What are the Abbott Majors?
Abbott is a global healthcare company, and they are known for their involvement in promoting health and fitness, including partnerships with major marathon events. Some marathon majors, such as the Abbott World Marathon Majors (WMM), consist of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world. These races are:
- Boston Marathon (United States)
- London Marathon (United Kingdom)
- Berlin Marathon (Germany)
- Chicago Marathon (United States)
- New York City Marathon (United States)
- Tokyo Marathon (Japan)
Participants who complete all six of these marathons within a certain timeframe are often eligible for special recognition and sometimes awards. This achievement is commonly referred to as completing the “Abbott World Marathon Majors.”