World Athletics Launches Standalone Marathon Championships in 2030

World Athletics to introduce standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030 | PRESS-RELEASES | World Athletics

worldathletics.org2026.04.06Updated 8d ago

Athens emerges as preferred host for inaugural edition; Athens Marathon The Authentic achieves Elite Label status as plan launches to secure hosting rights

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World Athletics will establish an independent World Marathon Championships beginning in 2030, with Athens emerging as the preferred host for the inaugural event. The Athens Marathon The Authentic has achieved Elite Label status as organizers work to secure hosting rights. This represents a significant shift in the sport's competitive calendar.

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