Runs in South East in October 2026

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £23-£26
• 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

• Newcomers
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £64-£114
• 4 charities

Oxford Half Marathon

Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!

• Carbon neutral
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £45-£53

Great South Run

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Coast
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• 10 miles road running