, with direct international flights to destinations such as Canada\, Germany\, Iceland\, Japan\, Mexico\, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom \n\n \nThinking of flying to Oregon? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n\n \n\n\n \nDriving\n\n \nDriving directions from Eugene Airport –\nFollow Highway 99 until it becomes West Seventh Avenue. Get in the right lane and follow West Seventh Avenue until it becomes Franklin Boulevard. Get in the right lane and follow Franklin Boulevard to Agate Street. Turn right onto Agate and right again onto East Thirteenth Avenue. \n\n \nDriving directions from Portland and the North –\nFrom I-5 South\, take Exit 194B onto I-105 West. Take Exit 2\, keep left and follow the signs to the UO. Proceed in the left lane over the Ferry Street Bridge\, exiting onto Broadway\, which becomes Franklin Boulevard. Follow Franklin Boulevard to Agate Street. Turn right onto Agate and right again onto East Thirteenth Avenue. \n\n \nDriving directions from Ashland and the South –\nFrom I-5 North\, take Exit 192 for OR-99/Franklin Boulevard toward Eugene. Continue under the I-5 bridge and merge onto Franklin Boulevard OR-99/126. \n\n \nDriving directions from the Oregon Coast –\nTake Highway 126 East until it becomes West Eleventh Avenue. Follow West Eleventh Avenue to Garfield Street and turn left. Take Garfield to West Seventh Avenue and turn right. Get in the right lane and follow West Seventh Avenue until it becomes Franklin Boulevard. Get in the right lane and follow Franklin Boulevard to Agate Street. Turn right onto Agate and right again onto East Thirteenth Avenue. \n\n \nDriving directions from Bend and the East –\nTake Highway 126 West through Springfield which becomes I-105 in Eugene after you cross over I-5. Take Exit 2\, the Coburg Road exit ramp; keep left at the fork in the ramp. Go straight onto southbound Coburg Road\, which becomes the Ferry Street Bridge. Stay in the left lane on the bridge\, exiting onto Broadway\, which becomes Franklin Boulevard. Follow Franklin Boulevard to Agate Street. Turn right onto Agate and right again onto East Thirteenth Avenue. \n\n   \n \n\n\n \nWhere to stay in Eugene\n\n \nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Eugene by clicking here. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \nHow do I get tickets to the 2022 World Athletics Championship?\n\n \nTickets have yet to go on sale for the 2022 World Athletics Championships\, however the latest information will be available on the official website. You can register on the website to stay up to date with the latest updates. \n\n \n\n\n \nFurther Information\n\n \nWorld Athletics Championship Official Website: https://worldathleticschamps.com/oregon21 \n\n \nHayward Field Official Website: https://hayward.uoregon.edu \n\n \nWorld Athletics Official Website: www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-championships
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2022-world-athletics-championships/
LOCATION:Hayward Field\, Eugene\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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SUMMARY:2022 Boston Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Boston Marathon is an annual road running event held on the streets of greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts\, traditionally held on Patriots’ Day – the third Monday in April. The event is the world’s oldest annual marathon\, first held in 1897 and has grown into one of the most well renowned running events in the world\, being one of the six World Marathon Majors. The Marathon attracts 500\,000 spectators each year and regularly has over 30\,000 participants. \n\n\n\nHow do I enter the 2022 Boston Marathon?\n\nEntrants to the Boston Marathon have to meet a set of qualification standards to be eligible to run. They must be aged 18 and have previously run a full marathon certified by a national governing body\, usually within a 18 month period beforehand and within the qualifying standard time. Qualifying standards for the 2020 race were: \n\n\n\n\n\nAge Group\nMEN\nWOMEN\n\n\n\n\n18-34\n3hrs 00min 00sec\n3hrs 30min 00sec\n\n\n35-39\n3hrs 05min 00sec\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n40-44\n3hrs 10min 00sec\n3hrs 40min 00sec\n\n\n45-49\n3hrs 20min 00sec\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n50-54\n3hrs 25min 00sec\n3hrs 55min 00sec\n\n\n55-59\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n60-64\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n65-69\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n70-74\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n75-79\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n5hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n80 and over\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n5hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n\n\n\nThe registration window usually opens in the September before the race in April\, with the entry fee for the 2020 event being $205 for United States residents and $255 for international residents. You can view the latest registration information through the official website here. \n\n\n\n2022 Boston Marathon Course Details\n\nThe Boston Marathon starts in the rural town of Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston. The course follows route 135\, route 16 and route 30 passing through Ashland\, Framingham\, Natick\, Wellesley\, Newton\, Brookline before entering Boston. The marathon is considered one of the most challenging\, with the four Newtown hills culminating in Heartbreak Hill between mile 20 and 21 causing the most difficulty. \n\nOther notable features of the course include “Scream Tunnel” at Wellesley College\, a 400 metre stretch where students from the women’s college cheering on participants. It is also tradition for the Boston Red Sox to play a home game at Fenway Park starting at 11:05am\, with fans entering Kenmore Square once the game finishes to cheer runners into the final mile. \n\n   \n\n\nHow do I get to Boston?\n\nAirport: Logan International Airport is Boston’s primary airport\, with flights to a number of destinations across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Latin America\, Caribbean\, Africa \, Asia and Europe. \n\nThinking of flying to Boston? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n\n \nTrain: Boston is served by four intercity rail services – the Acela Express and Northeast Regional services to and from New York City and Washington\, D.C\, the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and the Downeaster to Portland\, Maine. Further information is available on the Amtrak website here. \n\n\n\nWhere to Stay in Boston\n\nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Boston by clicking here. \n\n\n \n\n\nFurther Information\n\nBoston Marathon Official Website
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2022-boston-marathon/
LOCATION:Boston\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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SUMMARY:2021 Boston Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Boston Marathon is an annual road running event held on the streets of greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts\, traditionally held on Patriots’ Day – the third Monday in April. The event is the world’s oldest annual marathon\, first held in 1897 and has grown into one of the most well renowned running events in the world\, being one of the six World Marathon Majors. The Marathon attracts 500\,000 spectators each year and regularly has over 30\,000 participants. \nThe 2021 Boston Marathon will be held on the 11th October 2021 due to knock on effects of the Covid 19 pandemic. \n\n\n\nHow do I enter the 2021 Boston Marathon?\n\nEntrants to the Boston Marathon have to meet a set of qualification standards to be eligible to run. They must be aged 18 and have previously run a full marathon certified by a national governing body\, usually within a 18 month period beforehand and within the qualifying standard time. Qualifying standards for the 2020 race were: \n\n\n\n\n\nAge Group\nMEN\nWOMEN\n\n\n\n\n18-34\n3hrs 00min 00sec\n3hrs 30min 00sec\n\n\n35-39\n3hrs 05min 00sec\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n40-44\n3hrs 10min 00sec\n3hrs 40min 00sec\n\n\n45-49\n3hrs 20min 00sec\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n50-54\n3hrs 25min 00sec\n3hrs 55min 00sec\n\n\n55-59\n3hrs 35min 00sec\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n60-64\n3hrs 50min 00sec\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n65-69\n4hrs 05min 00sec\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n\n\n70-74\n4hrs 20min 00sec\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n\n\n75-79\n4hrs 35min 00sec\n5hrs 05min 00sec\n\n\n80 and over\n4hrs 50min 00sec\n5hrs 20min 00sec\n\n\n\n\n\nThe registration window usually opens in the September before the race in April\, with the entry fee for the 2020 event being $205 for United States residents and $255 for international residents. You can view the latest registration information through the official website here. \nThe registration window for the 2021 window is Tuesday\, April 20 at 10:00AM ET until Friday\, April 23 at 5:00PM ET. \n\n\n\n2021 Boston Marathon Course Details\n\nThe Boston Marathon starts in the rural town of Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston. The course follows route 135\, route 16 and route 30 passing through Ashland\, Framingham\, Natick\, Wellesley\, Newton\, Brookline before entering Boston. The marathon is considered one of the most challenging\, with the four Newtown hills culminating in Heartbreak Hill between mile 20 and 21 causing the most difficulty. \n\nOther notable features of the course include “Scream Tunnel” at Wellesley College\, a 400 metre stretch where students from the women’s college cheering on participants. It is also tradition for the Boston Red Sox to play a home game at Fenway Park starting at 11:05am\, with fans entering Kenmore Square once the game finishes to cheer runners into the final mile. \n\n   \n\n\nHow do I get to Boston?\n\nAirport: Logan International Airport is Boston’s primary airport\, with flights to a number of destinations across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Latin America\, Caribbean\, Africa \, Asia and Europe. \n\nThinking of flying to Boston? Search & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n\n \nTrain: Boston is served by four intercity rail services – the Acela Express and Northeast Regional services to and from New York City and Washington\, D.C\, the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and the Downeaster to Portland\, Maine. Further information is available on the Amtrak website here. \n\n\n\nWhere to Stay in Boston\n\nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Boston by clicking here. \n\n\n \n\n\nFurther Information\n\nBoston Marathon Official Website
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LOCATION:Boston\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Marathon
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SUMMARY:2019 IAAF World Championships
DESCRIPTION:The IAAF World Athletics Championships is the biennial world championship of Athletics\, consisting of a number of events including: \n\n100 metres\n200 metres\n400 metres\n800 metres\n1500 metres\n5000 metres\n10\,000 metres\nMarathon\n3000 metres steeplechase\n110 metre (men)/100 metre (women) hurdles\n400 metre hurdles\nHigh Jump\nPole Vault\nLong Jump\nTriple Jump\nShot Put\nDiscus Throw\nHammer Throw\nJavelin Throw\nDecathlon (Men)/Heptathlon (Women)\n20km race walk\n50km race walk\n4 x 100 metre relay\n4 x 400 metre relay\n4 x 400 metre relay (mixed)\n\n\nWhen is the IAAF World Athletics Championships?\nThe IAAF World Athletics Championships takes place every two years\, usually held in August or September. \nThe 2019 event will be held between the 27th September and 6th October. \n\nWhere is the IAAF World Athletics Championships?\nThe IAAF World Athletics Championships are held in a different host city for each championship\, with the events focusing on one venue. The 2019 Championships are to be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha in Qatar. \nFuture events confirmed are: \n6-15 August 2021 – Hayward Field (Eugene\, USA) \n26 August-3 September 2023 – National Athletics Centre (Budapest\, Hungary) \n\nWhat is the schedule?\nThe daily schedule is available on the office website by clicking here. \n\nHow do I get tickets?\nTickets are readily available for the majority of sessions during the Championships\, click here for further information and to purchase through the official website. \n\nHow do I get there?\nThe Khalifa International Stadium is located in the Doha Sports City in the Al-Waab district of Doha\, approximately 8km from Doha’s CBD. \nAirport – The Hamad International Airport is ranked as one of the best in the world and is an important hub in the region\, with Qatar Airways in particular offering flights to a number of international destinations. \nSearch & book your flights through Skyscanner here. \n\nBus –  Lines 31\, 32 and 137 all run from Doha CBD to the Khalifa International Stadium \nTaxi –  The most convenient option is to catch a taxi to the Khalifa International Stadium\, just ensure the driver turns the metre on! \n\n\nWhere do I stay?\nUse TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Doha by clicking here. \n\n\nMore Information\nOfficial IAAF World Athletics Championship Website: https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/ \nOfficial IAAF Event Website: www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-championships
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2019-iaaf-world-championships/
LOCATION:Khalifa International Stadium\, Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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SUMMARY:2019 London Marathon
DESCRIPTION:One of the World Marathon Majors (others being Tokyo\, Boston\, Berlin\, Chicago\, New York\, the IAAF World Championships and the Olympics)\, the annual London Marathon returns to the streets of London. \nAs well as being an elite marathon\, there are also close to 30\,000 amateur runners that compete in the Marathon. Being one of the largest free spectacles in London\, there are many great places to watch the Marathon from. \nThinking of competing? The ballot is notoriously difficulty to gain a place from\, being open to the public for just a few days at the end of April/start of May the previous year. Running for a charity is usually an easier of gaining a place but you are expected to raise a minimum amount of money. Further information can be found at the official website here.
URL:https://mysportstourist.com/sportsevent/2019-london-marathon/
LOCATION:London\, England\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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