Marathons in UK in January 2026
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- Thu 1 Jan 2026
- £23-£35
- Thu 1 Jan 2026
- £23-£35
New Years Day Run | Marathon
Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent

- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £39-£41
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £39-£41
Bridlington | Day 1 | Marathon
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.
- Chip timing
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- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running

- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £39-£41
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £39-£41
Bridlington | Day 2 | Marathon
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
- Chip timing
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- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 748 ft ascent
- Fri 9 Jan 2026
- £20-£27
- Fri 9 Jan 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan | Marathon
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
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- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £23-£35
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
- £23-£35
The Rise From The Ashes Run - South | Marathon
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
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- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent

- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £36-£38
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £36-£38
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 20 Mile
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 20 miles trail running + 157 ft ascent

- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £40-£42
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £40-£42
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | Marathon
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 75 ft ascent

- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
WTF Where's The Finish? | 6 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 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.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 299 ft ascent

- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
WTF Where's The Finish? | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-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.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 299 ft ascent

- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £40-£42
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £40-£42
Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod | Marathon
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
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- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 276 ft ascent

- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £33-£38
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £33-£38
Windmill Way Wander | Full Marathon
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route over marathon distance.
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- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 764 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £17-£27
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £17-£27
The Rise From The Ashes Run - North | Marathon
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £23-£35
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £23-£35
The Winter Lucky Dip Run | Marathon
Come and join in Winter 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!
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- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £33-£35
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £33-£35
Spice Up Your Run - Wales | Marathon
If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!
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- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 2028 ft ascent

- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run | 6 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 253 ft ascent

- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £26-£37.50
- Cancelled
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £26-£37.50
- Cancelled
Running Tribe Races | Jan | Full Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer a Marathon but if you're feeling great tackle an Ultra, or go easy and run a cool 1-2 loops instead, depending on how you feel on the day!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 5262 ft ascent

- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs trail running + 253 ft ascent

- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £26-£37.50
- Cancelled
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £26-£37.50
- Cancelled
Running Tribe Races | Jan | Full Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer a Marathon but if you're feeling great tackle an Ultra, or go easy and run a cool 1-2 loops instead, depending on how you feel on the day!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 5624 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
EnduranceLife - North Cornwall | Marathon
- 26.5 miles trail running + 5767 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
EnduranceLife - South Devon | Marathon
- 27.6 miles trail running + 4583 ft ascent