Marathons in East of England

Y﻿ou will truly deserve your Christmas lunch after this Marathon and Half Marathon event. This flat route takes runners on scenic loops around Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy the crisp, winter lakeside views and earn your finisher's medal as you cross the finish line.

Enigma Running

Marathon - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon

Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this guided marathon route through the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale. You're sure to feel inspired as you bound through the landscapes that inspired some of the most famous artists, from Constable to Gainsborough. Come along for a real sense of accomplishment.

Raw Trails

Stour Valley Guided Marathon

Steam to the finish at this exciting race fuelled with unmatched energy. No matter which race you choose - the Marathon, half or the intense 50k, the scenic lakesides that accompany you en route are the perfect pair. Finish up by collecting your train-themed finisher's medal, and a drink at the pub.

Marathon - Saturday - Standard Entry 

Half Marathon - Standard Entry 

50k - Saturday - Standard Entry 

Marathon - Sunday - Standard Entry 

50k - Sunday - Standard Entry 

The Railway Run Marathon, 50k & Half Marathon

Show off your summer racing in this weekend of racing. This run is the perfect opportunity to keep active and soak up the fresh autumn air. Relish in the triumph of that finish-line feeling and take home a themed medal. 

Marathon - Day 1 - Standard Entry

Marathon - Day 2 - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - Day 2 - Standard Entry

Marathon - Day 3 - Standard Entry

Sonic & Tails Marathon & Half Marathon

This winter marathon is just what you need to keep the legs pumping in the lead up to Christmas. You'll follow a route that hugs Caldecotte Lake, providing stunning waterfront views. Reach the finish to earn your bespoke finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. 

X-Wing-Mas Marathon

Come to join Escape trails for the fantastic Buxton Half Marathon. This guided run will take you around the picturesque Bure Valley way before you head out onto some less-trodden trails. Learn some trail tips from your experienced run guide and enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery. 

Escape Trails

Guided Half Marathon  - Standard Entry 

Escape Buxton Half 

Speed around the scenic Caldecotte Lake this December with this marathon and half marathon event. The flat course will have you speeding through the miles to get your hands on a bespoke medal when you cross the finish line.

Snowspeeder Marathon & Half Marathon

M﻿ay the force be with you to get you round this marathon or half marathon course. Set around the scenic Caldecotte Lake, come and take on a lovely fast and flat race and get your hands on an epic Star Wars themed medal. 

Star Wars Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

Zig Zag Running

5k - Entry + Event Medal

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

5k - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - Entry + Event Medal

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

10k - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

'Twas the Run before Christmas 2023

E﻿arn your Christmas dinner with this Marathon and Half Marathon event. The looped course takes runners around Caldecotte Lake, providing stunning waterfront views. Come for the finishers medal and friendly winter run.

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

Head down to Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes this spring for a fantastic Half Marathon or Marathon. This event is held under the 100 marathons club rules, whether it's your 1st or 100th marathon this is the event for you. Come for the amazing scenery and to earn your finisher's medal. 

Retro TV Marathon & Half Marathon

A perfect introduction to trail running the Chilterns Trail Marathon, the route combines both technical single track trails, along with popular local routes, taking in Nature Reserves, and passes through the infamous Wendover Woods. Come for the awesome medal and a great start to trail marathons.

Run The Wild

Chilterns Trail Marathon

Take on the Hundon Marathon, a fun alternative to the London Marathon. This trail marathon will see entrants explore the picturesque Suffolk countryside on well-trodden paths. Including a generous cut-off time, this marathon caters for all ability levels.  Come to earn your finisher's medal. 

Hundon Marathon

Enjoy a firework-themed frenzy at the Fireworks Festival. Run for as long as you like to test your endurance on this 400m athletics track. The flat terrain caters to all levels of abilities, whether you are aiming for a PB or want to run further, tackle this course to earn your medal. 

Fireworks Festival of Running 

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Marathons in East of England

X-Wing-Mas Marathon

Snowspeeder Marathon & Half Marathon

Star Wars Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

'Twas the Run before Christmas 2023

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon

Retro TV Marathon & Half Marathon

Chilterns Trail Marathon

Hundon Marathon

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