These are the 25 most beautiful marathons in Europe!
Our editorial team has selected the 25 most beautiful marathons in Europe. A great mix of city marathons, countryside runs and even mountain marathons. One impressive marathon follows the next. As an enthusiastic marathon runner, you should run these events at least once in your life.
By the way, our insider tip is number 24...
These are the 25 most beautiful marathons in Europe
Note: The order does NOT represent a ranking.
Full story with descritpion of all marathons is only available in german language: Die 25 schönsten Marathons in Europa
1) Barcelona Marathon
Country: Spain
Date: March
Participants: 15000 Marathon-Finisher
Places of interest: Montjuic-Park - Sagrada Familia - Camp Nou - Arc de Triomf - Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
All information about the Barcelona Marathon
2) Jungfrau Marathon
Country: Switzerland
Date: September
Participants: 6000
Places of interest: Jungfrau Massif with Jungfrau, Mönch, Eiger Northface und dem Eiger Glacier
All information about the Jungfrau Marathon
3) Athens Marathon
Country: Greece
Date: November
Participants: more than 30000 (15000 beim Marathon)
Places of interest: historical place in Marathon - Memorial of the Battle of Marathon - Tombs of the soldiers of Athens - Coastal villages - Panathinaiko Stadium
All information about the Athens Marathon
4) Mont Blanc Marathon
Country: France
Date: June
Participants: 8000 (2000 Marathon runner)
Places of interest: Mont Blanc massif
All information about the Mont Blanc Marathon
5) Paris Marathon
Country: France
Date: April
Participants: 50000
Places of interest: Champ-Elysees - Place de la Bastille - Kathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Place de la Nation - Bois de Vincennes - Sequana - Eiffel Tower - Arc de Triomphe
All information about the Paris Marathon
6) Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri
Country: United Kingdom
Date: October
Participants: 2500
Places of interest: Snowdonia
All information about the Snowdonia Marathon
7) Vienna City Marathon
Country: Austria
Date: April
Participants: 40000 (7000 marathon runner)
Places of interest: Reichsbrücke - Prater - Hauptallee - Schönbrunn - Mariahilferstraße - Ringstraße - Staatsoper - Lusthaus - Ernst-Happel-Stadium - Burgtheater - Rathaus
All information about the Vienna City Marathon
8) Brixen Dolomiten Marathon
Country: Italy
Date: July
Participants: 500 Marathon runners
Places of interest: Dolomites
All information about the Brixen Marathon
9) Marathon du Mont Saint Michel
Country: France
Date: May
Participants: 5000 (3000 Marathon runners)
Places of interest: Saint-Michel - Windmills - Mont Saint-Michel
All information about the Mont Saint Michel Marathon
10) Dingle Marathon
Country: Ireland
Date: September
Participants: 3000 (700 Marathon runner)
Places of interest: Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head
All information about the Dingle Marathon
11) Budapest Marathon
Country: Hungary
Date: September / October
Participants: 30000 (6000 Marathon runner)
Places of interest: Heroes' Square - Andrassy Allee - Chain Bridge - Budaer Castle - Donauufer - Elisabeth Bridge - Pest - Parliament building - Margaret Bridge - Margaret Island - Olof-Palme-Promenade
All information about the Budapest Marathon
12) Valencia Marathon
Country: Spain
Date: December
Participants: 30000 (20000 Marathon runner)
Places of interest: Marina - Coast - City center - Finish over a wooden walkway
All information about the Valencia Marathon
13) Rome Marathon
Country: Italy
Date: April
Participants: 10000 Marathon runner
Places of interest: Forum Romanum - Trevi-Fountain - St. Peter's Basilica - Pantheon - Colosseum
All information about the Rom Marathon
14) Stockholm Marathon
Country: Sweden
Date: June
Participants: 13.000 Marathon runner
Places of interest: Old Town - Royal Castle - Västerbron Bridge - Kungsholmen Island - City Hall - Kakna Tower - Djurgarden Peninsula - Olympic Stadium
All information about the Stockholm Marathon
15) Edinburgh Marathon
Country: United Kingdom (Scotland)
Date: May
Participants: 20.000 with other competitions
Places of interest: Arthur’s Seat - Firth of Forth - Shore - Gosford House - Racecourse from Musselburgh
All information about the Edinburgh Marathon
16) mozart 100
Country: Austria
Date: June
Participants: 1500 (200 marathon runner)
Places of interest: Wolfgangsee - Fuschlsee - Nockstein - Kapuzinerberg - Dom zu Salzburg
All information about the mozart 100
17) Berlin Marathon
Country: Germany
Date: September
Participants: 45000
Places of interest: Straße des 17. June - Brandenburger Tor - Siegessäule - Bundeskanzleramt - Reichstag - Fernsehturm - Südstern - Rathaus - Schöneberg - Platz am Wilden Eber - Kurfürstendamm - Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche - Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt - Brandenburger Tor - Reichstag
All information about the Berlin Marathon
18) Connemarathon
Country: Ireland
Date: April
Participants: 2000 (600 Marathon runner)
Sehenswürdigkeit: Wild Altantic Way
All information about the Connemarathon
19) Prague Marathon
Country: Czech Republic
Date: May
Participants: 10.000 (with Relays)
Places of interest: Old Town Square - Charles Bridge - Vltava - Binbensky most - Old Town
All information about the Prague Marathon
20) Marathon du Médoc
Country: France
Date: September
Participants: 9000
Places of interest: Wine region Haut-Médoc - Wine tastings along the route
All information about the Mèdoc Marathon
21) Lisbon Marathon
Country: Portugal
Date: October
Participants: ?
Places of interest: Beach town Cascai - along sea and river shores to Lisbon
All information about the Lissabon Marathon
22) London Marathon
Country: United Kingdom (England)
Date: April
Participants: 50000
Places of interest: Tower Bridge - Docklands - London Eye - Tower of London - Themse - Big Ben - Parliament Square - Palace of Westminster (Westminster Palace) - Buckingham Palace
All information about the London Marathon
23) Loch Ness Marathon
Country: United Kingdom
Date: September / October
Participants: 5000
Sehenswürdigkeit: Loch Ness lake
All information about the Loch Ness Marathon
24) Frozen Lake Marathon
Country: Norway
Date: March
Participants: 200 (100 marathon runner)
Places of interest: frozen lake Tisleiafjorden and the landscape surrounded by rolling mountains
All information about the Frozen Lake Marathon
25) Amsterdam Marathon
Country: Netherlands
Date: October
Participants: 30000 (12000 Marathon Runner)
Places of interest: Olympic Stadium - Amstel - city center - Scheepvaartmuseum - canals - Rijksmuseum - Vondelpark
All information about the Amsterdam Marathon
Summary: Most beautiful marathon in Europe - the top 25
- Barcelona Marathon
- Jungfrau Marathon
- Athens Marathon
- Mont Blanc Marathon
- Paris Marathon
- Snowdonia Trail Marathon
- Vienna City Marathon
- Brixen Dolomiten Marathon
- Marathon du Mont Saint Michel
- Dingle Marathon
- Budapest Marathon
- Valencia Marathon
- Rome Marathon
- Stockholm Marathon
- Edinburgh Marathon
- mozart 100
- Berlin Marathon
- Connemarathon
- Prague Marathon
- Médoc Marathon
- Lisbon Marathon
- London Marathon
- Loch Ness Marathon
- Frozen Lake Marathon
- Amsterdam Marathon
More gorgeous marathons in Europe
These marathons in Europe have made it into the selection of the 25 most beautiful marathons in the world and of course, they are part of the most beautiful marathons in Europe:
- Bergmarathon rund um den Traunsee in Austria (unfortunately no longer with the classic marathon distance)
- Gletschermarathon Pitztal in Austria
- GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf in Germany
- Kielder Marathon in United Kingdom
- Lanzarote Marathon in Spain
- Salzkammergut Marathon in Austria
- Spitzbergen Marathon in Norway
- Stelvio Marathon in Italy
- Swiss Alpine Marathon in der Switzerland
- Tour de Tirol Kaisermarathon in Austria
- Transruinaulta in der Switzerland
- Welschlauf in Austria
What is your favorite marathon in Europe? We look forward to your comment below the article.
More inspiration: The 25 most beautiful marathons in the world
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