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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

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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

Inverness, Highland Council
28 Sep 25
£67.00
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MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£65.30

Haughley Festival of Running

Haughley Park, IP30
06 Apr 25
£25.00 - £37.50
4.5

Save The Rhino Run - Durham

Durham, County Durham
06 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

Spring Challenge Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
06 Apr 25
£32.00

PHOENIX - Stag & Hen Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
06 Apr 25
£22.00 - £40.00

PHOENIX - The Silver Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
10 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Midweek Medal Madness Run April 2025

Staines, Middlesex
11 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - The Golden Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
11 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Steaming to the Coast

West Somerset Railway – Minehead Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
12 Apr 25
£26.74 - £63.88

PHOENIX - The Fortitude Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
12 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 1 2025

Staines, Middlesex
12 Apr 25
£27.00 - £40.00

Chilterns Trail Marathon

Tring, Hertfordshire
12 Apr 25
£75.00
5.0

Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon

Sandyacres Sports Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PE
13 Apr 25
£30.94 - £40.48
5.0

PHOENIX - The Gauntlet Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
13 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 2 2025

Staines, Middlesex
13 Apr 25
£27.00 - £40.00

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

Bath, Avon
13 Apr 25
£8.10 - £64.80
4.5

Ten In Ten - Day 3 2025

Egham, Englefield Green, Surrey
14 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - The Dauntless Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
14 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 4 2025

Egham, Englefield Green, Surrey
15 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - The Resolute Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
15 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 5 2025

Egham, Englefield Green, Surrey
16 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - The Perseverance Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
16 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 6 2025

Egham, Englefield Green, Surrey
17 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - The Adversity Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
17 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

PHOENIX - The Intrepid Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
18 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 7 2025

Staines, Middlesex
18 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

The Enigma Easter Series

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
18 Apr 25 - 19 Apr 25
£34.99 - £44.99

The Easter Challenge

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
18 Apr 25
£33.00 - £36.00
5.0

PHOENIX - The Indomitable Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
19 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 8 2025

Staines, Middlesex
19 Apr 25
£27.00 - £40.00

Ten In Ten - Day 9 2025

Staines, Middlesex
20 Apr 25
£27.00 - £40.00

The Butterfly Effect – Luna Moth

Heanor, Derbyshire
20 Apr 25
£39.50

PHOENIX - The Unbreakable Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
20 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Ten In Ten - Day 10 2025

Staines, Middlesex
21 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - The Invincible Potion Run

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
21 Apr 25
£22.00 - £39.95

Magna Carta Spring

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club  Riverside  Egham  Surrey TW20 0AA
26 Apr 25
£37.32 - £58.53
4.0

Blackpool Festival of Running

Blackpool, Lancashire
26 Apr 25 - 27 Apr 25
£6.00 - £40.00

Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon

Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire
27 Apr 25
£36.00 - £162.00
4.9

The "Other" Run

Suffolk Running Centre
27 Apr 25
£25.00 - £37.50

Tissington Trail Marathon

Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Rd, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
27 Apr 25
£37.29 - £43.65
5.0

The Leeds Backyard Taster Event

Leeds, West Yorkshire
27 Apr 25
£39.50
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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.