A marathon typically ends at the finish line of its course, which is normally located in a designated central or landmark area of the host city. The exact endpoint can vary by event, but common patterns include finishing in a recognizable park, along a waterfront, or at a major city district with spectator access. Key examples from recent major marathons:

• New York City Marathon: finishes inside Central Park at the southern end near West 67th Street, with runners exiting the park at West 77th Street after crossing the line.

• Dublin Marathon: finishes at Pepper Canister Church on Merrion Road after looping through Dublin’s city streets.

• Los Angeles Marathon: finishes at Century City, Santa Monica Boulevard at the Avenue of the Stars intersection.

• Rotterdam and London marathons: finish lines are at event-specific city-centre zones or designated landmarks within the course layout.

If you’re asking about a specific marathon, share the event name and year, and the exact finish location for that edition can be confirmed.