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- The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle2JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle140.6 mi • 111.8 mi • 76.9 mi • 75.6 mi • 70.2 mi • 55.9 mi • 50.0 mi • 38.5 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 15.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.4 mi£30 – £338C-19 Plan(1) - Edinburgh Marathon Festival28MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi£12 – £129.75C-19 Plan(13) - Virgin Money London Marathon2OCT
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi(48) - Manchester Marathon9OCT
Manchester Marathon
Marathon ‧ Stretford26.2 miFree(20) - Brighton Marathon Weekend11SEP
Brighton Marathon Weekend
Multi-Sport ‧ Brighton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 6.2 mi£25 – £35(34) - ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile24APR
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10k & Mile
Running ‧ Southampton26.2 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£7 – £44.99(5) - Beyond Badminton Trail17SEP
Beyond Badminton Trail
Running ‧ South Gloucestershire31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £40C-19 Plan - Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running2OCT
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Running ‧ Inverness25.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.2 miFree – £56 - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K28MAY
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £49C-19 Plan - Snowdonia Trail Marathon10JUL
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.2 mi • 27.3 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £81.95C-19 Plan(4) - Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend30APR
Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£12 – £140 - Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon28MAY
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Gort73.9 mi • 34.2 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 17.1 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.6 mi • 9.8 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.2 mi • 4.2 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.1 mi • 3.0 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Running Grand Prix Oulton Park- March 7MAR
Running Grand Prix Oulton Park- March
Running ‧ Little Budworth26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(40) - Running GP Bedford Autodrome - March28MAR
Running GP Bedford Autodrome - March
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32(2) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April3APR
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(5) - Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival24SEP
Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever70.2 mi • 35.0 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 18.6 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.7 mi • 7.1 mi • 7.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.9 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.5 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan(4) - The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon10APR
The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Charing26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22 – £32C-19 Plan(45) - The Chelmsford Marathon & Half16OCT
The Chelmsford Marathon & Half
Running ‧ Chelmsford26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£28 – £44C-19 Plan - 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£23 – £50C-19 Plan - Rocket Race Orbiter4JUN
Rocket Race Orbiter
Running ‧ Tollard Royal26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£20 – £32C-19 Plan - Race to the Tower4JUN
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan(6) - Castle Howard Triathlon23JUL
Castle Howard Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Castle Howard70.2 mi • 38.5 mi • 35.1 mi • 34.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 17.9 mi • 17.1 mi • 17.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 9.4 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.2 mi • 5.5 mi • 4.2 mi • 3.7 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.4 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon18JUN
Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Malpas73.9 mi • 36.7 mi • 34.5 mi • 32.8 mi • 28.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.3 mi • 17.2 mi • 16.4 mi • 14.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.4 mi • 7.1 mi • 6.9 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.2 mi • 4.2 mi • 3.8 mi • 3.7 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan(1) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit – December5DEC
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit – December
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £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.