[{"id":"779ea9f0-ad82-4d58-83ba-d2efee5aab20","name":"London Marathon","category":"Time Standard, Charity, & Lottery","location":"London, UK","entry_window_start":"2025-04-25","entry_window_end":"2025-05-02","drawing_date":"2025-06-19","notification_date":null,"race_date":"2026-04-26","weather":"48–58°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513635269975-59663e0ac1ad?w=800&q=80","description":"The London Marathon is one of the largest fundraising events in the world. The course starts in Greenwich and Blackheath, follows the Thames through central London, and finishes in front of Buckingham Palace. Renowned for its festive atmosphere and enthusiastic spectators.","qualification_info":"Entry via ballot (lottery), Championship entry with qualifying times, or through charity places. Good for Age entries available based on age-graded performance.","slug":"london","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:03:38.235971+00:00"},{"id":"6d69c9a4-c4e4-484e-b6af-6ba34797c5cb","name":"Boston Marathon","category":"Time Standard & Charity","location":"Boston, MA, USA","entry_window_start":"2025-09-08","entry_window_end":"2025-09-12","drawing_date":null,"notification_date":"2025-09-23","race_date":"2026-04-20","weather":"45–60°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1452626038306-9aae5e071dd3?w=800&q=80","description":"The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, first held in 1897. The point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Copley Square in downtown Boston features the famous Heartbreak Hill at mile 20. It's the only major that requires a qualifying time for general entry.","qualification_info":"Qualifying times are based on age and gender. For example, men 18-34 must run 2:55:00 or faster; women 18-34 must run 3:25:00 or faster. Times must be achieved at a certified marathon within the qualifying window.","slug":"boston","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:03:38.235971+00:00"},{"id":"f8ca9e90-efc1-482a-8bbc-b622fdd4305d","name":"Sydney Marathon","category":"Lottery","location":"Sydney, Australia","entry_window_start":"2025-09-24","entry_window_end":"2025-10-17","drawing_date":"2025-10-29","notification_date":null,"race_date":"2026-08-30","weather":"50–60°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1506973035872-a4ec16b8e8d9?w=800&q=80","description":"The Sydney Marathon is the newest Abbott World Marathon Major. The course showcases Sydney's stunning harbour,\n  crossing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. Held in the Southern Hemisphere\n  winter, it offers cool running conditions and world-class scenery.","qualification_info":"Entry via lottery ballot. International entries available through official travel partners. Charity entries also\n  available.","slug":"sydney","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:48:53.957399+00:00"},{"id":"69a3e8f7-2a66-4ec0-af32-ea4cff903980","name":"Berlin Marathon","category":"Time Standard, Charity, & Lottery","location":"Berlin, Germany","entry_window_start":"2025-09-25","entry_window_end":"2025-11-06","drawing_date":"2025-12-01","notification_date":null,"race_date":"2026-09-27","weather":"50–65°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1587280501635-68a0e82cd5ff?w=800&q=80","description":"The Berlin Marathon is famous for its fast, flat course and is where numerous world records have been set. The race finishes at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. The course takes runners through the vibrant neighborhoods of Berlin with incredible fan support throughout.","qualification_info":"Entry is by lottery. Elite athletes may receive invitational entries. Time qualifiers may receive priority entry depending on the year.","slug":"berlin","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:03:38.235971+00:00"},{"id":"a53080d6-b8f3-4bae-a916-d1334cdad076","name":"Chicago Marathon","category":"Time Standard & Charity","location":"Chicago, IL, USA","entry_window_start":"2025-10-21","entry_window_end":"2025-11-18","drawing_date":"2025-12-11","notification_date":null,"race_date":"2026-10-11","weather":"45–60°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1477959858617-67f85cf4f1df?w=800&q=80","description":"The Chicago Marathon features a fast, flat course that winds through 29 diverse neighborhoods. Starting and finishing in Grant Park along Lake Michigan, runners experience the city's stunning skyline and passionate neighborhood cheering sections.","qualification_info":"Non-guaranteed entry via lottery. Guaranteed entry for time qualifiers, charity runners, and legacy finishers (5+ consecutive Chicago Marathons). Qualifying times vary by age group.","slug":"chicago","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:03:38.235971+00:00"},{"id":"ed797c31-15f2-43af-b59e-e130a3a62bb6","name":"New York City Marathon","category":"Time Standard, Charity, & Lottery","location":"New York, NY, USA","entry_window_start":"2026-02-04","entry_window_end":"2026-02-25","drawing_date":"2026-03-04","notification_date":null,"race_date":"2026-11-01","weather":"50–60°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514565131-fce0801e5785?w=800&q=80","description":"The TCS New York City Marathon is the world's largest marathon, with over 50,000 finishers annually. The course traverses all five boroughs of New York City, starting on Staten Island and finishing in Central Park. The iconic race features the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge start and passionate crowds throughout.","qualification_info":"Entry via lottery drawing, time qualifier program (guaranteed entry with fast marathon times), 15+ NYC Marathon finishes, or through official charity partners. International entries available through travel partners.","slug":"nyc","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:03:38.235971+00:00"},{"id":"54c18a2c-d1f1-440b-88ac-1ad3b8f0ea7b","name":"Tokyo Marathon","category":"Time Standard, Charity, & Lottery","location":"Tokyo, Japan","entry_window_start":"2026-08-14","entry_window_end":"2026-08-28","drawing_date":"2026-09-18","notification_date":null,"race_date":"2027-03-07","weather":"40–55°F · Typical range","bg_image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540575467063-178a50c2df87?w=800&q=80","description":"The Tokyo Marathon is one of the newest World Marathon Majors, first held in 2007. The course takes runners through the heart of Tokyo, passing iconic landmarks including the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, and Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple. Known for its incredible crowd support and impeccable organization. The 2027 edition marks the 20th anniversary of the race and will host the Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships.","qualification_info":"Official entry schedule: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/participants/\n\nGeneral Lottery\nRegistration: August 14–28, 2026 | Results: September 18, 2026 | Payment: September 18–30, 2026\nEntry fee: ~$230–250 USD if selected. Expected field: 39,000 runners. Includes wheelchair and duo team divisions.\nApply and check results at My Entry: https://myentry.onetokyo.org/guide?lang=en\n\nOne Tokyo Global Membership (¥30,000/year)\nMembership opens April 1, 2026. Benefits include:\n• Early member lottery: July 31 – August 13, 2026 (results September 1, payment due September 11)\n• If not selected, you remain in the general draw (September 18)\n• A third draw in November for remaining members\n• Pacer applications open to members (email in July)\n• Members who apply 3 consecutive years without success are guaranteed entry in their 4th year\nJoin at https://onetokyo.org\n\nCharity (RUN with HEART)\nRegistration: June 24 – July 9, 2026 | Selection guide sent: July 14–17 | Donation deadline: August 31, 2026\n~5,000 bibs available. Highest pledges win — past floors ranged ¥100,000–¥300,000; bidding ¥250,000–¥300,000 is generally safe. Only one charity application allowed; entry fee is paid on top of your pledge. Results are announced before the general lottery.\nDetails: https://runwithheart.jp\n\nSemi-Elite (RUN as ONE)\nEntry: July 31 – August 13, 2026 | Results: September 1, 2026 | Payment: September 1–11, 2026\nFor runners meeting the semi-elite time standards. Details: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/participants/run-as-one/\n\nTMF Virtual Runs\nOpen to all (¥1,500/race without membership). Each virtual race offers 40 marathon entry spots for finishers; completing all 10 races in the series enters you into a draw for 50 additional spots. Odds are roughly 1%.\n\nAbbott WMM Age Group Championships (2027 only)\nTokyo 2027 hosts the Abbott WMM Age Group Championships. Runners 40+ may qualify by ranking high in their age group at qualifying races or via the Abbott WMM Scoring System.\n\nAbbott WMM 4+ Stars\nRunners who have completed 4 or more Abbott WMM majors may receive an extra entry opportunity through the Abbott WMM portal.","slug":"tokyo","created_at":"2026-02-16T20:03:38.235971+00:00"}]