Marathons with chip timing in October 2026
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- Sun 4 Oct
- £53-£55
Thames Meander Autumn | Marathon
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- £23-£30
- Early bird
The Isle of Wight Marathon
The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.
Early bird on now
- Beginner-friendly
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £50-£75
- 2 charities
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Experience the thrill of the Chicago Marathon—an Abbott World Marathon Major. Join runners from around the globe and race through Chicago’s iconic neighbourhoods and vibrant downtown streets!
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Chip timing
- Fundraising required
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £63-£69
- 5 charities
MBNA Chester Marathon
A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £51-£69
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 817 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- £39-£41
Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | Marathon
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1416 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- €150
- 3 charities
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 25 Oct
- €110
- 3 charities
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.
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running