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Marathons with charity places in May 2026

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Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £139
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Trail Marathon

Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • FREE-£176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £139
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Sussex Marathon

Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
Run an unforgettable journey through Cape Town’s iconic landscapes, from mountain to sea—embrace world-class competition, vibrant culture, and the ultimate test of human endurance.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £35
Cape Town, South Africa

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Run an unforgettable journey through Cape Town’s iconic landscapes, from mountain to sea—embrace world-class competition, vibrant culture, and the ultimate test of human endurance.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £40
Belfast, County Antrim, UK

Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £50
Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running

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