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Road Marathons in UK 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 2026
  • £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.

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  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
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
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 2026
  • £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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 817 ft ascent
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Festival

  • Marathon 2
  • 10 miler

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