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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

Remembrance Day Run - North East

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
09 Nov 25
£30.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
09 Nov 25
£39.95

Remembrance Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
09 Nov 25
£33.00 - £36.00
5.0

Midweek Chasing Numbers Nov 2025

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
14 Nov 25
£27.00
5.0

Smurf Run

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA
16 Nov 25
£27.00 - £35.00

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 1

Gravesend, Kent
19 Nov 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 2

Gravesend, Kent
20 Nov 25
£39.95

Dormouse Challenge

Salcey Forest
21 Nov 25
£37.00

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 3

Gravesend, Kent
21 Nov 25
£39.95

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

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

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 4

Gravesend, Kent
22 Nov 25
£39.95

Smurf Run - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
22 Nov 25
£27.00 - £35.00

Running Grand Prix Oulton Park

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

Lord of The Run Part 3

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
23 Nov 25
£27.00 - £35.00
5.0

PHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 5

Gravesend, Kent
23 Nov 25
£39.95

PHOENIX - Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
29 Nov 25
£33.50
4.5

Medal Mix Challenge 2025 - Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
29 Nov 25
£35.00
5.0

Rhino Run

Poorhouse Lane Hull HU9 5DF
29 Nov 25
£28.00

Medal Mix Challenge 2025 - Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
30 Nov 25
£35.00
5.0

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

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

PHOENIX - Christmas Advent Run

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

The Christmas Jumper Jaunt

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

Gremlins Christmas Half & Marathons

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

PHOENIX - Bobble Wobble Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
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
06 Dec 25
£32.00 - £40.00

Valencia Marathon

Valencia
07 Dec 25
£75.00

The Medal Madness - Winter 2025

Heanor, Derbyshire
07 Dec 25
£29.00
5.0

New Forest Xmas Trails

Christchurch, Dorset
07 Dec 25
£34.17 - £61.76

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

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

Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit – December

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

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

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

Phoenix - Christmas Jumper FRIDAY Run

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

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

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
14 Dec 25
£33.00 - £36.00
4.5

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
14 Dec 25
£32.00 - £34.00

BigXmas Trail Festival

Manchester, Lancashire
14 Dec 25
£27.80 - £47.97

Christmas Canter - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra Marathon

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

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
21 Dec 25
£32.00 - £40.00

Die Hard Christmas Jumpers Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
24 Dec 25
£36.99 - £44.99

Christmas Cracker Day Run

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA
25 Dec 25
£27.00 - £35.00

Boxing Day Challenge

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA
26 Dec 25
£30.00
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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.