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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 2025 - 2026 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 2025 - 2026

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 2

Gravesend, Kent
Thu 20 Nov 25
£39.95

DART CHALLENGE

Green Table, Lower Drive, Dartington, Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EE
Fri 21 Nov 25
£31.80

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 3

Gravesend, Kent
Fri 21 Nov 25
£39.95

Dormouse Challenge

Salcey Forest
Fri 21 Nov 25
£37.00

Changed For Good Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines TW18 4SU
Fri 21 Nov 25
£18.00 - £35.00

Turkey Trot - 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON, FULL MARATHON, ULTRA MARATHON

Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX
Sat 22 Nov 25
£33.00 - £36.00
5.0

Smurf Run - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
Sat 22 Nov 25
£18.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 4

Gravesend, Kent
Sat 22 Nov 25
£39.95

Running Grand Prix Oulton Park

Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester
Sun 23 Nov 25
£30.00 - £152.00
4.7

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 5

Gravesend, Kent
Sun 23 Nov 25
£39.95

Lord of The Run Part 3

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sun 23 Nov 25
£18.00 - £35.00
5.0

Machen Trail Races: Half and Full Marathons

Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
Sat 29 Nov 25
£40.00 - £50.00
4.8

Medal Mix Challenge 2025 - Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
Sat 29 Nov 25
£35.00
5.0

PHOENIX - Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
Sat 29 Nov 25
£33.50
4.5

Rhino Run

Poorhouse Lane Hull HU9 5DF
Sat 29 Nov 25
£28.00

Medal Mix Challenge 2025 - Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
Sun 30 Nov 25
£35.00
5.0

PHOENIX - Christmas Advent Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
Sun 30 Nov 25
£22.00 - £39.95

St Andrews Day Challenge - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
Sun 30 Nov 25
£33.00 - £36.00

The Christmas Jumper Jaunt

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Fri 05 Dec 25
£18.00 - £27.00

PHOENIX Fridays - Rainbow Reindeer

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
Fri 05 Dec 25
£39.95

Gremlins Christmas Half & Marathons

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Fri 05 Dec 25 - Sat 06 Dec 25
£36.99 - £44.99

PHOENIX - Bobble Wobble Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 06 Dec 25
£22.00 - £44.95

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 06 Dec 25
£23.00 - £40.00

Bauble Bimble - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Sun 07 Dec 25
£33.00 - £36.00

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Sun 07 Dec 25
£34.99 - £43.99

The Medal Madness - Winter 2025

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 07 Dec 25
£29.00
5.0

New Forest Xmas Trails

Christchurch, Dorset
Sun 07 Dec 25
£34.17 - £61.76

Sea 2 Summit Half/Full/Ultra

Prestatyn Nova Centre
Sun 07 Dec 25
Free - £54.86

Do you like my Bingley Baubles

Fisherman Inn, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1TS
Sun 07 Dec 25
£16.00 - £41.00

Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit – December

Chichester, West Sussex
Sun 07 Dec 25
£30.00 - £162.00
4.5

2 Turtle Doves

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Mon 08 Dec 25
£29.00 - £39.00

3 French Hens Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Tue 09 Dec 25
£29.00 - £39.00

6 Geese a-laying Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Fri 12 Dec 25
£29.00 - £39.00

Phoenix - Christmas Jumper FRIDAY Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Fri 12 Dec 25
£49.95

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1

Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3
Sat 13 Dec 25
£4.00 - £56.00

7 Swans a Swimming

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Sat 13 Dec 25
£29.00 - £39.00

Twas The Run Before Christmas - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
Sun 14 Dec 25
£21.00 - £36.00
4.5

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
Sun 14 Dec 25
£23.00 - £34.00

BigXmas Trail Festival

Manchester, Lancashire
Sun 14 Dec 25
£27.80 - £47.97

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2

Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3
Sun 14 Dec 25
£4.00 - £41.00
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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.