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Marathons in December 2025

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Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 13 Dec
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | Marathon

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Entries closed
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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £31-£33
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas

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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 1 | Step into Christmas

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over marathon distance.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | Marathon

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over marathon distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer a Marathon but if you're feeling great tackle an Ultra, or go easy and run a cool 1-2 loops instead, depending on how you feel on the day!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £26-£37.50
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Dec | Full Marathon

A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer a Marathon but if you're feeling great tackle an Ultra, or go easy and run a cool 1-2 loops instead, depending on how you feel on the day!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £22-£32
Durham, County Durham, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North | Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Entries closed
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over two laps for the marathon distance.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £32.50-£34.50
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Christmas Canter | Full Marathon

It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over two laps for the marathon distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £20-£22
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Rumble In The Jumble II | Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £27-£33
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales | Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a marathon at your own pace on a scenic course with Christmas Dinner on route, present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £23-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Christmas Day Cracker Run | Marathon

Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a marathon at your own pace on a scenic course with Christmas Dinner on route, present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a marathon at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £33-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge | Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a marathon at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a marathon within the 7-hour time limit, on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner | Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a marathon within the 7-hour time limit, on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a marathon within the 6-hour time limit on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £33-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

River Thames Run | Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a marathon within the 6-hour time limit on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 13 Dec
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon

  • 42 km road running
  • Sat 13 Dec
Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA

Kiawah Island Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 13 Dec
Grecynon, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Celtic Trail Races | Marathon

  • 26 miles trail running
  • Sat 13 Dec
Carrickfergus, County Antrim, UK

Early Xmas Run | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 13 Dec
Diever, Netherlands

Boscross/Trailrun Marathon | 42.2K

  • 42.2 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Dec
San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico

Maya Marathon

  • 42 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Penang, Malaysia

Penang Bridge International Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Bogmalo, India

SKF Goa River Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Honolulu Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Palm Beaches Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Rocket City Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Monterrey, Mexico

Powerade Monterrey Marathon

  • 42 km road running

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