Question 1

What are the best marathons in Europe?

Accepted Answer

The best marathons in Europe include the London Marathon, Berlin Marathon (world record course), Paris Marathon, Athens Authentic Marathon (the original), Barcelona Marathon, Amsterdam Marathon, Valencia Marathon, and Rome Marathon. MyRaceRadar lists 200+ races across 15+ European countries with dates, distances, and registration info.

Question 2

How do I enter the London Marathon or Berlin Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Most major European marathons require ballot entry or qualifying times. The London Marathon uses a ballot system opening in spring. The Berlin Marathon ballot opens in October. MyRaceRadar tracks registration status for all major European races so you never miss a deadline.

Question 3

What is a VDOT score and how is it calculated?

Accepted Answer

VDOT is a measure of running fitness developed by coach Jack Daniels. It estimates your VO2max from a race result. Enter any race distance and finish time in the MyRaceRadar VDOT Calculator to get your score, personalized training paces, and predicted race times.

Question 4

Is MyRaceRadar free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! MyRaceRadar offers a free plan with access to the full race calendar (200+ races across Europe), VDOT calculator, and race detail pages. Premium features like VDOT evolution tracking, athlete profiles, and race predictions are available for a small monthly fee.

Question 5

How do I create a marathon training plan?

Accepted Answer

MyRaceRadar generates personalized marathon training plans based on your VDOT score, current fitness level, target race date, and weekly mileage. The Running Coach uses AI to create 12-20 week plans with structured workouts including easy runs, tempo runs, intervals, and long runs. Free users get the first week; premium users get the full plan with weekly adjustments.

Question 6

What running distances can I find on MyRaceRadar?

Accepted Answer

MyRaceRadar covers all running distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon (21.1K), marathon (42.2K), ultra marathon (50K+), and trail races of various distances. You can filter races by distance, country, month, and race type (road or trail) to find the perfect event.

Question 7

Can I connect Strava to MyRaceRadar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MyRaceRadar integrates with Strava. Connect your Strava account to automatically sync your running activities, match them to your training plan workouts, and track your progress. Your Strava data is used to provide smarter coaching and more accurate VDOT calculations.

Question 8

Which countries does MyRaceRadar cover?

Accepted Answer

MyRaceRadar covers running races across 15+ European countries including Greece, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, and Turkey. We add new races and countries regularly.