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Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £40-£42
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Marathon

Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail marathon from the coast at Hornsea? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £40-£42
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Marathon

We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail marathon from the coast at Hornsea? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 322 ft ascent
Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £49.50-£56.50
Richmond, UK

Richmond Marathon

Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Oktoberfest | Marathon

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 210 ft ascent
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 27 Sep
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 4 | Stop me (if you think you've heard this one before)

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.

  • 7 hrs road running
A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 52nd year!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • €200
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 52nd year!

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £53-£55
London, UK

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
Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • €150
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Starting and finishing in Amsterdam’s iconic Olympic Stadium, this world-class marathon offers a flat, lightning-fast course through scenic canals, historic streets, and vibrant city landmarks.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £37.50-£39.50
Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

  • 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent
A Halloween-themed marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Marathon

A Halloween-themed marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, a marathon, then a Remembrance medal, a goody bag and a special pin.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £25-£37
Egham, Surrey, UK

Remembrance Day Run | South | Marathon

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, a marathon, then a Remembrance medal, a goody bag and a special pin.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!
  • Sun 6 Dec
  • £22-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | Marathon

Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!

  • 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!
  • Sat 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!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 1 Feb
  • €29-€31
Jaipur, India

AU Jaipur Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 15 Feb
  • £30
Chandigarh, India

Chandigarh Fast Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sat 7 Mar
  • $14-$175
Gasa, Bhutan

Bhutan International Marathon

  • 42.2 km multi terrain running + 6700 ft ascent
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £50
Burry Port, Dyfed, UK

Great Welsh Marathon Events | Full Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 363 ft ascent
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £22-£25
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Cambridge Boundary Run | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £42-£44
Tiverton, Devon, UK

Grand Canal Canter | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 180 ft ascent
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • €89
Roma, Italy

Run Rome The Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £129
Gol, Norway

Frozen Lake Marathon

  • 42.8 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • $102.20-$134
Salisbury, Maryland, USA

Salisbury Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £40-£42
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston UK Marathon | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running

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