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Marathons with chip timing in UK

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An undulating 6.5 mile loop with a mixture of canal tow path, river bank, trail and a road – a little bit of everything with beautiful sections of the Leeds Liverpool canal and River Aire.
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Grim Leodis | Marathon

An undulating 6.5 mile loop with a mixture of canal tow path, river bank, trail and a road – a little bit of everything with beautiful sections of the Leeds Liverpool canal and River Aire.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 996 ft ascent
Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
  • £42-£44
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Coastal Marathon

Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 2356 ft ascent
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £40-£42
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Besotted at Bingley | Marathon

A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 243 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026
  • £53-£55
Egham, Surrey, UK

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 18-80
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 150 ft ascent
Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.
  • Sat 28 Feb 2026
  • £40-£42
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK

Carry on in the Colliery | Marathon

Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1359 ft ascent
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Time Canal Canter | Marathon

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 299 ft ascent
Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £27-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K

Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £32-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Challenge

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £40-£42
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus March Mayhem | Marathon

Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 276 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £33
Romney Marsh, Kent, UK

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 + 206 ft ascent
You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.
  • Sun 5 Apr 2026
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley | Marathon

You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 381 ft ascent
The Rosebud Marathon is part of the award-winning Rose of the Shires Ultra through Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside, where you can run the final section of the ultra as a marathon.
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
  • £46
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Rosebud Marathon

The Rosebud Marathon is part of the award-winning Rose of the Shires Ultra through Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside, where you can run the final section of the ultra as a marathon.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 1241 ft ascent
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £31-£38
Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK

Haughley Festival of Running | Full Marathon

Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 230 ft ascent
The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £79.99
  • 37 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

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
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £89.99-£169
  • 23 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 764 ft ascent
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £50-£100
London, UK

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!

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £55
  • 1 charity
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

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
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.
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £50-£60
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £45
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.6 miles multi terrain running + 1743 ft ascent
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!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
  • £18.50-£176
Edinburgh, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 164 ft ascent
Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £53-£55
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

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
Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula - never before used for a running race!
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £35
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

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 - never before used for a running race!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Hilly
  • Age 17 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 4184 ft ascent
Run a marathon through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate in this event for a range of levels of marathon runner, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £52-£65
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle | Marathon

Run a marathon through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate in this event for a range of levels of marathon runner, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
  • 42.2 km trail running

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