Marathons with chip timing in UK
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- Sun 26 Apr
- £33-£35
The Other Run | Full Marathon
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete a marathon and earn a Zig Zag medal too. It can count as your Virtual London Marathon miles too!
- 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr
- £50-£100
TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- 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
- Sun 3 May
- £49
Three Forts Challenge | Marathon
Welcome to the best running event for miles! Run rolling South Downs trails, climb rewarding hills, and take in sweeping coastal views in a scenic, spacious marathon. Run with heart. Run the hills.
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 3195 ft 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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 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
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £95-£105
- Team places only
Endure24 | Reading
The UK’s biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the stunning 8km course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 13 Jun
- £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.
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £44
Rame Head Race | Marathon
Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula — a spectacular marathon coastal challenge.
- 26.2 miles trail running + 4184 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £38-£40
Three Shires Way Marathon
The Marathon distance races through the quiet rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire along the Three Shires Way.
- 26.2 miles trail running + 856 ft ascent
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
- £95-£105
- Team & charity places only
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's biggest 24-hour relay! 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?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 28 Jun
- £40-£42
The Ship Inn Shuffle | Marathon
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 2532 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £33-£38
Summer Ready Run
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 5 Jul
- £36-£38
Blacksheep 6 Hour Challenge
Six-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
- 6 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 11 Jul
- £40-£42
Sithee at Slawit Again | Marathon
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
- 26.2 miles trail running + 834 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £59.99-£64.99
Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri
The most epic trail marathon in Wales! Iconic and spectacular trails, circumnavigating then climbing the slopes of Wales' highest peak - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
- 27.3 miles trail running + 1685 m ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £51.95
Rasselbock Marathon
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1384 ft ascent