Boston and London Marathons Scheduled for Late April

For runners around the globe, late April represents the pinnacle of the spring racing season.

This is when two of the world’s most prestigious events—the Boston Marathon and the London Marathon—take place.

The Boston Marathon, established in 1897, holds the title of the oldest annually contested marathon.

It is uniquely linked to the third Monday of April, Patriots’ Day, a holiday marking the start of the American Revolution.

Due to its historical significance and point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Copley Square, Boston remains a bucket-list destination that requires a strict qualifying time to enter.

In contrast, the London Marathon, founded in 1981, is known for its fast, flat route past iconic landmarks like the Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.

Because these events occur so close together, elite runners rarely attempt both in the same year, making them choose where to test their speed.

As spring arrives, these marathons offer a celebration of endurance, history, and international spirit.