Marathons in UK in Autumn

• Sat 5 Sep
• £40-£42

Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Marathon

We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail marathon from the coast at Hornsea? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 322 ft ascent

• Sun 6 Sep
• £33-£38

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | Full Marathon

Run a full marathon during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

• 26.2 miles multi terrain running

• Sat 12 Sep
• £53-£55

Bewl Water Autumn | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

• 26.5 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent

• Sun 13 Sep
• £49.50-£56.50
• 5 charities

Richmond Marathon

Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!

• 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent

• Sat 19 Sep
• £39-£41

Oktoberfest | Marathon

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 210 ft ascent

• Sat 19 Sep
• £33-£38

The Lucky Horseshoe | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1260 ft ascent

• Sun 20 Sep
• £37.50-£39.50

Something to Talk About

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.

• 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep
• £37.50-£39.50

SoBo Series | Volume 4 | Stop me (if you think you've heard this one before)

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

• 7 hrs road running

• Sun 27 Sep
• £42

Race on the Chase | Marathon

8th Anniversary! The Race on the Chase Marathon has already gained a strong reputation with runners for its great trails, views and friendly atmosphere. It's trail running heaven.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1929 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep
• £31-£38

The Wensum Way Trail | Full Marathon

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over marathon distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

• 26.2 miles trail running + 496 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep
• £80
• 3 charities

Loch Ness Marathon

Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - running point-to-point alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world!

• 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent

• Sun 4 Oct
• £53-£55

Thames Meander Autumn | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct
• £40-£42

The East Coast Chuffer | Marathon

All aboard for The East Coast Chuffer Marathon – a scenic running adventure setting off from Peasholme Park, Scarborough, and steaming along the historic Cinder Track!

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1552 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct
• £23-£30
• Early bird

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

• 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent

• Sat 10 Oct
• £45

The South Hams Ultra | Marathon

Conquer 26 scenic miles from South Brent to Mothecombe, combining moorland trails, river valleys and coastal paths for a trail marathon that captures the spirit of the new South Hams Way.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1183 m ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £63-£69
• 5 charities

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!

• 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £51-£69

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.

• 26.2 miles road running + 817 ft ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £17-£29

Scare Bear Run | North | Marathon

Get involved in this spooky marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

• 26.2 miles trail running

• Sun 18 Oct
• £39-£41

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | Marathon

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1416 ft ascent

• Sun 25 Oct
• £33-£38

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

• Multi-terrain run 2

• Sun 25 Oct
• £37.50-£39.50

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

• 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent

• Sat 31 Oct
• £39-£41

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Marathon

A Halloween-themed marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent

• Sun 1 Nov
• £47

Wendover Woods Marathon

An autumnal trail treat to delight the senses and lift your spirit as you clock the miles and enjoy the majestic beauty of Wendover Forest. See you there!

• 26.2 miles trail running + 2966 ft ascent

• Sat 7 Nov
• £39-£41

Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash | Marathon

Multiple circular loops around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs within the Yorkshire Dales followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.

• 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 984 ft ascent

• Sun 8 Nov
• £33-£38

Remembrance Run

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

• Multi-terrain run 2