Marathons with chip timing in UK in October 2026

• 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.

• 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

• 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1416 ft ascent

• 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.

• Multi-terrain run 2