ATHLETICS
Marathon majors set for sprint finish
November 7, 2021 - For the first time, all six marathon majors are scheduled over a gruelling seven weeks, due to Covid-19 postponements. Many athletes will be running their first marathon since the onset of the pandemic.
The World Marathon Majors comprises six races globally: London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York, with Tokyo promoted to major status most recently, in 2013.
2021 World Marathon Majors:
Sep 26: Berlin
Oct 3: London
Oct 10: Chicago
Oct 11: Boston
Oct 17: Tokyo
Nov 7: New York