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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

Besotted at Bingley

wagon lane bingley
Sat 14 Feb 26
£17.00 - £56.00

The Racoon Rocket Run

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 14 Feb 26
£18.00 - £35.00

Smurf Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
Sun 15 Feb 26
£18.00 - £27.00

The Butterfly Effect - Birdwing

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 15 Feb 26
£39.50

Mudfest - February 2026

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Fri 20 Feb 26
£29.00

BME Winter LMS 2026

Bury, Lancashire
Sat 21 Feb 26 - Sun 22 Feb 26
£65.00
5.0

Magna Carta Winter

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club  Riverside  Egham  Surrey TW20 0AA
Sat 21 Feb 26
£37.36 - £58.59
4.3

The Rubber Ducky Dash

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 21 Feb 26
£18.00 - £35.00

BigMud Trails (EARTH)

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE
Sun 22 Feb 26
£42.66 - £66.01
4.5

Thetford Festival of Running - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full & Ultra Marathon

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF
Sun 22 Feb 26
£29.00 - £38.00

Badger Challenge

Beacon Hill Country Park, LE12 8TA
Fri 27 Feb 26
£39.00
5.0

Carry on in the Colliery

Rabbit Ings Country Park, Rabbit Ings Country Park, Lund Hill Lane, Royston, Shafton, Barnsley S71 4BB
Sat 28 Feb 26
£26.00 - £56.00

PHOENIX - Chocothon

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 28 Feb 26
£22.00 - £40.00

Pierrepont Plod - Winter 2026

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sun 01 Mar 26
£39.50
4.9

St David's Day Dragon Run 2026

Dare Valley Country Park, Dare, Aberdare, Wales, CF44 7PS
Sun 01 Mar 26
£18.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Cakeathon

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sun 01 Mar 26
£22.00 - £40.00

Midweek Chasing Numbers Mar 2026

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Fri 06 Mar 26
£18.00 - £27.00
5.0

PHOENIX Fridays - Spring Friday

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Fri 06 Mar 26
£26.00 - £33.00
5.0

The Panda Plod

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 07 Mar 26
£18.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Ladybird Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 07 Mar 26
£22.00 - £40.00

Wight Riot

Hordle Cliff West, Cliff Rd, Milford on Sea, SO41 0NT
Sun 08 Mar 26
£42.13

Rosliston Rumble: Weekend Edition - Spring 2026

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Sun 08 Mar 26
£39.50

PHOENIX - Shark Run 2026

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sun 08 Mar 26
£22.00 - £40.00

Kingston Break-fest Run 8, 16 & 20mile

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Sun 08 Mar 26
£34.50 - £41.50
4.5

Enigma Week At the Knees

Milton Keynes
Mon 09 Mar 26 - Sun 15 Mar 26
£39.99 - £265.00

Brechfa Trail Races

Carmarthen, Dyfed
Sat 14 Mar 26
£40.00 - £50.00

Spring Time Canal Canter

Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3BT
Sat 14 Mar 26
£26.00 - £56.00

The Sloth Scamper

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 14 Mar 26
£18.00 - £35.00

Pi & Pasty Challenge - Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
Sat 14 Mar 26
£36.00
4.8

PHOENIX - Spring Marathon & Half Marathon

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 14 Mar 26
£33.50

Pi & Pasty Challenge - Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
Sun 15 Mar 26
£36.00
4.8

PHOENIX - Octopus Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sun 15 Mar 26
£22.00 - £40.00

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

Manchester, Lancashire
Sat 21 Mar 26
£34.00
5.0

Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K

Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU
Sat 21 Mar 26
£29.00 - £36.00
5.0

Winter's End - 50 Mile Ultra & Marathon

Winchester Athletics Track, Bar End, Winchester, SO23 0QA
Sat 21 Mar 26
£55.39 - £104.22

The Flying Fox

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
Sat 21 Mar 26
£18.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Black Sheep Bimble

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sat 21 Mar 26
£22.00 - £40.00

PHOENIX - Frogger Jogger

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Sun 22 Mar 26
£22.00 - £40.00

Elephant Challenge

Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
Tue 24 Mar 26
£39.00

Petzl Night Trails 10k - Salcey Forest

Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Tue 24 Mar 26
£18.00
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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.