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Marathons in August 2026

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Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £38-£42
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 506 ft ascent
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Marathon

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Marathon - 42K

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1328 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug 2026
Sonthofen, Germany

Allgau Panorama Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km trail running + 1375 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug 2026
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races | Marathon

  • 29 miles trail running + 4200 ft ascent
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
Uppsala, Sweden

6 Lakes – 6 Sjoar | Marathon

  • 42.2 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
Turku, Finland

Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell

  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026
Reykjavík, Iceland

Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026
Helsinki, Finland

Bjorn Borg Helsinki Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry Trail Races | Marathon

  • 30 miles trail running + 4850 ft ascent
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
Longford, Ireland

Abbott Longford Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running

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