Last year over 1 million runners applied via the London Marathon lottery for a spot! If you feel like you’re hearing more and more about these big races, that’s the whole point. The World Marathon Majors were created to bring attention to the sport and elevate the elites.
Athletes who complete all six races are then known as Six Star Finishers. But of course no big corporation is ever satisfied with standing still and thus in 2025 a seventh race was added and we see 2 more on the horizon in the coming years.
There are the marathon maniacs, the half marathon maniacs, the bling chasers, the 50 staters and even a very small group that do what’s called the World Marathon Challenge, which is a marathon on all 7 continents in 7 days…can you say, stinky, ouch and look fast before it’s gone.
The Seven Start challenge is one that has brought me MANY, MANY athletes for 1:1 Coaching over the years because it’s an exciting goal. So let’s talk more about these races and how to get in.
What Are the World Marathon Majors?
The World Marathon Majors Series was founded in 2006 with a goal of promoting running by pitting the best male and female runners around the world in six of the largest most fantastic marathons.
- Elite runners earn points for winning (or placing) in each…
