Marathons of the World, Updated Edition: Complete Guide to More Than 50 Events on Seven Continents

The Ultimate Guide to 50 of the World's Best MarathonsWhether you're a long-distance runner looking for a new challenge, or a marathon novice with a spirit of adventure, this guide to the world s 50 best marathons will help you choose the perfect course. Legendary marathoner Hugh Jones provides a detailed description for each marathon, including: . A rating for comparative difficulty. An expert analysis of the course. The time year when it takes place. Specifics on when and how to enter. Course-specific training tipsDiscover a world of amazing marathons: U.S. and Canada: Boston, New York, Washington, Toronto, Niagara Falls Australia and New Zealand: Auckland, Sydney, the Australian Outback Asia: Tokyo, Beijing, the Great Wall of China Europe: Rome, Hamburg, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Athens, Venice. . .as well as races in the Caribbean islands, Africa, South America, and even the Antarctic"