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This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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
Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £53-£55
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £40
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £52-£65
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

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
Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Lord of The Run - North | Marathon

Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely marathon looped trail route.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | Full Marathon

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely marathon looped trail route.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 164 ft ascent
The north'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?
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £95-£105
  • 2 charities
  • Team & charity places only
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

The north'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

  • Recycling
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £40-£42
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

The Ship Inn Shuffle | Marathon

Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 21 & over
  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 2532 ft ascent
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Summer Ready Run

Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Six-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £36-£38
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Blacksheep 6 Hour Challenge

Six-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs multi terrain running + 95 ft ascent
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • £40-£42
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Sithee at Slawit Again | Marathon

Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 834 ft ascent
  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri

  • 27.3 miles trail running + 5433 ft ascent
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £51.95
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1384 ft ascent
A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £50.50-£60
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Running Festival | Challenge The Estate

A new and totally unique running challenge where you aim to run 10 x 5K laps which get faster the more you complete. How far can you go?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 1 day trail running + 45 m ascent
A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful castle grounds in a marathon run then celebrate with fellow athletes, friends and family in the fantastic festival village afterwards.
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £52-£65
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Marathon

A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful castle grounds in a marathon run then celebrate with fellow athletes, friends and family in the fantastic festival village afterwards.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42.2 km trail running
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 days trail running
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.
  • Sun 9 Aug 2026
  • £53-£55
London, UK

Thames Meander Summer | 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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £38-£42
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 506 ft ascent
Your race, your pace, your distance! Marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 633 ft ascent
Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
  • £100
  • 1 charity
North Sydney, Australia

TCS Sydney Marathon

Experience the world’s newest Abbott World Marathon Major: a scenic route from North Sydney, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Opera House with 33,000 finishers!

  • Venue accessible
  • Newcomers
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Fundraising required
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42.2 km road running + 313 m ascent
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Marathon

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
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.
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
  • £39-£41
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 322 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 12 Sep 2026
  • £53-£55
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18-80
  • 26.5 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
  • £49.50-£56.50
  • 5 charities
Richmond, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 160 m ascent

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