5 Bucket List Marathons

It would be easy to include any of theĀ World Marathon Majors on this bucket list, but going with the predictable isn’t any fun. Instead we looked for exceptional domestic and international marathons that you’ll want to run at least once in your life. Check these out!

  1. St. Jude Rock ā€˜n’ Roll Nashville Marathon
    Get a one-of-a-kind tour of Nashville when you #RunMusicCity. The race begins in front of the honky tonks on Lower Broadway and ends with a festival in Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. And don’t forget the free night-time headliner concert at Bridgestone Arena.
  2. Great Wall Marathon
    Your path to greatness begins with 5,146 steps. Founded in 1998 by Albatros Travel’s founder SĆøren Rasmussen,Ā 2,500 runners from over 50 nations participate each year. Challenges include anĀ elevation change of 250 feet and stairs that range from 3ā€ to 18ā€ deep, but running on aĀ cultural and historical landmark is worth it.
  3. Jackson Hole Marathon
    Go for a run surrounded by autumn colors, cool temperatures, and some of the most stunning scenery in the United States. Runners navigate a flat point-to-point course from Jackson to the base of the Jackson Hole ski resort. After the race, swap stories over a pint at theĀ Mangy Moose.
  4. Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
    Touted as The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in AmericaĀ®, this race starts inĀ downtown Minneapolis and finishes at the state capitol in St. Paul. In addition to a beautiful course, participants receive aĀ virtual ‘goodie bag’ with exclusive deals and promotions and aĀ Brooks® long-sleeve technical shirt made just for finishers.
  5. Athens Marathon
    You may not be an Olympian, but you can run where they have. This race begins, appropriately in the town of Marathon, and finishes at theĀ Panathinaikon Stadium, the site of theĀ first Modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Photo Credit: Great Wall Marathon

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