Top 10 marathons in the world

Here are the most famous and top 10 marathons in the world to run before you die:

#10 Athens Marathon

Known as one of the most difficult major marathon races, the Athens Classic Marathon was first held in 1972. It is usually held in early November every year. The course passes the tomb of the Athenian soldiers and finishes at Panathinaiko Stadium.Date: November 2th, 2014Entry Fee: $70 USD to $110 USD depending upon the race.

#9 Jamaica Marathon

The Jamaica Marathon is an annual marathon in Jamaica. It was first held in 1981. This palm-tree-tickled marathon has water stations along its scenic, sea-lapped route and DJ booths to give the runners a decent rhythm. This race is held on the first Saturday of December every year. Date: December 6th, 2014Entry Fee: JMD $4,000 to JMD $6,000 for residents, depending upon the race and USD $60 to USD $90 for international runners.

#8 London Marthon

The London Marathon, which doubles up as the world's largest fund-raising event, was first held in 1981. The marathon passes through most of London's iconic structures and finishes at The Mall alongside St. James's Palace. It is a highly competitive and unpredictable event, and features high on the list of significant sporting events in England.Date: April 13th, 2014Entry Fee: £32 for all the participants who get a slot

#7 Dubai Marathon

Known to be the world's flattest marathon course, the Dubai Marathon was first held in 2000. The race is held in the month of January every year. The organisers offer $1,000,000 to any runner who can break the world marathon record during the race and $250,000 for the first place finishers among both the men and women. Date: January 2015Entry Fee: 15 USD to 120 USD, depending upon the race

#6 Hong Kong Marathon

The Hong Kong Marathon is a wildly popular annual marathon in Hong Kong. It was first held in 1981. This marathon usually takes place in the month February or March every year. Runners have to cross the Tsing Ma Bridge in order to finish this marathon. The participants have to face high levels of humidity during this marathon. .Date: February, 2015Entry fee: HKD300 / USD40

#5 Berlin Marathon

Known to be the world's fastest ratified marathon course, the Berlin Marthon was first held in 1974. But the race in its current form (after the demolition of the Berlin Wall) first took place in 1990. This marathon takes place on the last weekend of September every year. It starts and finishes near the Brandenburg Gate. Runners for this marathon are selected by random selection from the pool of applicants.Date: September 28th, 2014Entry Fee: 98 euros for all participants

#4 New York Marathon

One of the largest marathons in the world, the New York Marathon was first held in 1970. It is held on the first Sunday of November. This marathon is attended by professionals and amateurs from all over the world. The entry is based on lottery system because of its tremendous popularity. It covers four divisions of New York City and finishes at Manhattan's famous Central Park.Date: November 2nd, 2014Entry Fee: 11$ as processing fee for the the lottery and if selected:

• US residents: $225
• Non-US residents: $347

#3 Amsterdam Marathon

The Amsterdam Marathon is an annual marathon in Amsterdam. It was first held in 1928, but it became an annual marathon since 1975. It starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. Runners run along the city's historic canals and the Vondelpark. It is limited to 16,000 runners.

Date: October 19th, 2014Entry Fee: € 65 for all runners

#2 Boston Marathon

Famous as the world's oldest annual city marathon, the Boston Marathon was first held in 1897. It is always held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Amateur and professional runners from all over the world compete in the Boston Marathon each year. The race runs through eight Massachusetts cities and towns.

Date: April 21st, 2014Entry fee: $175 USD for United States residents and $225 USD for international residents.

#1 Paris Marathon

Known to be one of the most popular marathons in Europe, the Paris Marathon was first held in 1976. The race starts at the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and finishes at the Avenue Foch. Runners in this marathon run through several picturesque routes through the heart of the city of Paris.

Date: April 6th, 2014Entry Fee: EUR 70 (first 8,000), EUR 85 (next 8,000), EUR 100 (next 22,000), EUR 115 (final 8,000)