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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

Lord of The Run - North

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

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

Zodiac Run

02 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
£10.00

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The Rasselbock Run - Summer 2025

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
06 Jul 25
£39.50
5.0

TriBourne Festival of Endurance

Eastbourne, East Sussex
20 Jul 25
£46.00 - £399.00

Eastbourne Marathon

Eastbourne, East Sussex
20 Jul 25
£56.00

AIRE Marathon & Half Marathon

Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1EE
27 Jul 25 - 28 Jul 25
£38.42 - £54.33

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

The River Run

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

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

Northwich, Cheshire
05 Oct 25
£34.00

Barrows And Downs

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

Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
18 Oct 25 - 19 Oct 25
£38.99 - £44.99

Salisbury Plain Winter Edition

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

6 Geese a-laying Run – Virtual

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
12 Dec 25
£25.00 - £39.00

9 Ladies Dancing – Virtual

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
15 Dec 25
£25.00 - £39.00

10 Lords a Leaping – Virtual

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
16 Dec 25
£25.00 - £39.00

Quadzilla 4 Marathons in 4 Days

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