Home » Articles » marathon marathon Travel Articles Seven Places to Run a Destination Marathon Race on Your Travels Abbie Mood recommends seven unique races around the world that are great for a first timer or a seasoned marathoner. My First Marathon – Pisa, Italy John Guzdek naively thought it was a good idea to run his first marathon in the sweltering heat of the Tuscan countryside, however, the beautiful countryside would more than make up for it.