Marathons with chip timing in South East

• Sat 21 Feb 2026
• £53-£55

Magna Carta Winter | 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
• Traffic free
• Age 17-80

• 26.2 miles trail running + 150 ft ascent

• Sun 29 Mar 2026
• £33

Brett Lydd 20 Mile

A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Age 18 & over

• 20 miles road running + 3 ft ascent

• Sun 12 Apr 2026
• £10-£70
• 13 charities

Brighton Marathon

The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent

• Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026
• £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 2026
• £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 2026
• £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 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £95-£105
• 2 charities
• Team & charity places only

Endure24 | Reading

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

Team & charity places only

• Dogs allowed at venue
• Entertainment
• Music
• Ballot
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Event expo
• Park
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Relay
• Age 18 & over

• 24 hrs multi terrain running

• Sat 13 Jun 2026
• £53-£55

Bewl Water Summer | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Age 18-80

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent

• Sat 12 Sep 2026
• £53-£55

Bewl Water Autumn | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Age 18-80

• 26.5 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £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

• Newcomers
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent