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View on map- Edinburgh Marathon Festival22MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £50(13) - Virgin Money London Marathon25APR
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi(48) - Brighton Marathon Weekend18APR
Brighton Marathon Weekend
Multi-Sport ‧ Brighton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£32.50 – £150(34) - ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile20JUN
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile
Running ‧ Southampton26.2 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£7 – £54.99(5) - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle4JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.2 mi(1) - Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend2MAY
Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 – £52 - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K11SEP
Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£48.50(4) - Snowdonia Trail Marathon17OCT
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.3 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £80(4) - Boston Marathon UK12SEP
Boston Marathon UK
Running ‧ Boston26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.0 mi£5 – £20(15) - Virtual RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - April18APR
Virtual RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20(5) - The Yorkshire Marathon17OCT
The Yorkshire Marathon
Marathon ‧ York26.2 miCharity places(32) - Mourne Way Marathon12JUN
Mourne Way Marathon
Running ‧ Rostrevor52.0 mi • 26.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62 - The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K15MAY
The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
Running ‧ Naseby35.0 mi • 26.6 mi • 13.4 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £50 - New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k12SEP
New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Brockenhurst26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 mi£12 – £49(5) - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September26SEP
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32(2) - Race to the Tower17JUL
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£64 – £194(6) - Glencoe Marathon Gathering5SEP
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
Running ‧ Glencoe26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£45 – £55(2) - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December6DEC
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - December
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £32(1) - Causeway Coast Marathon25SEP
Causeway Coast Marathon
Multi-Sport ‧ Portballintrae40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62(7) - Hamsterley Forest 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon - May22MAY
Hamsterley Forest 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon - May
Running ‧ Hamster, Redford26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£18 – £38 - Race to the King19JUN
Race to the King
Running ‧ Arundel53.6 mi • 30.2 mi • 23.4 mi£59 – £189(3) - Afan Forest Trail Festival 10k, Half, and Marathon 26JUN
Afan Forest Trail Festival 10k, Half, and Marathon
Running ‧ Pontrhydyfen26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £37 - Tollymore Trail Marathon Events14NOV
Tollymore Trail Marathon Events
Running ‧ Newcastle40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62(11) - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer7AUG
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(34)
About Marathons in the UK
Marathons are 26.2 miles long (or 42.2k) and make up some of the most popular and spectacular races held in the UK. People run marathons for many different reasons, either for a loved one, a personal goal or for a great cause. In 2016, Shannon Foudy became the one millionth runner to complete the London Marathon.
What are the best marathons?
The most famous is the London Marathon, which last year produced a record 40,000+ finishers and over 800,000 spectators flooded the streets to cheer them on. If you're thinking of running a marathon, London is not only the most popular but also one of the flattest, so it's a great place to push for a PB. If you missed out on a ballot place, other super flat marathons include ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, Brighton Marathon, and Edinburgh Marathon. These are held in the spring / early summer, around the same time as the London Marathon. If you're looking for something a little more off the beaten path, the New Forest Marathon, Baxters Loch Ness Marathon (watch out for Nessie) and Yorkshire Marathon all run from late summer into autumn.
How long will it take me to run a marathon?
The average time for London Marathon finishers in 2018 was 3h48m for males and 4h23m for females. This is significantly faster than the global average of around 4h13m and 4h42m for men and women respectively. Don't focus too much on what others are doing, keep your own pace and don't worry if you're overtaken by an inflatable T-Rex, they can be pretty speedy!
Keep in mind that your finishing time can be greatly affected by the course, some marathons are particularly fast (e.g. Berlin, London), and the average time for different marathons can vary - make sure you check out the course maps and elevation profiles to get a feel for the route.
For trivia fans, the world record for women was set in London by Paula Radcliffe in 2003 at 2h15m25s and is still proving tough to beat. The men's record was beaten in Berlin in 2018 by Eliud Kipchoge and at 2h01m39s is pushing close to breaking the elusive 2 hour barrier.
How do you train for a marathon?
To ensure you are ready come race day, check out our free marathon training plan, with nutrition and race tips included. Training for a marathon takes time and dedication. We recommend starting 16 weeks prior to race day, regardless of whether you are entering your first race or looking to hit a new PB.