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Marathons with PB potential in Spring

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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
The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £32-£34
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

Essex 20

The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • 20 miles road running + 195 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
Italy’s fastest marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathon runners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • €94
  • 3 charities
Milano, Italy

Wizz Air Milan Marathon

Italy’s fastest marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathon runners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event.

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42.2 km road running
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
  • 26 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
  • Wheelchair users
  • 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
Come and join this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. With a slightly downhill second half - you've got gravity on your side and a truly beautiful route.
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £45
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon

Come and join this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. With a slightly downhill second half - you've got gravity on your side and a truly beautiful route.

  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 2296 ft 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
Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Marathon and Half | Full Marathon

Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 1247 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
  • Wheelchair users
  • 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
Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes...
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £40-£42
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Get the Hull out of Here | Marathon

Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes...

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 66 ft ascent
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
Burry Port, Dyfed, UK

Great Welsh Marathon Events | Full Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 363 ft ascent
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
Roma, Italy

Run Rome The Marathon | Marathon

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston UK Marathon | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Anywhere

TCS London Marathon MyWay

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Kaunas, Lithuania

Kaunas Marathon | Marathon

  • 42 km road running
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon | Full Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 188 m ascent

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