Whether you’re an experienced marathon runner or you’re training to compete in your very first marathon, these helpful websites will provide all of the advice you need to stay safe and feel prepared. Choose the one that best suits your needs and watch your time get better with every run.

MarathonGuide.com
This website offers an extensive list of all of the upcoming marathons in areas around the country, and even some from around the world. MarathonGuide.com also posts results from most serious marathons, so you can check your time after competing or stay up-to-date on the results from some of the biggest marathons in the world.

Runner’s World
Runner’s World magazine is a beloved resource for many runners, and its corresponding website offers even more advice, tips, and information. The Newswire section features the top news stories from the world of marathon running, and the site’s helpful columns discuss many of the issues affecting runners while training for an upcoming run. Runner’s World also offers training advice, advice about health and injuries, and an informative guide for beginning marathon runners.

AIMS World Running
The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races is a membership organization that is made up of over 350 of the top distance races in the entire world. It contains information about races from over 98 countries, and the organization’s goal is to promote marathon and distance running throughout the world.

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