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Trail Marathons in UK in May 2026

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Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Mon 4 May
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May | Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
The Magna Carta Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £53-£55
Egham, Surrey, UK

Magna Carta Summer | Marathon

The Magna Carta Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.

  • 26.35 miles trail running + 150 ft ascent
Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Spring Lucky Dip Run

Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
A stunning but tough marathon trail race taking in the South West Coast Path for runners of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £40
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

Something Wild Festival | Marathon

A stunning but tough marathon trail race taking in the South West Coast Path for runners of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 3747 ft ascent
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £139
  • 11 charities
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Trail Marathon

Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Thu 21 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Farmmageddon | Full Marathon

Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1312 ft ascent
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Based out of East Hull this marathon 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
  • £40-£42
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Get the Hull out of Here | Marathon

Based out of East Hull this marathon 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.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this lapped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this lapped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
A 42K trail run as part of the Lake District Running Festival in an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
  • Sun 31 May
  • £55
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 42km Trail Run

A 42K trail run as part of the Lake District Running Festival in an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...

  • 42 km trail running + 1905 m ascent
  • Fri 1 May
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers May | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day

  • 3 days fell running
  • Sun 3 May
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Tempo Trail Races | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1743 ft ascent
  • Mon 4 May
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

BigWayRound - Winchester | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Fri 8 May
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Brockholes Bimble | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 May
Cardiff, UK

Radyr Trail Races: Half Marathon and Marathon | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 May
Exmoor, Devon, UK

Endurancelife | Exmoor | Marathon

  • 27.4 miles trail running + 6070 ft ascent
  • Sat 9 May
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Cottam Canter | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon | Marathon

  • 29 miles trail running + 3400 ft ascent
  • Sun 10 May
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Avenham Amble | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 16 May
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Race The Tide | Long Marathon

  • 28.5 miles trail running
  • Sat 16 May
Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

Ian Milne White Peak Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running

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