Running 26.2 miles or 42.2km is the ultimate milestone for most runners and a distance that attracts some of the biggest events in the world. Select your location for marathons in your area or scroll down to see events in the UK & Europe coming up.
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A multi-award 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.
Circumnavigating the largest man-made lake in northern Europe, Kielder Water, this off-road marathon is one of the most stunning marathon races around!
Starting and finishing in the historic Olympic Stadium, this is the fourth fastest marathon in the world and known for its flat, fast, historic course. Charity places now available for 2023.
Thousands of runners (and walkers) of all abilities will tackle the flat, traffic-free course past the city's historic sites to a cracking Yorkshire atmosphere! Relay team challenge available too.
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The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.
One of the UK's most popular marathons, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience. Charity places now available for 2024.
Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options. Charity places now available for 2024.
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way. Charity places now available for 2024.
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon in the world, with its grand finale on The Mall itself! Charity places available for 2024.
The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Run the headline event at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running!
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
2024 date tbc. A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2024 by securing a charity place!
Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
2024 date tbc. A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2024 by securing a charity place!
Starting and finishing in the historic Olympic Stadium, this is the fourth fastest marathon in the world and known for its flat, fast, historic course. Charity places now available for 2023.
The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2024.
Guides, tips and advice on running a marathon.
To celebrate Global Running Day, we're rounding the best unsung marathons, half marathons and more in the UK!
Looking for a fresh challenge this year? Sign up to an end-of-season marathon to focus your training through the summer and finish 2023 on a high!
Chasing a fast marathon time is as much about picking the right course as training hard! Check out our selection of the fastest and flattest marathons in the UK.
Whether it's your first or fifth marathon, entering a 26.2-mile race on behalf of a charity will elevate your experience! Here's how to get started.
Signing up to run 26.2 miles for the first time will be one the most rewarding decisions you ever make! This guide has everything you need to get started, from training tips to a basic kit list.
Whether or not you entered the ballot for the TCS London Marathon, the virtual edition is a fantastic event with plenty to offer. Here's what we learned from running in 2022!
Considered to be the fastest marathon in the world, Berlin is a brilliant choice for any runner, whether it's your first 26.2-mile race or you're looking for a PB!
One of the fastest marathons in the world, Amsterdam is a brilliant fusion of a great running experience and a superb cultural immersion. This is everything you need to know about the 2023 edition!
The second largest marathon in the world, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon attracts 65,000 runners to the French capital for an incredible route and an international EXPO.
Alongside the headline 26.2-mile run, there are eight other races to choose from at this vibrant festival in the Scottish capital.
Known as one of the UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest marathons, this popular 26.2-mile race attracts thousands of runners each year to the North West's biggest city.
The biggest marathon in the UK - and one of the biggest in the world - is an event that every runner wants to tick off their bucket list. Here, we deal with the most-asked questions on the web!
This iconic event is always oversubscribed at the ballot but there are plenty of charities to run for and plenty more reasons to do so.
This is the UK's biggest marathon and one of the greatest in the world - here's what you need to know for 2024!
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Requiring physical and mental strength to complete, running a marathon is no mean feat. For many people, getting over the finish line at all will be the pinnacle of their running experiences; for others, chasing a PB time to shout about will be their motivation. Either way, committed training and a healthy dose of grit will be needed!
According to running folklore, the marathon traces its roots back to Ancient Greece, when in 490 BC the Athenian soldier Pheidippides ran 26.2 miles home from the Battle of Marathon to announce the Greek victory. After declaring "Niki" (i.e. victory), he toppled over and died on the spot. To be fair to him, the guy had fought a battle against the Persians before running - not something we recommend before you race.
These days, marathons can be found across the UK and the world, from major events in London, Boston and Berlin to off-road marathons encompassing fells and precarious trails. But whether you're running alongside tens of thousands of people or a few die-hard competitors, crossing the finish line is a brag-worthy feat.
For many people, running a marathon is an opportunity to raise money for a charity close to their heart. Major marathons like London and Yorkshire support countless charities and have raised millions in fundraising. Charities also ensure that these events' routes are crowded with cheer stations, supporting all runners as they head to the finish line.
From its historic roots to massive modern events, the marathon is an iconic running feat. Now's the time to get involved!
A modern marathon is 26.2 miles long (42K). This distance was formally established in 1921 after the marathon in the 1908 Olympics was extended (it had been 25 miles) so that the British Royal Family could better observe the start and finish!
An average runner could expect to finish a marathon in roughly four hours and 30 minutes, which would mean running consistently at 9.5 minutes/mile.
Eliud Kipchoge currently holds the men's marathon record, finishing in 02:01:09 in 2022. For women, the record is 02:14:04, set by Brigid Kosgei in 2019.
There are a huge range of marathons across the UK and abroad, including major marathons like the TCS London Marathon and Edinburgh Marathon, as well as trail races like the Black Mountains Marathon and Shires & Spires. If you want to raise money for charity, go for a major marathon; if you want to explore somewhere new, head off-road!
You can browse a wide variety of marathons on this page or select your local region to view marathons near you on our interactive map. You can also use our advanced search to pick which dates or time of year you are interested in.
