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Not everyone likes running, but if you’ve got some jaw-droppingly gorgeous scenery along the way to keep you entertained, the likelihood is that those excruciating 26 miles will be a whole lot more bearable.
Over the last year, there has been a whopping 2800 percent increase in Google searches for ‘international marathons’ (partly because the London Marathon 2025 garnered more interest than ever, with 840,000 applications) and Wild Frontiers has since released a list of the most beautiful ones in the world.
Topping that list is the Desert Ultramarathon, a 162km-long run through the sand dunes of Oman. It takes place next year from January 18-22, and includes four stages (including a night stage – but think of the stars)!
Next up it’s El Cruce Ultramaratón Patagonia, a 100km, three-day race that meanders all the way through the Andes. It’s not all ultras, though – check out the rest of the list below.
These are the five most scenic marathons in the world
- Desert Ultramarathon, Oman
- El Cruce Ultramaratón Patagonia – Argentina
- Lewa Safari Marathon, Kenya
- Volcano Marathon, Chile
- San Cristobal Ultramarathon, Galapagos Islands
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