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- Fri 1 May 2026
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers May | Marathon
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026
- £6-£69
Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Be part of the action! The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 15th year in 2026. This unique sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- All ages
- 10 miler 2
- 10K run
- Marathon 2
- Fun run 6
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £55
- 1 charity
ABP Southampton Marathon
This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent
- Mon 4 May 2026
- £20-£27
Bank Holiday Madness May | Marathon
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Mon 4 May 2026
- £50-£60
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Relay
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 938 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £45
Shires and Spires | Marathon
The multi-terrain marathon is 12.9 miles on road and 13.7 miles of trails and covers a large part of the ultra distance route.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.6 miles multi terrain running + 1743 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £62-£115
- 7 charities
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Urban
- Rural
- Free venue entry
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £33-£38
Zig Zag Marathon and Half | Full Marathon
Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Coast
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £17-£34
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Marathon
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £17-£34
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | Marathon
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- £18.50-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 3 & over
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £33-£38
Farmmageddon | Full Marathon
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 164 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £17-£34
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Marathon
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £52-£65
Lough Cutra Castle | Marathon
Race through the beautiful castle grounds over marathon distance for all levels from first-timers to elite then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 42.2 km trail running
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £40-£42
Get the Hull out of Here | Marathon
Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes...
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 66 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £17-£34
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | Marathon
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £17-£34
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | Marathon
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this lapped marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £55
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...
- GPS tracking
- Mountainous
- Age 18 & over
- 42 km trail running + 1905 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £95-£105
- 2 charities
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?
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Event village
- Event expo
- Park
- Free venue entry
- Sustainability policy
- Relay
- Age 18 & over
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £45-£65
Samaritans Way Ultra | 40K Marathon
Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 40 km trail running + 3387 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- €52-€65
Chateau de Chantilly | Marathon
Run a marathon through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of the stunning Château de Chantilly then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 42.2 km trail running + 167 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £33-£38
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
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £53-£55
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
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £40
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