Author: Alan Rada
If you are looking for new challenges for the second half of the current year, you cannot miss some of the most important marathons in different locations so you can choose the one you like the most.
We know that getting ready for a marathon is not always easy. Well, it’s never as easy as it may seem to “run and run” like a racing horse.
While we all run or try to run sometime in our lives, professional running is not for everyone. It requires a lot of strength, training, joy, but above all, desire to run. Besides it is a sport where you need higher stamina than for example, soccer, NFL football or tennis. You need to feel the passion to perform this activity.
Not counting the beautiful places that we cross while we go trotting, many of us immerse ourselves in the maelstrom of our own race against ourselves and against the clock.
Therefore, we are going to show you some of the most emblematic marathons in the world that you cannot miss. Here we go!
1. Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
The race that stands out for its immeasurable landscapes along its journey through the famous Loch Ness, the emblematic highlands, passing through the River Ness, to conclude in Inverness, where a delicious hot meal awaits you.
This race – which is already one of the most famous in the UK – takes place on October 6, 1019. You are still at a time to sign up and train until the date approaches.
You will run through the asphalt terrain, varying the difficulty in a few sections of the race. It has an entry of 51 £ and is for runners over 18 years. Finishing with a beautiful festival for the whole family!
2. Kauai Marathon
If you like to run through tropical landscapes and different levels of difficulty, with slopes and drops, then Hawaii waits for you! This race will take place on September 1, 2019.
There is no better way to spend incredible vacations surrounded by the most beautiful beaches in the world, with volcanoes and jungle around you. The heat can be difficult, but if you are there, it is because some obstacles do not matter. Conversely, they make a marathon more interesting and with more challenges.
Poipu Beach is the starting point of the race, it continues along the coast, where you will pass through the “Tree Tunnel”, following the route to Omao, and then to Lawai. Here begins the ascent of 660 meters to the top of the mythical Kalaheo where you will feel the glory of being part of this great adventure!
3. Patagonian International Marathon
On September 7, 2019, will start one of the most emblematic and hard marathons of South America. In a desolate and hostile environment, but at the same time a paradise, you will feel that you are running on another planet.
Although it is a cross-country road, you will pass by asphalted roads, trails, mountains and different levels of difficulty. If you feel this is your moment and you are ready to take on this challenge, hurry up!
For this eighth edition, as in previous ones, marathon runners from all over the world will be present. With temperatures ranging from 2 to 10 Celsius degrees, you will feel mother nature speak to your ear. Not to mention the possible strong winds, snow or rain. What do you say?
4. BMW Berlin-Marathon
Berlin, known worldwide for its standard of living, also has the pleasure of hosting the “best marathon in the world” and it is no wonder.
The Berlin Marathon has seven of the 10 best times ever achieved by elite athletes who get the podium. It is a pleasant race, that for that time of the year has an exceptional climate for runners.
There are different categories to run alone or accompanied by family, team or friends. What better way to travel Berlin doing what you like best? Remember, September 29, 2019.
5. Antarctic Ice Marathon
This next December 13 you have an appointment in the south. This type of ultramarathons is not for everyone. You have to be prepared to face long distances between ice and snow.
Running in the largest and most arid desert in the world have no comparison. The temperature can reach -20 ° C and winds that can reach 300 km/h.
If running a 42K marathon is not enough and has the physical state and confidence to follow, there is another 100K modality. Do you think you can run at the end of the world?
If you love to run more than anything in life, then these marathons should be part of your itinerary. Do you think you can reach the podium in each of them or in particular one? Run it and show it!
