Marathons

Marathons

One of the most memorable experiences for many runners is crossing the finish line of their first marathon.

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195 Marathons in the UK

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.

Marathons in 2023

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

Yorkshire Marathon
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Yorkshire Marathon

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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.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £52-£59
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Circumnavigating the largest man-made lake in northern Europe, Kielder Water, this off-road marathon is one of the most stunning marathon races around!
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £41-£43
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend | Marathon

Circumnavigating the largest man-made lake in northern Europe, Kielder Water, this off-road marathon is one of the most stunning marathon races around!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£95
  • Entries closed
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£60
  • Entries close soon
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon

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.

  • Entries close soon
  • 26.2 miles road running

Marathons in 2024

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

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.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £130
  • 17 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£69.99
  • 21 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 14 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£115
  • 15 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • £30-£40
  • 2 charities
Anywhere

Virtual TCS London Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 21 Apr 2024
  • FREE-£150
  • 11 charities
London, UK

TCS London Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Mon 6 May 2024
  • £46-£54
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon Weekend | MK Marathon

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!

  • 26.2 miles road 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!
  • Sun 26 May 2024
  • £68
  • 26 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon

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!

  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 26 May 2024
  • £142.25
  • 5 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Hairy Haggis Team Relay

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!

  • 26.2 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 29 Sep 2024
  • £50
  • 11 charities
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

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!

  • 26.2 miles road running

European marathons

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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023
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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023

Enjoy a fantastic European marathon combined with a city break - find out how in this guide.

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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!
  • Sun 29 Sep 2024
  • £50
  • 11 charities
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

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!

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • FREE-£95
  • Entries closed
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

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.

  • Entries closed
  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £130
  • 17 charities
Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

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.

  • 26.2 miles road running

Marathon guides

Guides, tips and advice on running a marathon.

The best runs that you've never heard of
  • 10 mins read
  • 6 Jun 2023

The best runs that you've never heard of

To celebrate Global Running Day, we're rounding the best unsung marathons, half marathons and more in the UK!

10 best autumn marathons in 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 13 Apr 2023

10 best autumn marathons in 2023

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!

What is the best marathon for running a PB?
  • 12 mins read
  • 26 Jan 2023

What is the best marathon for running a PB?

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.

Run a marathon for charity
  • 5 mins read
  • 7 Dec 2022

Run a marathon for charity

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.

Running your first marathon
  • 10 mins read
  • 1 Dec 2022

Running your first marathon

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.

5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon
  • 3 mins read
  • 20 Oct 2022
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5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon

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!

Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 20 Oct 2022
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Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon 2023

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!

Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 20 Oct 2022
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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023

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!

Your guide to the Paris Marathon 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 13 Oct 2022
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Your guide to the Paris Marathon 2023

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.

Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon 2023
  • 10 mins read
  • 28 Sep 2022

Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon 2023

Alongside the headline 26.2-mile run, there are eight other races to choose from at this vibrant festival in the Scottish capital.

Your guide to the adidas Manchester Marathon 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 28 Sep 2022
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Your guide to the adidas Manchester Marathon 2023

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.

Race 101: the TCS London Marathon
  • 5 mins read
  • 15 Sep 2022
Ready to race

Race 101: the TCS London Marathon

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!

Run for charity in the TCS London Marathon
  • 5 mins read
  • 15 Sep 2022
Do it for charity

Run for charity in the TCS London Marathon

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.

Your guide to the TCS London Marathon 2024
  • 5 mins read
  • 15 Sep 2022
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Your guide to the TCS London Marathon 2024

This is the UK's biggest marathon and one of the greatest in the world - here's what you need to know for 2024!