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Marathons with charity places in October 2026

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Don't miss out on one of the biggest marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £51-£69
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 817 ft ascent
Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • €150
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • €110
Dublin, Ireland

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £50-£75
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £63-£69
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £56-£110
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Altra Yorkshire Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 481 ft ascent

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