Marathons in October 2025
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- Fri 3 Oct
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Oct | Marathon
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £39-£41
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 381 ft ascent
- Sun 5 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £60-£66
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £23-£35
The Autumn Lucky Dip Run | Marathon
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon within 7 hours on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble I | Marathon
Welcome to a 6-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 pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 2076 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £49
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The 47th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! A world-class running event returning to the streets of Chicago this autumn.
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £42-£58.50
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 918 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£29
Scare Bear Run - North | Marathon
Come and join Saturn Running for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 18 Oct
- £22-£35
Scare Bear Run - Wales | Marathon
Come and join Saturn Too for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- €140
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Starting and finishing in the historic Olympic Stadium, this is the fourth fastest marathon in the world and known for its flat, fast, historic course.
- Chip timing
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- £61-£75
Altra Yorkshire Marathon
Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Relay
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
- £39-£41
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1 | Marathon
A Halloween-themed running event 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.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£35
Scare Bear Run | Marathon
Come and get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Oct | Full Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer a Full Marathon but if you're feeling great tackle an Ultra Marathon, or go easy and run a cool Half depending on how you feel on the day!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 5262 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £39-£41
Hubble Bubble | Day 2 | Marathon
A Halloween-themed running event 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.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 299 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £40
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Europe's 5th largest marathon follows a city centre lap perfect for marathon running. Much-loved and always oversubscribed, it's super-friendly and unmissable.
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod | 6 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Oct | 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 fewer loops instead, depending on how you feel on the day!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 5624 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod | 4 Hour
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Ferry Meadows on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent