Road Marathons in May 2026
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- Sun 3 May
- £55
- 1 charity
ABP Southampton Marathon
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent
- Mon 4 May
- £50-£60
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
- Sun 10 May
- £33-£38
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
- Sun 10 May
- £50
- 1 charity
Copenhagen Marathon
This major city marathon showcases Denmark’s vibrant capital on a flat, fast course, passing iconic sights and attracting global runners seeking personal bests or unforgettable marathon experiences.
- Venue accessible
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Fundraising required
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Free venue entry
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 16 May
- £23-£35
Rocky at 50 Run | Marathon
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run a marathon?
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- FREE-£176
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
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- 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
- Sun 24 May
- £35
- 3 charities
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Run an unforgettable journey through Cape Town’s iconic landscapes, from mountain to sea—embrace world-class competition, vibrant culture, and the ultimate test of human endurance.
- Venue accessible
- Entertainment
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Coast
- Mountains
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent
- Sat 30 May
- £22-£35
Rocky at 50 Run | Wales | Marathon
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run a marathon?
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 3 May
Eau Claire Marathon | Eau Claire Marathon
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 10 May
TotalEnergies Vitoria Gasteiz Marathon Martin Fiz | Marathon
- 42 km road running + 137 m ascent
- Sun 10 May
Generali Genève Marathon | Marathon
- 42.2 km road running + 139 m ascent