World Athletics Launches Standalone Marathon Championship in 2030
World Athletics to introduce World Marathon Championships from 2030
Arab Times Kuwait News2026.04.08Updated 21h ago

PARIS, April 8 (Xinhua): World Athletics plans to separate the marathon from the current World Athletics Championships format and introduce a standalone World M...
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World Athletics will introduce a dedicated World Marathon Championships starting in 2030, separating the event from its traditional World Athletics Championships format. This strategic move aims to elevate the marathon's status and create a premier standalone competition. The new championship will begin its four-year cycle from 2030 onwards.
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