Marathon runners, prospective runners, and followers of marathon races will value this photo-illustrated guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. Each marathon is given its own detailed description, which includes-- <BR> <BR> <LI> A rating for comparative difficulty <LI> An expert analysis of the course <LI> The time year when it takes place <LI> Specifics on when and how to enter <LI> Course-specific training tips <BR> <BR> Just a small sampling of the marathons described include--<BR> <BR> <LI> In the U.S. and Canada: Boston, New York, Washington, Toronto, Niagara Falls <LI> In Australia and New Zealand: Auckland, Sydney, the Australian Outback <LI> In Asia: Tokyo, Beijing, the Great Wall of China <LI> In Europe: Rome, Hamburg, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Athens, Venice <BR> . . .as well as races in the Caribbean islands, Africa, South America, and even the Antarctic. Approximately 160 vivid photos show many of the events in their colorful settings.