Marathons in UK

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £45

Shires and Spires | Marathon

The multi-terrain marathon is 12.9 miles on road and 13.7 miles of trails and covers a large part of the ultra distance route.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• Age 18 & over

• 26.6 miles multi terrain running + 1743 ft ascent

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £62-£115
• 8 charities

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Urban
• Rural
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £33-£38

Zig Zag Marathon and Half | Full Marathon

Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• PB
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent

• Sat 16 May 2026
• £139
• 12 charities

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.

• Chip timing
• GPS tracking
• Hilly
• Age 18 & over

• 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations

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.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Coast
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £31-£38

The Birthday Run | Full Marathon

Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 62 ft ascent

• Thu 21 May 2026
• £17-£34

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.

• Enter online
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent

• Fri 22 May 2026
• £17-£34

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.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent

• Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
• £18.50-£176

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Rural
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 3 & over

• Marathon 2
• Half marathon
• 10K run
• 5K run
• Fun run 4

• Sat 23 May 2026
• £33-£38

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.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 164 ft ascent

• Sat 23 May 2026
• £17-£34

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.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent

• Sun 24 May 2026
• £40-£42

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.

• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 66 ft ascent

• Sun 24 May 2026
• £17-£34

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.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent

• Mon 25 May 2026
• £17-£34

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.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £55

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...

• GPS tracking
• Mountainous
• Age 18 & over

• 42 km trail running + 1905 m ascent

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £36-£38

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Full Marathon

In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles track and field

• Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £95-£105
• 2 charities
• Team & charity places only

Endure24 | Reading

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

Team & charity places only

• Dogs allowed at venue
• Entertainment
• Music
• Ballot
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Event village
• Event expo
• Park
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Relay
• Age 18 & over

• 24 hrs multi terrain running

• Sat 6 Jun 2026
• £45-£65

Samaritans Way Ultra | 40K Marathon

Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.

• Enter online
• Age 18 & over

• 40 km trail running + 3387 ft ascent

• Sat 6 Jun 2026
• £139
• 11 charities

Lakes Marathon

Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

• Hilly
• Age 18 & over

• 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent

• Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £33-£38

Valley of the Owls Run | Full Marathon

This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.

• Enter online
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running + 725 ft ascent

• Sat 13 Jun 2026
• £53-£55

Bewl Water Summer | 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.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Age 18-80

• 26.2 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent

• Sat 13 Jun 2026
• £40

Rame Head Race | Marathon

Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula — a spectacular marathon coastal challenge.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Hilly
• Age 17 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 4184 ft ascent

• Sun 14 Jun 2026
• £40-£42

Roche Abbey Ramble | Marathon

Explore rolling trails, woodland and grassy lanes on this scenic, lapped marathon around historic Roche Abbey — a relaxed yet challenging run for all levels.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 21 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 299 ft ascent

• Sun 21 Jun 2026
• £40-£42

Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run | Marathon

Celebrate the longest night with a breezy, atmospheric marathon through Brighouse. Enjoy open-air vibes, community spirit and the chance to move and connect under summer skies.

• Enter online
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running + 299 ft ascent

• Sun 21 Jun 2026
• £52-£65

Cholmondeley Castle | Marathon

Run a marathon through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate in this event for a range of levels of marathon runner, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Age 17 & over

• 42.2 km trail running