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Running a full marathon is still the classic test for any runner. 26.2 miles (42km) is short enough to be achievable by most people - after a lot of hard training - but definitely long enough and tough enough to make it one of life's most memorable experiences.

From small, locally organised marathons, to the biggest races on the globe, attracting tens of thousands of runners, the Find a Race event calendar lists over 200 marathons every year all over the UK and beyond. So whether you’re looking for your nearest trail marathon or the buzz of a big-city road-race, check out our comprehensive 2026 - 2027 marathon list below: and hit the “Refine” button above to tailor your search.

Looking for a marathon outside the UK? Check out our list of International Marathons. If 26.2 miles doesn't feel tough enough, think about trying a challenging Ultra Marathon. And if you're not quite ready for a Full Marathon yet? See our Half Marathon Calendar.


Fancy an active trip away? Check out our Running Holidays page which lists international running trips and breaks. Or if you're looking for a great running challenge that you can take part in from anywhere, check out our virtual running events.

Marathons 2026 - 2027

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Rame Head Race

Mount Edgecumbe, Cremyl, Torpoint, PL10 1HX
Sat 13 Jun 26
£9.54 - £46.64
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Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon 2026

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Sun 12 Jul 26
£21.95 - £51.95
4.9
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MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
Sun 11 Oct 26
£68.70
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Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge 2026

Bombali, Northern
Wed 21 Oct 26 - Mon 26 Oct 26
£499.00

The Eggcellent Easter Five in Five Days Series

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Thu 02 Apr 26 - Mon 06 Apr 26
£135.00

PHOENIX - The Adversity Treasure Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Thu 02 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Eggcellent Easter Orange Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Thu 02 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - The Intrepid Treasure Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Fri 03 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Eggcellent Easter Pink Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Fri 03 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

Phoenix Running Manchester Hive Hustle - Bumblebee Run (Afternoon)

Stockport, Cheshire
Fri 03 Apr 26
£39.95

Phoenix Running Manchester Hive Hustle - Bumblebee Run

Stockport, Cheshire
Fri 03 Apr 26
£39.95 - £66.95

Easter Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, IP29 5AX
Fri 03 Apr 26
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

PHOENIX - The Indomitable Treasure Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 04 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Eggcellent Easter Green Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 04 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

SPRING RUN- Hull

Poorhouse Lane Hull HU9 5DF
Sat 04 Apr 26
£28.00

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley

The Cricket Club, Canal Bank Sports Ground, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1RL
Sun 05 Apr 26
£26.00 - £56.00

PHOENIX - The Unbreakable Treasure Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sun 05 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Eggcellent Easter Purple Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sun 05 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - The Invincible Treasure Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Mon 06 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Eggcellent Easter Blue Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Mon 06 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

Love it or Hate it Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 11 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

*100th event* The Rasselbock Run - Spring 2026 - Day One

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Sat 11 Apr 26
£41.50

*100th event* The Rasselbock Run - Spring 2026 - Day Two

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Sun 12 Apr 26
£41.50
5.0

The Dartmoor Marathon

Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL190AQ
Sun 12 Apr 26
Free - £50.09

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Feisty Phoenix

Bedford, Bedfordshire
Sun 12 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

The Brighton Trail Marathon

Brighton, Falmer, Brighton and Hove
Sun 12 Apr 26
£82.24

Paris Marathon

Paris
Sun 12 Apr 26
£99.00
5.0

The Dashing Dog Charity Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
Sun 12 Apr 26
£20.00 - £34.00

Haughley Festival of Running - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Haughley Park, IP30 9RS
Sun 12 Apr 26
£29.00 - £38.00
4.5

Mallard Challenge

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Thu 16 Apr 26
£44.00

Midweek Medal Madness Run April 2026

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Fri 17 Apr 26
£18.00 - £27.00

Spring Run

Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA
Sat 18 Apr 26
£27.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - Cheeky Fox Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 18 Apr 26
£22.00 - £40.00

The London Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 18 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

Bath & Bristol Railway Races; 50km, Marathon, 25km, Half, 10km & 2km Fun Run

Bath, Avon
Sun 19 Apr 26
£8.10 - £70.20
4.9

Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon

Sandyacres Sports Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PE
Sun 19 Apr 26
£33.06 - £41.54
4.9

Phoenix Cambridgeshire Duck Waddle

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Sun 19 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

The Roman Ramble

Billingford Lakes, North Elmham Road, NR20 4RG
Sun 19 Apr 26
£29.00 - £38.00

adidas Manchester Marathon

Manchester, Lancashire
Sun 19 Apr 26
£35.00

PHOENIX - Kingfisher Run

Gravesend, Kent
Sun 19 Apr 26
£39.95

Phoenix West Sussex - Dirty Dozen Run

Crawley, West Sussex
Sun 19 Apr 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Who You Going To Call? - Northampton

Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA
Sun 19 Apr 26
£18.82 - £35.55

Spring Challenge Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
Sun 19 Apr 26
£36.00

Phoenix South Wales - Spinning Around

Treharris, Mid Glamorgan
Sat 25 Apr 26
£35.00
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How long do you train for a marathon?

The typical training duration for a marathon is usually around 16 to 20 weeks. During this period, runners focus on gradually preparing their hearts, muscles, and mind for the physical and mental demands of the race. It is crucial to follow a well-structured training plan that gradually increases the intensity, allowing for improvements in fitness and endurance.

Marathon events shouldn’t be taken lightly - training should last around 16-20 weeks to allow the body to gradually improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles and learn how to mentally manage a long-distance run. As a rough guide, you should be looking to run 4 or 5 days a week logging around 45 miles. Your training runs will never be quite as long as the full race and it is a great idea to incorporate cross-training to help build speed and endurance.

How long will it take me to run a marathon?

In 2022 the average male finish time for the London marathon was 4hr 21 minutes with the average female finish time only just behind this at 4hr 57 minutes. For many marathon runners, a great aim is to finish under 4 hours, however, this isn’t easily achieved - especially if it is your first time running a race of this distance.

Are there any races longer than a Marathon?

If you’re looking for an even bigger challenge, Ultra Marathons might just be for you. Anything above the traditional 26.2 miles is considered an Ultra Marathon, with common distances including 50k, 100k, 50 miles or 100 miles.