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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

Easter Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, IP29 5AX
03 Apr 26
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

The Rasselbock Run - Spring 2026

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
12 Apr 26
£39.50
5.0

Haughley Festival of Running - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Haughley Park, IP30 9RS
12 Apr 26
£29.00 - £38.00
4.5

Blackpool Festival of Running

Blackpool, Lancashire
25 Apr 26 - 26 Apr 26
£6.00 - £40.00
5.0

Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon

Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire
26 Apr 26
£40.00 - £182.00
4.9

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
£21.59

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

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

MTC AIBELL

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

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

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
£27.00 - £29.00

GNR & Time Turner 2026 - Durham

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
30 Aug 26
£27.00 - £29.00

Scare Bear Run 2026 - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
11 Oct 26
£27.00 - £29.00

Remembrance Run 2026 - North East

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

Zodiac Run

02 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
£10.00

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The Hardwick Hobble - Summer 2025

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
14 Jun 25
£39.50
5.0

Salisbury Plain Summer Edition

Old Fowler Barracks, Ludgershall road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR.
14 Jun 25
£40.00 - £60.00
4.4

Stour Valley Marathon & Half

Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4JH
22 Jun 25
£20.00 - £27.00

Jaws 50th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
05 Jul 25 - 06 Jul 25
£37.99 - £49.99

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

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
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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.