Marathon runners travel to all sorts of different cities to compete and enjoy one of the world’s greatest sports. Marathons can be challenging, brutal, and leave you exhausted; so why not treat yourself to a vacation before or after your race? In this article, we found 10 of the best courses around the world for marathon runners. While these places allow participants to not only run through some of the most beautiful and historic attractions and countryside, they also give the runners a well-deserved vacation before or after their race. While some courses are more challenging than others, they all have something to offer in either beauty, education, or entertainment. So take a look at some of the best marathon/vacation packages that these world cities have to offer.