Which marathons are the best to run?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Marathon | 6/6 | 90.8 |
| 2 | Big Sur International Marathon | 5/6 | 75.5 |
| 3 | NYC Marathon | 5/6 | 62.2 |
| 4 | Berlin Marathon | 5/6 | 53.3 |
| 5 | Boston Marathon | 4/6 | 48.1 |
| 6 | Abbott World Marathon Majors | 2/6 | 44.0 |
| 7 | Sydney Marathon | 3/6 | 41.7 |
| 8 | Honolulu Marathon | 4/6 | 39.4 |
| 9 | London Marathon | 4/6 | 38.0 |
| 10 | Marine Corps Marathon | 2/6 | 37.5 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| rundida.comBest US Marathons 2026 & 2027 - RunDida |   2 surfaces |
| sneakers4good.com20 Best Marathons in the US According to Runners and Experts |  2 surfaces |
| worldmarathonmajors.comMajors |   2 surfaces |
| beet-it.us10 Best Marathons in the USA 2026: Top Races to Run | 1 surfaces |
| bigsurmarathon.orgMarathon - Big Sur International Marathon | 1 surfaces |
| chicagomarathon.comCOURSE - Bank of America Chicago Marathon | 1 surfaces |
| cityrunnersclub.comBest Marathons 2026: Top 10 Races Revealed · City Runners Club | 1 surfaces |
| cntraveler.com15 of the Coolest Marathon Courses Around the Globe, From the Arctic ... | 1 surfaces |
| facebook.comsocial · What is the best marathon for a fun atmosphere and scenic course? - Facebook | 1 surfaces |
| findmymarathon.comFastest Marathons - FindMyMarathon.com | 1 surfaces |
| fireflyrecovery.comTop 10 Marathons for First Timers to Run – Firefly Recovery | 1 surfaces |
| marathonhandbook.comBest Marathons For Beginners: 8 Picks + The First-Marathon Truth | 1 surfaces |
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