WaitlistDEAbbott World Marathon Majors
Eight of the world's biggest marathons.
8 races.
One medal for finishing them all.
Our trip: GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON 2027
The eight Majors
TokyoMarch
BostonApril
LondonApril
Cape TownMayA Major from 23 May 2027
SydneyAugust
BerlinSeptemberOur trip · 26 September 2027
ChicagoOctober
New York CityNovember
Our Majors trips
WaitlistDEWant to run another Major?
Write to us. We tell you when we have a trip to Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Chicago or New York City.
Send a requestHow to get a place
Lottery
Most Majors give their places by public lottery. Many runners apply for years before they get in.
Qualifying time
Boston, and some places at other Majors, are for runners with a fast qualifying time.
Official tour operator
Organisers give entries to official tour operators, who sell them together with a hotel. For the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON 2027, that is us.
Any questions?
We reply within one business day.
What are the Abbott World Marathon Majors?
A series of the world's biggest marathons: Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York City. Cape Town became the eighth Major in 2026; its first race as a Major is on 23 May 2027.
How do I get into the Berlin Marathon without the lottery?
Most places are given by lottery; the 2027 results come on 3 December 2026. The organiser also sells entries through its official tour operators, together with a hotel. SportHoliday is an official Tour Operator for the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON 2027. Join the waitlist on our Berlin page.
Is there a medal for running all the Majors?
Yes. Every Major you finish counts as a star in your profile on the Abbott World Marathon Majors website. Runners who finish all of them receive a special medal.
Do you offer trips to other Majors?
Today we offer the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON. Write to us if you want to run another Major, and we tell you when we have a trip.
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