Races with Big City Vibes

London Marathon, the ultimate big city race, is less than a week away. With less than 5% of people making it through the ballot here are some of our favourite other races where you can find that big city race experience.

1 / Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon

Fast & flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which…
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2 / London Landmarks Half Marathon

With more than 17,000 runners in 2023 the London Landmarks Half Marathon is as 'big city vibe-y' as you can get. The closed road, central London run is the only half marathon to go through the City of London and City of Westminster.
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3 / Bath Half Marathon

Bath Half is always ranked as one of the best races in the UK. Runners and spectators pour into the city centre, traffic begins to ebb away ready for the race and the city feels very different. There is no other day like it in Bath.
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5 / Mizuno Amsterdam Half Marathon

The Mizuno half marathon is the biggest half marathon in The Netherlands. The closed road route leads you through Amsterdam’s city centre and passes many of the city's sight-seeing highlights.
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6 / adidas Manchester Marathon

Manchester is second-largest marathon in the UK meaning you're going to get real big race excitement. It's also known as the flattest marathon in the UK so why not get a PB whilst enjoying your 26.2 miles.
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