five boroughs of this great city, and should be near the top of any runner’s wishlist. Few events can match New York’s spectacular opening – a mile and a half across the double-decker Verrazano-Narrows Bridge connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn

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3= New York City MarathonIf any marathon could honestly claim to be the world’s favourite, it is New York City. No other event attracts such a high proportion of international runners from so wide a range of countries. They are drawn by the unique

and Scaletta Pass at 2606m.Find out more! RW New York City Marathon Experience, November 7, 3-6 nightsNew York is a marathon not to be missed - it really is the most complete marathon experience: a classic course through the five New York Boroughs crossing

seasoned marathon veterans. Even the armchair fan is catered for with the kind of elite field that even the Olympics or World Championships envy. The inaugural event in 1981 was inspired by the New York City Marathon, but its ongoing success has made

3= Chicago MarathonIt may not have the crowds of New York City or the history of Boston, but in nearly all other respects Chicago now holds the edge as America’s best and biggest marathon. From its nadir in 1987 when the event was cancelled, Chicago

of loud, boisterous crowds. By the standards of London or New York, it’s a small race, but it doesn’t lack atmosphere – with healthy crowds throughout much of the two-lap, city-centre course. The race is designed to highlight the city’s wonderful location

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

and you're on your own in the fairytale woods. You have got to try this. Inspirational. Go for it." —Michael NivenNew York City Marathon, USA"I can't imagine there being any better. Every thing was fantastic about the event: the atmosphere, landscape

Radcliffe a great tussle in New York, stayed close through the first five miles but by 10K Radcliffe was away, and even the two pacemakers couldn’t keep up with her. Blasting through 10 miles in 52:06, Radcliffe maintained a pace that no other woman