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Los Angeles Marathon - 21st March 2010 For the first time the race course will take runners from Los Angeles' downtown area all the way to the scenic coastline. The new Stadium to the Sea course, starting at Dodger Stadium, will wind its way through Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica on the way to a picturesque finish in front of the Pacific Ocean. Sound good then go to www.lamarathon.com to sign up.

Rotterdam Marathon - 11th April 2010
But every spring, thousands of runners flock to this modern, industrial port and city to take part in its marathon. They are drawn by a pancake-flat course and the knowledge that the organisers, despite a limited budget, put on a fine race. Crowd support doesn't compare to New York or Boston, but the city does get behind the race and practically closes down on race day. Rotterdam was one of the first marathons to adopt chip timing, and the event is constantly trying to innovate and challenge the idea that only major cities can have great marathons. Interested go to www.fortismarathonrotterdam.co.uk and find out how to participate.

Paris Marathon - 11th April 2010
Paris is the biggest and most popular marathon in Europe after London, so if you've been unlucky in the London Marathon why not do the next best thing?

Starting on one of the world's most famous streets, the Champs Elysees, this is a truly memorable journey through to the finish in the spectacular Avenue Foch. There are only 4,000 places available so if interested go to www.parismarathon.com to find out more.

Boston Marathon - 19th April 2010
The legendary Boston Marathon course follows a point-to-point route from rural The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon and part of the World Marathon Majors. A maximum field size of 25,000 participants begin in the rural town of Hopkinton and run the legendary course through eight cities and towns before finishing in Boston's Back Bay.USA Track and Field. To find out more go to www.bostonmarathon.org

Copenhagen Marathon - 23rd May 2010
Copenhagen Marathon takes place every year in May. The event has since its initial race in 1980 grown to be a highly anticipated annual tradition for both runners and spectators. For the race which was held on May 24, 2009, the race gathered more than 10,000 runners, which is a record in the history of the race. Go to www.copenhagenmarathon.com to find out more.

Berlin Marathon - 26th September 2010
The course of the marathon is one big sightseeing loop through one of the most exciting cities in the world. Unforgettable moments will forever be remembered, especially when running over the final part of the course on the Avenue Unter den Linden through the Brandenburg Gate and past the grandstands on the last 400 meters to the finish line. Interested then go to www.real-berlin-marathon.com to find out more.

Budapest International Marathon -26th September 2010
More than 10,000 runners will take part in the races of different distances and there will be more than 2,700 individual marathon runners at the start line. The course of the race led through the most beautiful parts of the Hungarian capital, the runners had the chance to run across the Heroes' Square, through the very famous Andrássy Street, past the Buda Castle and the magnificent building of the Hungarian Parliament. While running, they could admire the breath-taking view of the city from the Chain Bridge. If you're interested go to www.budapestmarthon.com to find out more.

Chicago Marathon - 10th October 2010
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known for its fast, flat course. Elite athletes and amateurs alike annually target the race for its potential to generate personal, national and world records. In addition to its speed, the course offers a scenic tour of Chicago as it weaves through 29 diverse neighbourhoods and dozens of local and historic landmarks. You are guaranteed to see all that is great about the city of Chicago. So if you would be interested go to www.chicagomarathon.com

Athens Classic Marathon - 31st October 2010
The 2010 marathon will be a celebration year of 2,500 years from the Marathon Battle. Registration for this event will open at the beginning of January 2010; submission for the event can be done through the website www.athensclassicmarathon.gr

New York Marathon -7th November 2010
This superb marathon takes in the five boroughs of New York City, finishing in Central Park. It boasts arguably the best marathon atmosphere in the whole wide world, with two million cheering spectators along the route and musical entertainment every half mile.

This is an event not to be missed and if you would like to be part of it got to
www.nycmarathon.org to find out how.

Honolulu Marathon - To be confirmed
This spectacular course is 26 miles long. The Honolulu Marathon's scenic course includes spectacular ocean views alongside world-famous Waikiki Beach, and Diamond Head and Koko Head volcanic craters. The terrain is level except for short uphill grades around Diamond Head. If you want to enrol go to www.honolulumarathon.org.

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