Road Marathons in October 2026

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The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.

Sun 4 Oct
£23-£30
Early bird

Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

The Isle of Wight Marathon

The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2026! It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest-running (and one of the first to be held) in the UK.

Early bird on now

Beginner-friendly
Chip timing
Enter online
Undulating
Event village
Rural
Age 18 & over

26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent

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
£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
Beginner-friendly
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
£63-£69
5 charities

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

Don't miss out on one of the biggest marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

Sun 11 Oct
£51-£69

Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

Chip timing
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Undulating
Age 18 & over

26.2 miles road running + 817 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
3 charities

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

Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.

Sun 25 Oct
€110
3 charities

Dublin, Ireland

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Join 25,000 runners on Dublin’s electric streets for a flat, scenic city loop filled with incredible support, lively crowds and unforgettable marathon magic.