The 2027 Majors at a glance
| Race | Date | Top area to stay | Next booking date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Marathon | Sunday, 7 March 2027 | Nishi-Shinjuku (Shinjuku West) Near the start | None announced yet |
| Boston Marathon | Monday, 19 April 2027 | Back Bay and Copley Near the finish | Mon, 1 Mar 2027 · Official hotel deadline |
| London Marathon | Saturday, 24 April 2027 and Sunday, 25 April 2027 | Greenwich Near the start | None announced yet |
| Cape Town Marathon | Sunday, 23 May 2027 | Green Point and Mouille Point Start and finish | None announced yet |
| Sydney Marathon | Sunday, 29 August 2027 | North Sydney Near the start | None announced yet |
| Berlin Marathon | Sunday, 26 September 2027 | Mitte Start and finish | Thu, 12 Nov 2026 · Ballot closes |
| Chicago Marathon | Sunday, 10 October 2027 | The Loop Start and finish | Tue, 8 Dec 2026 · Lottery results |
| New York City Marathon | Sunday, 7 November 2027 | Midtown, by Bryant Park Race morning transport | None announced yet |
The race guides
- Sunday, 7 March 2027 42.2 km · 26.2 mi Tokyo Marathon
- Monday, 19 April 2027 26.2 miles · 42.2 km Boston Marathon
- Saturday, 24 April 2027 and Sunday, 25 April 2027 26.2 miles · 42.2 km London Marathon
- Sunday, 23 May 2027 42.2 km · 26.2 mi Cape Town Marathon
- Sunday, 29 August 2027 42.2 km · 26.2 mi Sydney Marathon
- Sunday, 26 September 2027 42.2 km · 26.2 mi Berlin Marathon
- Sunday, 10 October 2027 26.2 miles · 42.2 km Chicago Marathon
- Sunday, 7 November 2027 26.2 miles · 42.2 km New York City Marathon
Questions
Which races are the World Marathon Majors in 2027?
In 2027 there are 8: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Cape Town Marathon, Sydney Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon and New York City Marathon.
When are the 2027 World Marathon Majors?
In date order: Tokyo Marathon (Sun 7 Mar), Boston Marathon (Mon 19 Apr), London Marathon (Sat 24 Apr and Sun 25 Apr), Cape Town Marathon (Sun 23 May), Sydney Marathon (Sun 29 Aug), Berlin Marathon (Sun 26 Sept), Chicago Marathon (Sun 10 Oct) and New York City Marathon (Sun 7 Nov).
Where should I stay for a World Marathon Major?
It depends on the course. For a loop, stay within walking distance of the start and finish. For a point-to-point race, stay near the finish or near the official race-morning transport. Each guide names the best areas and shows hotels at live prices.
marathonbeds is an unofficial fan guide, not linked to Abbott World Marathon Majors or any race. Dates come from each race's official website.