A selection of the best marathons in Asia based on race quality and destination popularity.
It doesn’t hurt to let yourself get distracted by stunning scenery when the finish line feels far away. Here are top destination marathons to start gearing up for:
Tata Mumbai Marathon, India
- When: January
- Site: tatamumbaimarathon.in
As the largest marathon in Asia, Tata Mumbai Marathon should be at the top any serious runner’s list. For the 2019 edition, a total of 46,000 running places will be available across six different categories: “Champions with Disability” (2.4km), “Senior Citizens Race” (4.3km), “Dream Run” (6km), “Open 10K Run”, half marathon and full marathon.
The route takes runner through the most iconic locations of Mumbai, including Flora Fountain, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Haji Ali Dargah, St. Michael’s Church, and the Bandra-Worli Sea link.