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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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Thames Meander Summer

Richmond, Greater London
09 Aug 25
£37.36 - £58.59
5.0
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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

Gremlins Christmas Half & Marathons

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

Salisbury Plain Winter Edition

Old Fowler Barracks, Ludgershall road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR. ​
06 Dec 25
£37.36 - £53.28
4.4

Valencia Marathon

Valencia
07 Dec 25
£75.00

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

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

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

The Medal Madness - Winter 2025

Heanor, Derbyshire
07 Dec 25
£29.00
5.0

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

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

Die Hard Christmas Jumpers Marathon & Half Marathon

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

Boxing Day Challenge

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

PHOENIX - Year End Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
28 Dec 25
£33.50
5.0

Bell Challenge - Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
29 Dec 25
£35.00

PHOENIX - Frozen Phoenix

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
29 Dec 25
£27.00 - £40.00

PHOENIX - Winter Runderland

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
30 Dec 25
£27.00 - £40.00
4.0

Bell Challenge - Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
30 Dec 25
£35.00

Bell Challenge - Day 3

Exmouth, Devon
31 Dec 25
£35.00

Bell Challenge - Day 4

Exmouth, Devon
01 Jan 26
£35.00

Bell Challenge - Day 5

Exmouth, Devon
02 Jan 26
£35.00

Bell Challenge - Day 6

Exmouth, Devon
03 Jan 26
£35.00

Bell Challenge - Day 7

Exmouth, Devon
04 Jan 26
£35.00

The Rasselbock Run - Winter 2026 - Day One

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
10 Jan 26
£39.50
5.0

PHOENIX - Doughnut Dash

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
11 Jan 26
£39.95
5.0

The Rasselbock Run - Winter 2026 - Day Two

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
11 Jan 26
£39.50
5.0

WTF - Where's The Finish? - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
11 Jan 26
£34.00 - £38.00
4.0

Windmill Way Wander - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
17 Jan 26
£27.00 - £38.00
4.8

The Clumber Lakeside – Winter 2026 – Day One

Worksop, Nottinghamshire
24 Jan 26
£39.50

The Clumber Lakeside - Winter 2026 - Day Two

Worksop, Nottinghamshire
25 Jan 26
£39.50

Quadzilla 4 Marathons in 4 Days

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
05 Feb 26 - 08 Feb 26
£185.00

The Hardwick Hobble – Winter 2026: Day 1

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
07 Feb 26
£39.50
5.0

Run for Cake - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
08 Feb 26
£34.00 - £38.00
5.0

The Hardwick Hobble – Winter 2026: Day 2

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
08 Feb 26
£39.50
5.0

Valentines Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full and Ultra

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
14 Feb 26
£35.00 - £38.00

The Butterfly Effect - Birdwing

Heanor, Derbyshire
15 Feb 26
£39.50

Mudfest - February

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
20 Feb 26
£29.00

Pierrepont Plod - Winter 2026

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01 Mar 26
£39.50
5.0

The Rosliston Rumble - Weekend Edition

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
08 Mar 26
£39.50

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

Manchester, Lancashire
21 Mar 26
£34.00
5.0

Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K

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

ZIG ZAG Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
29 Mar 26
£34.00 - £38.00
5.0
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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.