Guide

Partner-friendly racecations

These score 4 or 5 out of 5 for a non-racing partner — walkable cities, real food, things to do that aren't a finish line. You race; they don't have to suffer for it.

Running·August 2026

Reykjavik Marathon

Reykjavik, IS · Marathon

Open registration

Triathlon·August 2026

XTERRA Costa Rica

Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, CR · Olympic tri · Sprint tri

Open registration

Running·August 2026

Sydney Marathon

Sydney, AU · Marathon

Lottery

Running·September 2026

Tamarindo Beach Marathon

Tamarindo, Guanacaste, CR · Marathon · Ultra · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Open registration

Running·September 2026

Kauai Marathon

Koloa / Poipu, US · Marathon · Half marathon

Open registration

Trail·September 2026

Pikes Peak Marathon

Manitou Springs, US · Marathon

Open registration

Running·September 2026

Berlin Marathon

Berlin, DE · Marathon

Lottery

Running·September 2026

Boulderthon

Boulder, US · Marathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K

Open registration

Triathlon·October 2026

Ironman Worlds (Kona)

Kailua-Kona, US · 140.6

Qualifier

Running·October 2026

Lisbon Marathon

Lisbon, PT · Marathon

Open registration

Running·October 2026

Chicago Marathon

Chicago, US · Marathon

Lottery

Running·October 2026

Amsterdam Marathon

Amsterdam, NL · Marathon

Open registration