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Marathons with PB potential in October 2026

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Experience the thrill of the Chicago Marathon—an Abbott World Marathon Major. Join runners from around the globe and race through Chicago’s iconic neighbourhoods and vibrant downtown streets!
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £50-£75
  • 2 charities
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Experience the thrill of the Chicago Marathon—an Abbott World Marathon Major. Join runners from around the globe and race through Chicago’s iconic neighbourhoods and vibrant downtown streets!

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Fundraising required
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 16 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £63-£69
Chester, Cheshire, UK

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 + 209 m 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 25 Oct 2026
  • €150
  • 1 charity
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 3 Oct 2026
Galway, Ireland

Run Galway Bay | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Festival

  • Marathon 2
  • 10 miler

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