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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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Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon 2025

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
13 Jul 25
£19.95 - £49.95
4.9
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MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£65.30

PHOENIX - 2 Weird 2 Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
25 Aug 25
£22.00 - £40.00

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 1

Gravesend, Kent
29 Aug 25
£39.95

Something Wild Festival

Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HW
29 Aug 25 - 31 Aug 25
£10.82 - £85.11

Lucky Clover - 5k, 10k, Half marathon, Full or Ultra

Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX
30 Aug 25
£25.00 - £37.50

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 2

Gravesend, Kent
30 Aug 25
£39.95

Will Run For Ice Cream - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
30 Aug 25
£27.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 3

Gravesend, Kent
31 Aug 25
£39.95

Running GP Oulton Park Races & Duathlon

Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester
31 Aug 25
£30.00 - £162.00

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 4

Gravesend, Kent
01 Sep 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 5

Gravesend, Kent
02 Sep 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 6

Gravesend, Kent
03 Sep 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 7

Gravesend, Kent
04 Sep 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 8

Gravesend, Kent
05 Sep 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 9

Gravesend, Kent
06 Sep 25
£39.95

The Hardwick Hobble - Autumn 2025

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
06 Sep 25
£39.50
5.0

Trail Escape Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Midlothian
06 Sep 25
£53.50 - £78.50

The Shere 42k, Half Marathon & 10k

Shere Recreation Ground, Upper Street, Shere, Surrey, GU5 9JF
06 Sep 25
£27.50 - £80.00
4.5

SNOWDONIA SEA2SKY 25k & 53K ULTRA

Barmouth, Gwynedd
06 Sep 25
£57.00 - £85.00

PHOENIX - Summer Sun - Day 10

Gravesend, Kent
07 Sep 25
£39.95

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
07 Sep 25
£33.00 - £36.00

Midweek Chasing Numbers September

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA
12 Sep 25
£27.00
5.0

Barking Mad Last Man Standing

Bury, Lancashire
12 Sep 25 - 13 Sep 25
£65.00

Offer

Groups of 3 or more get 15% OFF

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire
13 Sep 25
£22.00 - £62.00
4.0

Bewl Water Autumn

Wadhurst
13 Sep 25
£37.36 - £66.01
4.6

Easier Said Than Run - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP
13 Sep 25
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

Coronation Scot Marathons & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
13 Sep 25 - 14 Sep 25
£34.99 - £42.99

PHOENIX - Dragon's Eye Race 2

Cranleigh, Surrey
14 Sep 25
£27.00 - £40.00
4.7

Sausage Dog Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
14 Sep 25
£27.00 - £29.00

PHOENIX Fridays - Flying Feet Friday 2025

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
19 Sep 25
£26.00 - £33.00

The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
20 Sep 25
£25.00 - £37.50

Fraggle Run - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
20 Sep 25
£27.00 - £35.00

Bumble Bee Challenge Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
20 Sep 25
£35.00

Fraggle Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines TW18 4SU
21 Sep 25
£27.00 - £35.00

Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
21 Sep 25
£27.00 - £41.00

BigSky Trails (AIR)

Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge, SP6 2JD
21 Sep 25
£44.79 - £53.28
5.0

Bumble Bee Challenge Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
21 Sep 25
£35.00

PHOENIX Fridays - The Run and Only Friday 2025

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
26 Sep 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Humani'Trail

Saanen, Obersimmental-Saanen
27 Sep 25 - 28 Sep 25
£37.00 - £145.00

Runaway Challenge

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5UU
27 Sep 25
£28.00

Romp Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines TW18 4SU
27 Sep 25
£27.00 - £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.