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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 2024 - 2025 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 2024 - 2025

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon

Edinburgh, Midlothian
25 May 25
£20.00 - £79.50

Midweek Chasing Numbers Mar 2025

Staines, Middlesex
07 Mar 25
£24.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX - Reloaded Run 2025

Gravesend, Kent
08 Mar 25
£39.95

Kingston Break-fest Run 8, 16 & 20mile

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
09 Mar 25
£29.50 - £39.50
4.5

PHOENIX - All Stars Run 2025

Gravesend, Kent
09 Mar 25
£39.95

Spice Up Your Run

Staines, Middlesex
09 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

Thames Meander Spring

Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH
09 Mar 25
£37.36 - £58.59
4.6

Enigma Week At the Knees

Milton Keynes
10 Mar 25 - 16 Mar 25
£39.99 - £265.00

PHOENIX - Spring Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
15 Mar 25
£33.50

Pasty & Pie Challenge - Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
15 Mar 25
£32.00
4.8

Girl Power v's Backstreets Back

Durham, County Durham
16 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

The Pierrepont Plod - Spring 2025

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
16 Mar 25
£39.50
5.0

PHOENIX - Rinky Dink Pink Run 2025

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
16 Mar 25
£22.00 - £40.00

Pasty & Pie Challenge - Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
16 Mar 25
£32.00
4.8

PHOENIX Fridays - Big Bling Friday

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
21 Mar 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Save The Rhino Run - Wales

Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan
22 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen k (at the Farm) Run - Full, Half, 10k

Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU
22 Mar 25
£27.00 - £37.50
5.0

Brechfa Trail Races

Carmarthen, Dyfed
22 Mar 25
£38.00 - £48.00

The Ultra Loop - Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can in 8 hours

Manchester, Lancashire
22 Mar 25
£34.00
5.0

PHOENIX - Dragonfly Run 2025

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
23 Mar 25
£22.00 - £40.00

The Spring Lucky Dip Run

Staines, Middlesex
23 Mar 25
£24.00 - £34.00

Jurassic Coast Challenge

Portland, Dorset
28 Mar 25 - 30 Mar 25
£75.00 - £210.00

Save The Rhino Run 2025

Staines, Middlesex
29 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00
4.8

The Clumber Lakeside

Worksop, Nottinghamshire
30 Mar 25
£39.50

PHOENIX Fridays - Animal Magic Friday

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
04 Apr 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Midweek Chasing Numbers Apr 2025

Egham, Surrey
04 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

Rose of the Shires Ultra & Rosebud Marathon

Northampton, Northamptonshire
05 Apr 25
£47.25 - £75.00

Spring Challenge Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
05 Apr 25
£32.00

The Rasselbock Run - Sherwood Pines - Spring 2025

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
06 Apr 25
£39.50
5.0

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

Haughley Festival of Running

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

PHOENIX - Stag & Hen Run

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

Midweek Medal Madness Run April 2025

Staines, Middlesex
11 Apr 25
£24.00 - £34.00

Steaming to the Coast

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

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

Ten In Ten - Day 2 2025

Staines, Middlesex
13 Apr 25
£27.00 - £40.00

Ten In Ten - Day 3 2025

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

Ten In Ten - Day 4 2025

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