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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

Year End Time Turner 2026

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines TW18 4SU
Sun 27 Dec 26
£18.00 - £35.00
4.0

The Sunrise to Sunset Challenge

Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Sun 27 Dec 26
£29.93 - £47.97

PHOENIX - Year End Marathon & Half Marathon

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Mon 28 Dec 26
£33.50
5.0

PHOENIX - Frozen Phoenix

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Tue 29 Dec 26
£27.00 - £40.00

PHOENIX - Winter Runderland

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Wed 30 Dec 26
£27.00 - £40.00
4.0

New Years Day Run 2027

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Fri 01 Jan 27
£18.00 - £35.00
5.0

Winter Enigma Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes
Sat 02 Jan 27 - Sun 03 Jan 27
£36.99 - £43.99

PHOENIX - Doughnut Dash

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sun 10 Jan 27
£39.95
5.0

WTF - Where's The Finish? - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
Sun 10 Jan 27
£35.00 - £38.00
4.0

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Mon 11 Jan 27 - Sun 17 Jan 27
£155.00 - £195.00

The Slothful Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Mon 11 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

The Proud Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Tue 12 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

The Lusty Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Wed 13 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

The Angry Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Thu 14 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

The Gluttonous Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Fri 15 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

The Greedy Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Sat 16 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

Windmill Way Wander - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
Sat 16 Jan 27
£29.00 - £38.00
4.8

The Envious Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Sun 17 Jan 27
£25.00 - £39.00

PAGAN TRAILS

Newton Abbot, Devon
Sat 23 Jan 27
£52.00 - £82.00

OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra Marathon

Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP
Sat 23 Jan 27
£29.00 - £38.00
5.0

Dalby Forest Headtorch Challenge

Visitors Centre, Dalby Forest Dr, Low Dalby, Pickering YO18 7LT
Sat 23 Jan 27
£20.90

Quadzilla 4 Marathons in 4 Days

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Thu 04 Feb 27 - Sun 07 Feb 27
£219.00

Run for Cake: 5K,10K, HALF MARATHON, FULL MARATHON & ULTRA-MARATHON

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Sun 07 Feb 27
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

St David's Day Dragon Run 2027

Dare Valley Country Park, Dare, Aberdare, Wales, CF44 7PS
Sun 28 Feb 27
£18.00 - £35.00

Enigma Week At the Knees

Milton Keynes
Mon 08 Mar 27 - Sun 14 Mar 27
£39.99 - £270.00

MTC AIBELL

Lifford, County Donegal
Thu 20 May 27
£90.00 - £155.00

London 26.2 Miles Virtual Marathon

Sun 01 Feb 26 - Sun 26 Apr 26
£12.00

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The Enigma Easter Series

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Fri 03 Apr 26 - Sat 04 Apr 26
£37.99 - £44.99
5.0

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

Chilterns Trail Marathon

Tring, Hertfordshire
Sat 11 Apr 26
£75.00
5.0

Spring Challenge Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
Sat 18 Apr 26
£36.00
5.0

Not Another Enigma Marathon ?!

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Fri 24 Apr 26
£42.99

Blair Castle Trail Weekender

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
Fri 29 May 26 - Sun 31 May 26
£10.82 - £95.73

Global Running Day

Wed 03 Jun 26
£8.00

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Sundowner Trail Marathon

Chelmsford, Essex
Sat 06 Jun 26
£19.50
5.0

Battle of the Borders

Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG
Sat 05 Sep 26
£32.25 - £45.00
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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.