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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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Altra Kielder Marathon Weekend 2025

Hexham, Northumberland
04 Oct 25 - 05 Oct 25
£8.00 - £83.00
3.7
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MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£65.30

PHOENIX - Area 50-Run

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

PHOENIX - 2 Weird 2 Run

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

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

Will Run For Ice Cream - Wales

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

Running GP Oulton Park Races & Duathlon

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

Trail Escape Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Midlothian
06 Sep 25
£53.50 - £78.50

The Hardwick Hobble – Autumn - 2025

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
06 Sep 25
£39.50
5.0

Andover Trail Marathon & Half

Kings road, Enham Alamien, Andover, SP11 6HP. Post code is for the car park. ​
06 Sep 25
£35.00 - £45.00
4.8

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

PHOENIX Fridays - Flying Feet Friday 2025

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

Coronation Scot Marathons & Half Marathon

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

Bewl Water Autumn

Wadhurst
13 Sep 25
£37.36 - £66.01
4.5

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

Richmond Marathon @ Richmond RUN-FEST

Richmond, Greater London
14 Sep 25
£45.00
4.3

The River Run

Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
14 Sep 25
£32.00 - £214.20

PHOENIX - Dragon's Eye Race 2

Cranleigh, Surrey
14 Sep 25
£27.00 - £40.00
5.0

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

Bumble Bee Challenge Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
20 Sep 25
£34.00

Fraggle Run - Wales

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

Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
21 Sep 25
£27.00 - £41.00

Bumble Bee Challenge Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
21 Sep 25
£34.00

PHOENIX Fridays - The Run and Only Friday 2025

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

PHOENIX - Hot Lips Run

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
27 Sep 25
£22.00 - £40.00

Hever Castle Run Series

Edenbridge, Kent
28 Sep 25
£35.00 - £65.00
4.2

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PHOENIX - Space Race - 2025

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
28 Sep 25
£22.00 - £40.00

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

Inverness, Highland Council
28 Sep 25
£67.00

PHOENIX Fridays - Frisky Phoenix Friday 2025

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
03 Oct 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Atlantic Coast Challenge

Hayle, Cornwall
03 Oct 25 - 05 Oct 25
£75.00 - £210.00

Altra Kielder Marathon Weekend 2025

Hexham, Northumberland
04 Oct 25 - 05 Oct 25
£8.00 - £83.00
3.7

The Rasselbock Run - Sherwood Pines - Autumn - 2025

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
05 Oct 25
£39.50
5.0

Thames Meander Autumn

Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH
05 Oct 25
£37.36 - £58.59
4.5

The Ultra Loop - Run As Many 7km Loops As You Can in 8 hours

Northwich, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£34.00

MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£65.30

PHOENIX Fridays - Fiery Phoenix Friday 2025

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
10 Oct 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Barrows And Downs

Tilshead Water Tower. Tilshead. Salisbury SP3 4SG
11 Oct 25
£35.00 - £45.00
5.0

PHOENIX - King of the Rungle

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
11 Oct 25
£22.00 - £40.00

Run Scotland Rannoch Marathon / Half Marathon / 10k

Pitlochry, Perthshire
11 Oct 25 - 12 Oct 25
£24.00 - £36.00
5.0

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0FQ.
12 Oct 25
£33.78 - £61.58
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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.