Finishers in World Marathon Majors 2025
I present an official summary of the number of people who completed (finishers) individual marathons included in the World Marathon Majors series in the 2025 season. This data illustrates the scale of participation and organization of the world’s largest marathon races and provides a comparison of their mass character. I have included all seven marathons currently making up the WMM series.
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New York City Marathon: 59,226
The New York Marathon traditionally dominated the ranking in terms of the number of finishers, achieving a result of 59,226 people at the finish line. This attendance confirms the position of the TCS New York City Marathon as the largest mass marathon in the world. The impressive number of completed runs testifies to the event’s global reach and its efficiency in organizing such a massive event.
London Marathon: 56,640
The TCS London Marathon was second with a result of 56,640 completed runs. The close result compared to New York confirms that London is the European leader in terms of mass participation. High attendance is driven by the charitable nature of the race, making it one of the most popular sporting events in the UK and worldwide.
Chicago Marathon: 54,351
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed the podium with 54,351 people reaching the finish line. Chicago is known for one of the fastest and flattest marathon courses, attracting both top runners and a large group of amateurs. The attendance at this level testifies to the race’s popularity and its significant role in the American marathon calendar.
Berlin Marathon: 49,831
The Berlin Marathon, famous for fast times and world records, recorded 49,831 finishers. Although slightly smaller than the American and London marathons, it remains at the forefront of global attendance. The Berlin Marathon is valued for its excellent organization and conditions conducive to achieving good results.
Tokyo Marathon: 36,204
The Tokyo Marathon, one of the Asian races in the series, was completed by 36,204 people. This number, although lower compared to Western marathons, is stable. The Tokyo Marathon stands out for its high organizational standard and is an event where participation is difficult to obtain due to the limited number of places.
Sydney Marathon: 32,963
The TCS Sydney Marathon, which since 2025 is a full, seventh member of the World Marathon Majors series, registered 32,963 finishers. This solid attendance testifies to its broad reach and significance on the Australian continent. Joining the WMM confirms the global position of this event.
Boston Marathon: 28,409
The Boston Marathon had the smallest number of finishers, totaling 28,409 people. This results directly from its restrictive qualifying system based on time limits (Boston Qualifiers). The smaller scale of this event emphasizes its character, making finishing the race a symbolic achievement for every runner.
Summary
Attendance at the World Marathon Majors series in 2025 points to the dominance of the New York and London marathons in terms of participant numbers. While American and European races attract tens of thousands of people, setting standards for mass organization, the Boston Marathon maintains its unique position due to qualifying requirements. The inclusion of the TCS Sydney Marathon, along with solid attendance, signals the further global development of the series. Differences in the number of finishers reflect the distinct characteristics of each marathon, from mass events to the more selective ones.
