There’s a variety of running events held every year, many on a small scale but a few on a much larger one. 2025 will bring a good mix of amateur and pro events, as well as recurring events and some inaugural competitions. Although running events are usually for the simple joy of the sport rather than betting, the most important races for next year will offer both.
World Athletics Championships
- Location: Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
- Date: 13th – 21st September 2025
- Organizers: World Athletics (formerly IAAF)
The top professional track and field competition in the world will be holding its twentieth edition from 13 to 21 September 2025 in Tokyo. This competition will comprise a series of running events, including a 10,000 meter and a marathon. While most running races are difficult to bet on because of a lack of awareness or media coverage, this one will be broadcast on ESPN and other regional broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Wanda Diamond League
- Finals Location: Zurich, Switzerland
- Finals Date: 27th – 28th August
- Organizers: World Athletics, Diamond League Association
The Diamond League will be back in 2025 with a new edition. The 15-meet season begins on 26 April in Xiamen, China, and ends with the finals from 27 to 28 August in Zurich, Switzerland. The League has always brought together the topmost athletic talent around the world, including Olympic medalists. The competition will include various stops across 13 countries and four continents – Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America – culminating in a final event held over two days.
European Running Championships
- Location: Brussels – Leuven, Belgium
- Date: 12th -13th April, 2025
- Organizers: European Athletics
The countdown to the first-ever European Running Championships has begun, so get ready for some tarmac stomping with some of the best runners on the continent. This new competition enables an inclusive environment that will see Europe’s top distance runners racing alongside the masses in a race course from Brussels to Leuven. The first ever of its kind, the two-day event will include three races: a 10K, a half marathon, and a marathon.
Popular Marathons
Unlike pro competitions, racing marathons are a more amateur event. But are usually among the most anticipated events for track and field fans. There are plenty of national and regional Marathons held around the world, but the most popular ones for 2025 are the Tokyo Marathon (March), London Marathon (April), Boston Marathon (April), and Berlin Marathon (September).
Betting opportunities available on these events
There’s not much betting action for track and field events besides the Olympics. Most sportsbooks don’t have a category for races that are not horse or greyhound racing. However, big running events like those mentioned above tend to break the mold, thanks to the significant audience interest and TV and media coverage. These are among the few running events that sportsbooks tend to show an interest in. So, as these events draw near you can expect to see odds offered at the top bookies. You can find great odds at top-rated sportsbooks by wincomparator.com.
The earliest of these events starts in March, and there are races available through September. So for lovers of this sport, there’s a good spread of important races to follow for half the year.
