Marathons Of The World Complete Guide to More Than 50 Events on Seven Continents

Legendary marathoner Hugh Jones presents the ultimate guide to the world’s top 50 marathons, with expert analysis and stunning photography of each event.

The Ultimate Guide to 50 of the World's Best Marathons

Whether you're a long-distance runner looking for a new challenge, or a marathon novice with a spirit of adventure, this guide to the world’s 50 best marathons will help you choose the perfect course. Legendary marathoner Hugh Jones provides a detailed description for each marathon, including:
· A rating for comparative difficulty
· An expert analysis of the course
· The time year when it takes place
· Specifics on when and how to enter
· Course-specific training tips

Discover a world of amazing marathons:
– U.S. and Canada: Boston, New York, Washington, Toronto, Niagara Falls
– Australia and New Zealand: Auckland, Sydney, the Australian Outback
– Asia: Tokyo, Beijing, the Great Wall of China
– Europe: Rome, Hamburg, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Athens, Venice
. . .as well as races in the Caribbean islands, Africa, South America, and even the Antarctic