Marathons

Marathons

The UK's most comprehensive calendar of marathons with 100's of events. Search by date, location or map to find a marathon near you, get a charity place or browse to discover marathons coming up in 2025.

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. Get a charity place and run a marathon for charity, search for your perfect event using the options below or scroll down to discover marathons coming up in 2025.

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Marathons in 2025

Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view above to see all events.

Paris Marathon 2025
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Paris Marathon 2025

From the Champs-Élysées past the Eiffel Tower, there's still time to take your place on the start line this April!

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Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
  • Sun 6 Apr
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Let's Motor on the Towpath | Marathon

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Enjoy three days of glorious Lake District fell routes, a truly chilled-out weekend and all logistics taken care of as you hike, run, camp and socialise.
  • Sat 3 - Mon 5 May
  • £250-£300
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day

Enjoy three days of glorious Lake District fell routes, a truly chilled-out weekend and all logistics taken care of as you hike, run, camp and socialise.

  • 3 days fell running
A multi award-winning marathon consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons with a stadium finish to give you goosebumps! AIMS-certified and BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management.
  • Mon 5 May
  • £48-£58
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Marathon

A multi award-winning marathon consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons with a stadium finish to give you goosebumps! AIMS-certified and BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £139
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth 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.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £139
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Sussex Marathon

Part of the London 2 Brighton Ultra weekend, run, jog or walk from Turners Hill through wonderful Sussex countryside up & over the testing South Downs before coastal views to Brighton Racecourse.

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
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 25 May
  • £140.50-£176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon 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
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...
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £55
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

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...

  • 42 km trail running + 1905 m ascent
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?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £80-£110
Reading, Berkshire, UK

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?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £139
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

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.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m 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 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £80-£110
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?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
Discover the only fully closed road marathon in Wales. Set in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the finish line has a wild atmosphere with a stunning red carpet finish and great crowds!
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £55
Tenby, Pembrokeshire, UK

The Veloforte Wales Marathon

Discover the only fully closed road marathon in Wales. Set in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the finish line has a wild atmosphere with a stunning red carpet finish and great crowds!

  • 26.2 miles road running
The most epic trail marathon in Wales! Iconic and spectacular trails, circumnavigating then climbing the slopes of Wales' highest peak - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £57.99-£61.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri

The most epic trail marathon in Wales! Iconic and spectacular trails, circumnavigating then climbing the slopes of Wales' highest peak - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

  • 27.3 miles trail running + 1685 m 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 13 Jul
  • £49.95
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!

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 500 m ascent
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £139
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop

A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!

  • 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
Take on this marathon distance event as part of the day of multi-sports and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue on flat, scenic grounds with PB potential.
  • Sat 9 Aug
  • £40-£42
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | August | Marathon

Take on this marathon distance event as part of the day of multi-sports and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue on flat, scenic grounds with PB potential.

  • 26.2 miles road running
A fully closed road course set in the world-famous Yorkshire Dales, it's set to be a stunner in every sense with 1000s of runners and cheering crowds plus feed stations and party atmosphere!
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £50
Masham, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Dales Marathon

A fully closed road course set in the world-famous Yorkshire Dales, it's set to be a stunner in every sense with 1000s of runners and cheering crowds plus feed stations and party atmosphere!

  • 26.2 miles road running
Flat, fast and an ideal setting for those aiming to achieve a personal best and is a great choice when looking for a marathon that is eligible for good for age for the London Marathon.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £35-£37
Barnstaple, Devon, UK

RUN Barnstaple | Marathon

Flat, fast and an ideal setting for those aiming to achieve a personal best and is a great choice when looking for a marathon that is eligible for good for age for the London Marathon.

  • 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! Team relay challenge available too.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £61-£75
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! Team relay challenge available too.

  • 26.2 miles road running

Marathons in Europe in 2025

Looking for a marathon outside the UK? Run a marathon in one of Europe's finest cities.

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One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • FREE-£230
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Paris, France

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

One of the largest marathons on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Your guide to the Paris Marathon
  • 5 mins read
Event guide

Your guide to the Paris Marathon

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.

A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 51st year!
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • €200
Berlin, Germany

BMW Berlin Marathon

A world record-breaking road race around a historic city on a route featuring the Brandenburg Gate and iconic sights. Now in its 51st year!

  • 26.2 miles road running
Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon
  • 5 mins read
Event guide

Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon

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!

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.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • €140
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.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon
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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon

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

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Training for a marathon

Guides, tips and advice on training for a marathon.

How long does it take to train for a marathon?

This will depend on the current fitness level of the runner but could be anything from 12 weeks to 6 months to do it safely.

Running your first marathon
  • 10 mins read
First time guide

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.

What is the best marathon for running a PB?
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Best events

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.

How long does it usually take to run a marathon?

According to an analysis by RunRepeat, the average male pace for marathons is 6:43 mins/km and the average female pace is 7:26 mins/km but these averages mask variations between ages.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about marathons.

Why 26.2 miles?

The exact marathon distance is 26.2188 miles or 42.195 kilometers. But why?

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Which is the oldest marathon?

The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest marathon and is regarded as one of the world's most prestigious events. It was first run on 19 April 1897 inspired by the marathon at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens.

Who is the fastest marathon runner in the world?

The current world record for men is 2:00:35, set in the 2023 Chicago Marathon by Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya who died in a tragic car crash in 2024. The fastest female marathon runner is Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia who ran Berlin Marathon in 2:11:53 in 2023.

What are the World Marathon Majors?

When it comes to marathons, there are few events as renowned as the World Marathon Majors.

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