Marathons in East of England

Take on a fun half marathon or marathon this October, with a route following the banks of beautiful Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. With a traffic-free route, this is ideal for all abilities. Come along for the friendly atmosphere and lakeside scenery as you run!

Enigma Running

Marathon 1 - Standard Entry

Marathon 2 - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

Wind in the Pillows Marathons & Half Marathon

Take on this spooky run around Brandon Country Park next October. Challenge yourself to a new distance or complete as many laps as you can in the time limit. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged!

Zig Zag Running

5k - Standard Entry + Event Medal

5k - Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

5k - Standard Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

5k - Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - Standard Entry + Event Medal

10k - Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

10k - Standard Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - Standard Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - Standard Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - Standard Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - Standard Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - Standard Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - Standard Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Pumpkin Plod 2024

Get moving in November with this relaxed running event based at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Choose from a half marathon or marathon and take on your distance. Open to all abilities, come along for the encouraging atmosphere and views of the lake.   

Marathon - Standard Entry

Sonic & Tails Marathon & Half Marathon

Join this fireworks-themed running event, set at the scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Run either a marathon or half marathon distance on the flat course around the lake. Come along to claim your finisher's medal or achieve a new PB. 

Fireworks Marathons & Half Marathon

Get ready for the festive season with the Turkey Trot from Zig Zag Running. Held at the picturesque Hinchingbrooke Country Park, you'll have 4 or 6 hours to run as far as you like. Whether it's your first 5k or 100th marathon, the Zig Zag team will support you the whole way around!

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Turkey Trot 2024

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 & Half Marathon

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

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

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.

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon

Perfect for new distance runners looking for a fast and easy-to-navigate course, and PB chasers, this lapped tarmac course will take runners around Caldecotte Lake. Come for the finisher's medal and start your year right. 

Winter Enigma Marathons & 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 to kickstart 2024.

Raw Trails

Stour Valley Guided Marathon

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