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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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MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£65.30
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon

Edinburgh, Midlothian
24 May 26
£82.00

Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

Mappleton Rd, Ashbourne DE6 2AA
26 Apr 26
£37.29 - £43.65

The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales

Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS
26 Apr 26
£18.00 - £35.00

The Other Run - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
26 Apr 26
£29.00 - £38.00
5.0

MK Marathon Weekend

Stadium MK, Stadium Way Milton Keynes, BUCKS MK1 1ST United Kingdom
03 May 26 - 04 May 26
£13.05 - £128.25

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon,10k & Juniors

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
03 May 26
£12.00 - £172.00
5.0

Three Forts Challenge

Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PH
03 May 26
£20.00 - £45.00

BigWayRound - Winchester

Winchester Rugby Club, Nuns Walk, Winchester, SO23 7EF
04 May 26
£40.53 - £59.64

Radyr & Morganstown Half Marathon and Marathon

Cardiff
09 May 26
£40.00 - £50.00
4.8

Zig Zag Marathon and Half

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
10 May 26
£31.00 - £38.00

Northants Shires & Spires Event

Naseby Village Hall, Haselbech Road, Northampton, NN6 6DE
10 May 26
£25.68 - £63.88
4.9

The Birthday Run - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Billingford Lakes, North Elmham Road, NR20 4RG
17 May 26
£29.00 - £38.00

Dun Holm Challenge

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
21 May 26
£18.00 - £36.00

MTC AIBELL

Lifford, County Donegal
21 May 26
£90.00 - £155.00

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
22 May 26
£18.00 - £36.00

Farmmageddon - 5k - 10k - Half - Full - Ultra - 100 Mile Challenge

Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU
23 May 26 - 24 May 26
£35.00 - £165.00

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 3

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
23 May 26
£18.00 - £36.00

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 4

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
24 May 26
£18.00 - £36.00

Get the Hull out of Here

Pelican Park Recreation Ground, Lambwath Rd, Hull HU8 0EE
24 May 26
£16.00 - £42.00

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon

Edinburgh, Midlothian
24 May 26
£82.00

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 5

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
25 May 26
£18.00 - £36.00

Circuit du Sore Legs

Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware, Herts, SG12 0UQ
31 May 26
£29.00 - £38.00

Sundowner Trail Marathon

Chelmsford, Essex
06 Jun 26
£19.50
5.0

Show me the Manet Marathons & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
06 Jun 26 - 07 Jun 26
£34.99 - £42.99
4.5

Roche Abbey Ramble

Travellers Rest, Main Street, Sheffield, S25 1YA
14 Jun 26
£26.00 - £42.00

Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run

Brighouse to be confirmed
21 Jun 26
£16.00 - £42.00

Lord of The Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
21 Jun 26
£18.00 - £29.00

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU
27 Jun 26
£29.00 - £38.00

The Ship Inn Shuffle

Sewerby starting at the Ship Inn Pub, Cliff Road, Sewerby YO15 1EW
28 Jun 26
£16.00 - £42.00

World Cup winners 60th anniversary Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
04 Jul 26
£42.99

Summer Ready Run - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & ultra-marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
05 Jul 26
£35.00 - £38.00

World Cup winners 60th anniversary Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
05 Jul 26
£43.99

Sithee at Slawit Again

Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5DL
11 Jul 26
£16.00 - £42.00

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon 2026

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
12 Jul 26
£19.95 - £49.95
4.9

Norfolk Festival Of Running - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full & Ultra-Marathon

Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP
12 Jul 26
£29.00 - £38.00

Revesby Running Festival

Revesby Estate (North), Revesby, Boston. PE22 7NU
19 Jul 26
£13.23 - £53.95

GNR & Time Turner 2026 - Durham

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
30 Aug 26
£18.00 - £29.00

Scare Bear Run 2026 - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
11 Oct 26
£18.00 - £29.00

Remembrance Run 2026 - North East

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
08 Nov 26
£18.00 - £30.00

The Snow Globe Gallop - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
06 Dec 26
£18.00 - £29.00

Zodiac Run

02 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
£10.00

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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.