Marathons with chip timing in May 2026
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- Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
- £63-£69
Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend | Full Marathon
Complete all three events over the weekend to conquer the full marathon, enjoying varied routes, supportive crowds, and a rewarding challenge across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 3 days multi terrain running
- Sun 3 May
- £55
- 1 charity
ABP Southampton Marathon
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent
- Mon 4 May
- £50-£60
MK Marathon
A multi award-winning marathon consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons with a stadium finish to give you goosebumps! AIMS-certified and BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Relay
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 938 ft ascent
- Sat 9 May
- £53-£55
Magna Carta Summer | Marathon
The Magna Carta Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 26.35 miles trail running + 150 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £45
Shires and Spires | Marathon
The multi-terrain marathon is 12.9 miles on road and 13.7 miles of trails and covers a large part of the ultra distance route.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.6 miles multi terrain running + 1743 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £50
- 1 charity
Copenhagen Marathon
This major city marathon showcases Denmark’s vibrant capital on a flat, fast course, passing iconic sights and attracting global runners seeking personal bests or unforgettable marathon experiences.
- Venue accessible
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Fundraising required
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Free venue entry
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 16 May
- £139
- 11 charities
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.
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £33-£38
The Birthday Run | Full Marathon
Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 496 ft ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- FREE-£176
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!
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 3 & over
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Sat 23 May
- £33-£38
Farmmageddon | Full Marathon
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1312 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £35
- 3 charities
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.
- Venue accessible
- Entertainment
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Coast
- Mountains
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
- Sun 31 May
- £36-£38
Circuit Du Sore Legs | Full Marathon
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles track and field
- Sun 3 May
Three Forts Challenge | Marathon
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 3195 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
TotalEnergies Vitoria Gasteiz Marathon Martin Fiz | Marathon
- 42 km road running + 137 m ascent
- Sun 10 May
Generali Genève Marathon | Marathon
- 42.2 km road running + 139 m ascent