10 Best Marathons Around the World全球十佳马拉松赛事

With thousands of marathons happening globally each year， deciding which one to enter can be a challenge in itself. While there are， of course， the iconic Abbott World Marathon Majors （though not easiest to secure spots in）， there are plenty of others， too—and each delivers its own special 26.2-mile experience.

全球每年会举办数千场马拉松赛事，决定参加哪一场本身就是一项挑战。当然，其中有标志性的雅培世界马拉松大满贯系列赛事（但参赛资格不易获得），也有许多其他的马拉松赛事——每一项都能提供独特的26.2英里体验。

So， if you’re planning your next holiday or big adventure and fancy merging it with your next marathon， be sure to check out our selection of the 10 best marathons around the world.

如果您正在计划下一次的假期出行或者大冒险行动，并且想要将其与您的下一场马拉松赛事结合，请务必查看我们精选出的这10个全球最佳马拉松赛事。

Choose your event， download your training plan and get prepared for a running adventure that could change your life.

选择您想参加的赛事，下载您的训练计划，为这场可能会改变您一生的跑步冒险做好准备。

Great Wall Marathon

长城马拉松

Since its inception in 1999， the Great Wall Marathon has become known as one of the world’s most challenging marathons. And for good reason， because as well as covering 26.2 miles， you’ll have to walk up 5，164 steps. Thankfully， the route is as picturesque as it is punishing， weaving through local villages and showcasing some of China’s most spectacular countryside.

自1999年创办以来，长城马拉松已成为世界上最具挑战性的马拉松赛事之一。原因很简单，跑完26.2英里的同时，您需要爬5164级台阶。这条线路虽然充满艰辛，但值得庆幸的是沿途风景如画——赛道穿越了当地的村庄，展示出中国一部分最壮美的乡村景色。

Great Ocean Road Marathon

大洋路马拉松

Most people choose to travel the Great Ocean Road by car. But runners are not most people. Seize the chance to travel this classic coastal highway by foot in a marathon that will be breathtaking in every sense. The Great Ocean Road stretches along the sand-strewn southern coast of Australia and is hemmed1 in by expansive greenery on one side and lush blue sea reaching the horizon on the other. The ‘marathon’ is actually 44 km （27.3 miles）， so you can justifiably2 claim to have run an ultra3， too. Bonza4！

大多数人会选择驾车游览大洋路，但是跑者们并不属于大多数人。抓住参加马拉松的机会，跑着游览这条经典的沿海公路，无论从哪个角度看这都是件令人激动不已的事。大洋路沿着澳大利亚铺满沙粒的南海岸线延伸，一侧是广阔无际的绿色植被，另一侧是绵延至地平线的蔚蓝色大海。这个“马拉松”的全程实际是44公里（27.3英里），因此您也可以名正言顺地宣布自己跑完了一场超级马拉松。太酷了！

Stockholm Marathon

斯德哥尔摩马拉松

A top European race， the Stockholm Marathon takes runners through the streets of the Swedish capital built on 14 islands. It’s a two-lap course that takes in the very best of Stockholm—from the forests of the Djugarden Royal Park to Parliament House—with much of the route being on the city’s numerous canal paths. The race finishes at the 1912 Olympic Stadium， home to a whopping5 83 track and field world records， so keep a little in the tank for a sprint6 finish.

斯德哥尔摩马拉松是欧洲顶级赛事，参赛者们要穿越建在14个岛屿上的瑞典首都斯德哥尔摩的街道。跑两圈的路线将斯德哥尔摩美景悉数展现——从尤尔格丹皇家公园中的森林到议会大厦，大部分赛道是在城中众多的运河小道上。比赛的终点设在1912年奥运会的主体育场，这里曾创下多达83项田径世界纪录，因此您可以保留一些体力，到最后尽情冲刺。

San Francisco Marathon

旧金山马拉松

Along this route you’ll take in the views of San Fran Bay from the Golden Gate Bridge， pass iconic parks and neighbourhoods， such as Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina Green， and stride past Major League sports stadiums including the homes of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants. Enjoy the generous and loud support—and celebrate with one of the city’s fam-ous burritos afterwards.

沿着这条路线，您将从金门大桥上欣赏到旧金山海湾的风景，穿越渔人码头、滨海绿地等标志性公园和街区，还将阔步跑过美国大联盟的体育场馆，其中包括金州勇士队和旧金山巨人队的主场。尽情享受慷慨而响亮的助威声吧——赛后品尝一下这座城市著名的墨西哥卷饼以示庆祝。

Angkor Empire Marathon

吴哥王朝马拉松

And now for something completely different. Head to Cambodia to take part in a marathon senQezEjpFkuyWoteN5jicWTi+edQSoT1JtSU+OVxka/0=t in a World Heritage site of serious historical and archaeological significance. The route starts and finishes in front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat. Along the way， you’ll pass temple complexes and some of the world’s largest religious monuments. Previous runners have described the route as ‘magical’ and the experience as ‘unforgettable’. Find out why for yourself.

现在让我们来看看风格完全不同的赛道。前往柬埔寨，参加一场在具有重要历史学和考古学意义的世界遗址上举行的马拉松比赛吧。路线的起点和终点均位于吴哥窟的中央圣殿前。沿途会经过寺庙群和多处世界上最大的宗教建筑。过往的参赛者用“神奇”来形容这条路线，用“难忘”来形容参赛经历。原因就由您亲自找出。

Marathon du Médoc

梅多克马拉松

Calling all wine-loving runners！ If you need an incentive7 in the form of an alcoholic beverage to get around 26.2 miles， this is the race for you. The French wine-athon is a fun， active way to see out8 the summer months. Forget water stations—this boozy9 marathon has 23 wine-tasting stations along the course， which threads along the vineyards of Médoc in the Gironde. Always run responsibly.

这项赛事召唤所有爱好红酒的跑者！如果您需要以酒精饮料来激励自己跑完26.2英里，那么这场比赛将是您的不二之选。法国的葡萄酒马拉松赛是一种有趣、欢快的消夏方式。忘掉水站吧——这场酣畅淋漓的马拉松赛穿过吉伦特省梅多克的葡萄园，沿途设有23个品酒站。请始终注意别喝醉了，要好好跑。

Rimi10 Vilnius Marathon

里米维尔纽斯马拉松

First introduced in 2001， the Rimi Vilnius Marathon is one of the fastest growing marathons in the Baltics and the biggest running event in Lithuania. The route stretches through the World Heritage-listed old town， which preserves an impressive collection of Gothic， Renaissance， Baroque and classical buildings， and passes green parks and the riverbank of Neris. You won’t be short of scenery， that’s for sure.

里米维尔纽斯马拉松于2001年首次举办，是波罗的海地区发展最快的马拉松赛事之一，也是立陶宛最大的跑步赛事。比赛路线穿过被列入世界遗产名录的老城区，那里保留了大量令人印象深刻的哥特式、文艺复兴式、巴洛克式和古典式建筑群，途中还经过绿荫公园和内里斯河岸。沿途少不了美景，这一点毋庸置疑。

Hà Giang Discovery Marathon

河江探索马拉松

Many tourists complete the Hà Giang loop on a motorbike， but this marathon event allows you to discover some of the best of Hà Giang on foot through mountainous trails and scenic country roads. This marathon is perfect for those seeking a challenge while still allowing time to soak in the sights and sounds of the northeast region.

许多游客会骑摩托车完成河江环线，但河江探索马拉松可以让您跑着穿越山间小径和景色秀丽的乡村道路，以此领略河江一部分最美的风景。此项赛事非常适合既想寻求挑战又想留出时间沉浸在越南东北地区景色和声音里的人。

Walt Disney World Marathon

华特迪士尼乐园马拉松

Covering 26.2 miles through all four Disney Parks， an array of Disney characters and the iconic castle can be spotted along this generously flat route. The energy of the Disney World Parks makes for a great， supportive running environment. Transporting you back to the magical memories provided by Disney in childhood， this race will make your younger self proud.

此项赛事全程26.2英里，穿越4个主题园区，路线格外平坦，沿途可见各种迪士尼人物和标志性的城堡。迪士尼乐园主题园区展现的活力营造出一个给予参赛者大力支持的良好跑步环境。这项赛事将把您带回童年时代，重温迪士尼曾带给您的奇特记忆，让年少时的您为自己骄傲。

Great Welsh Marathon

大威尔士马拉松

Offering sea views and salty fresh air along Llanelli’s flat Millennium Coastal Path， the Great Welsh Marathon showcases the beautiful southern coastline of Wales. The Welsh’s oldest marathon starts and finishes at Pembrey Country Park and follows an out-and-back route. It’s pancake flake， but， being coastal， is at the mercy of the wind.

大威尔士马拉松展示了威尔士美丽的南部海岸线——赛道沿着拉内利平坦的千禧年海岸小径延伸，途中可欣赏海景，呼吸略带咸味的新鲜空气。这项威尔士历史最悠久的马拉松赛事，起点和终点均设在彭布雷乡村公园，为折返式路线，形如薄饼碎片，但由于沿海，会受到风力的影响。

（译者为“《英语世界》杯”翻译大赛获奖者；单位：上海师范大学）

1 hem给……镶边。 2 justifiably言之有理地；可证明是正当地。 3此处指ultra- marathon，即全程距离超过标准马拉松的超级马拉松。 4 bonza = bonzer〈澳新口〉卓越的，极好的。

5 whopping巨大的。 6 sprint冲刺。

7 incentive激励。 8 see out度过。 9 boozy嗜酒的；豪饮的。 10知名连锁零售品牌。

Marathon Facts （3）

● The Abbott World Marathon Majors consists of six prestigious marathons.

The Abbott World Marathon Majors is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world： Tokyo， Boston， London， Berlin， Chicago， and New York City. These iconic races attract elite athletes and passionate runners， forming a prestigious circuit that showcases the pinnacle of marathon competition.

● The Barkley Marathons is one of the world’s most challenging ultramarathons.

The Barkley Marathons， held in Frozen Head State Park， Tennessee， is an infamously gruelling ultramarathon known for its brutal terrain and demanding conditions. With a course designed to push participants to their limits， the Barkley Marathons has achieved legendary status as one of the toughest endurance races on the planet.