Marathons with chip timing in May 2026
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- Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
- £69-£75
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.
- 3 days multi terrain running
- 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.
- 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.
- 26.35 miles trail running + 150 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £40
Something Wild Festival | Marathon
A stunning but tough marathon trail race taking in the South West Coast Path for runners of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!
- 26.2 miles trail running + 3747 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.
- 26.6 miles multi terrain running + 1743 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May
- £139
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
- 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!
- 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!
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Half marathon
- Marathon 2
- 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.
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1312 ft ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £139
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
- Sun 24 May
- £35
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 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?
- 26.2 miles track and field
- Sun 3 May
- From £55
ABP Southampton Marathon
- 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent
- Sun 3 May
- £45
Three Forts Challenge | Marathon
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 3195 ft ascent
- Mon 4 May
- £52
BigWayRound - Winchester | Marathon
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sun 10 May
- €47-€65
TotalEnergies Vitoria Gasteiz Marathon Martin Fiz | Marathon
- 42 km road running + 137 m ascent
- Sun 10 May
- €112-€123
Generali Genève Marathon | Marathon
- 42.2 km road running + 139 m ascent