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Marathons with chip timing in October 2026

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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.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £53-£55
London

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.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £25-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
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

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
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.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £39-£41
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

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.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1416 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
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
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.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Race a fast, flat and traffic-free marathon at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £37-£39
Windsor, Buckinghamshire

Windsor Dorney Lakeside Marathon

Race a fast, flat and traffic-free marathon at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.

  • 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
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
Come join a Halloween Party of a different kind
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £36-£38
Ware, Hertfordshire

Halloween Hobble | Full Marathon

Come join a Halloween Party of a different kind

  • 26.2 miles track and field
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • $110-$175
USA

Leavenworth Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • $150-$165
USA

Arches Marathon

  • 42.2 km trail running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • €70
Ireland

Run Galway Bay | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • $92.93-$114.33
USA

New Hampshire Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £62-£73
Denmark

Skagen Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km trail running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • $159-$189
USA

Portland Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • $95-$275
USA

Run Crazy Horse Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • $140.03-$319
USA

Guthrie Wineglass Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • $95
USA

Trailway Trail Race - 26 Miles

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • $90-$140
USA

Hayden Lake Marathon

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

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • $110-$125
USA

Cape Cod Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • $115-$125
Canada

Royal Victoria Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • $105-$145
USA

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon

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

MBNA Chester Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • $100
USA

Garmin Kansas City Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running

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