World Marathon Majors

The side challenge I have set is to complete the World Marathon Majors. 

BERLIN - COMPLETED 2008






COST: EURO 60
RUNNERS: 40,000 (35,000 finshers)
ENTRY DIFFICULTY:  Straight forward no qualification required.
MONTH:  September

I have completed Berlin.  This was a fantastic experience for me as it was my first marathon.  It was not hard to gain entry, if I remember right I applied in May for a September place and I don't think it ever sold out.  This is like a tourist dream... If you like history you will love this Marathon.  You go through all of the famous landmarks starting on the Unter Den Linden and looping around the city ending at the Brandenberg Gate. 10/10



NEW YORK 


COST: US DOLLAR 358
RUNNERS: 57,000 (45,000 Finishers)
ENTRY DIFFICULTY:  This is a lottery process with a 1 in 3 chance for International runners. You can qualify by time... I would need to run a 3:10 Marathon!!
MONTH:  November

Well this Marathon would definitely appeal to my travelling nature.  I can see me having  a week holiday seeing the sights then running past them.  This would be a jogging marathon for me.  

LONDON

COST: UK POUNDS 40
RUNNERS: 35,000
ENTRY DIFFICULTY:  There is a lottery process with 150,000 applying for a place. You can qualify by time... I would need to run a 3:15 Marathon.
MONTH: April

Home Marathon so need to do this one..


CHICAGO - (2020)




COST: US DOLLAR 230
RUNNERS: 45,000 (80,000 enter)
ENTRY DIFFICULTY:  This is a lottery or time
Qualify Time: 3:35
MONTH: October





I would love to see 'The Bean' or Cloud Gate.....I am a tourist...




BOSTON (2025)



COST: US DOLLAR 240
RUNNERS: 30,000
ENTRY DIFFICULTY:  You have to qualify by time... I would need to run a 3:25 Marathon......
MONTH: April

This is the MAMA of all Marathons.... This is the first one I ever heard of.  If I even qualified for this I would be happy:)




TOKYO (2023)



COST: 250 AUD
RUNNERS: 38,000
ENTRY DIFFICULTY:  Lottery or time (2:45!).  330,000 enter...
MONTH: March

Latest Marathon to be added to World Majors (and nearest to me) probably use a travel company for this (AUD3339!)






SIX STAR MEDAL - If you complete all SIX you get this..




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