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Marathons in London

The marathon distance is 26.2 miles, or 42.2km. They are often seen as one of the main goals in a runner's lifetime. Completing one is a real feat of mental and physical resilience, and requires a serious amount of commitment and training if you are seeking a bragworthy time. The London Marathon is one of the most famous and biggest marathons in the world, and is one of the six world marathon majors. Each year it attracts over 40,000 participants and 800,000 spectators. It is also a relatively flat and fast course, so it is a great opportunity for anyone seeking a new PB. The London Marathon is also famous for its fundraising ability - it has raised over £1 billion for different charities since it started in 1981. There are other marathons in London available, which don't have as large crowds but access some stunning scenery, such as long the Thames path.

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Brighton Marathon Weekend 2023

Sunday, 2 Apr 2023

Brighton Marathon Weekend 2023

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Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Participants

marathon, 10k

FilledTicket£35
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Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10k
Booked 110 times this week

Sunday, 10 Sept 2023

Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10k

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Dorking, Surrey

Participants

marathon, 10k, 5k

Star4.5

(490 reviews)

FilledTicket£38 – £63
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryHilly trail
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The Fox Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra Trail
Booked 19 times this week

Saturday, 27 May 2023

The Fox Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra Trail

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Godalming, Surrey

Participants

half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicket£20 – £57
Booking perksTrail
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The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon 2023
Booked 30 times this week

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023

The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon 2023

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Chelmsford, Essex

Participants

marathon, half marathon

FilledTicket£32 – £48
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The Chamber of Runs
Booked 3 times this week

Sunday, 2 Apr 2023

The Chamber of Runs

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

Star4.5

(6 reviews)

FilledTicket£26 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat trail
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Chasing Numbers Planet Run

Friday, 7 Apr 2023

Chasing Numbers Planet Run

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicket£22 – £34
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Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon
Booked 2 times this week

Saturday, 8 Apr 2023

Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

marathon, half marathon

Star4

(24 reviews)

FilledTicket£37 – £45
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat road
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The Lost RUN
Booked 1 time this week

Saturday, 8 Apr 2023

The Lost RUN

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Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicket£26 – £40
Booking perksFlat trail
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Chasing Numbers - Spring Season Medal

Friday, 21 Apr 2023

Chasing Numbers - Spring Season Medal

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicket£22 – £34
Booking perksFlat trail
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The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - South
Booked 5 times this week

Sunday, 23 Apr 2023

The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - South

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

Star4

(5 reviews)

FilledTicket£25 – £39
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat trail
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Mid Sussex East Grinstead 10 Mile
Booked 8 times this week

Saturday, 29 Apr 2023

Mid Sussex East Grinstead 10 Mile

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East Grinstead, West Sussex

Participants

10 miles, marathon

Star4.5

(83 reviews)

FilledTicket£6 – £25
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat trail
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King Charles III Coronation Run

Monday, 8 May 2023

King Charles III Coronation Run

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

Star4

(9 reviews)

FilledTicket£26 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat road
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Rum not Run / Lucky dip medal
Booked 1 time this week

Sunday, 14 May 2023

Rum not Run / Lucky dip medal

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Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicket£25 – £40
Booking perksTrail
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Chasing Numbers - Chamber Of Runs Harry Potter

Friday, 19 May 2023

Chasing Numbers - Chamber Of Runs Harry Potter

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

Star4.5

(3 reviews)

FilledTicket£22 – £34
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat trail
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Running Tribe Series - Race 3 May

Saturday, 20 May 2023

Running Tribe Series - Race 3 May

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Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire

Participants

half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon, 10k

Star5

(3 reviews)

FilledTicket£60
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat trail
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Richmond Park Marathon
Booked 5 times this week

Sunday, 21 May 2023

Richmond Park Marathon

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Greater London, Greater London

Participants

marathon

FilledTicket£42
Booking perksFlat trail
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Saturn - Vamos Run

Saturday, 3 Jun 2023

Saturn - Vamos Run

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

FilledTicket£24 – £40
Booking perksFlat trail
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Circuit Du Sore Legs - Part Trois (Track Event)

Sunday, 4 Jun 2023

Circuit Du Sore Legs - Part Trois (Track Event)

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Ware, Hertfordshire

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon

Star5

(12 reviews)

FilledTicket£20 – £32
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
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Chasing Numbers - The Summer Season Run

Friday, 9 Jun 2023

Chasing Numbers - The Summer Season Run

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Egham, Surrey

Participants

ultramarathon, marathon, 5k, 10k

Star4.5

(3 reviews)

FilledTicket£22 – £34
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat trail
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Denbies Marathon & Half Marathon

Saturday, 17 Jun 2023

Denbies Marathon & Half Marathon

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Dorking, Surrey

Participants

half marathon, marathon

FilledTicket£37.95 – £39.95
Booking perksFlat trail
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Midnight Marathon, Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon
Booked 1 time this week

Saturday, 1 Jul 2023

Midnight Marathon, Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon

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Dartford, Kent

Participants

half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

Star4

(8 reviews)

FilledTicket£27 – £39
Booking perksGreat atmosphereTrail
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Great British Bake Run 2023
Booked 2 times this week

Sunday, 2 Jul 2023

Great British Bake Run 2023

LocationIndicator

Egham, Surrey

Participants

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon

Star5

(3 reviews)

FilledTicket£24 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphereTrail
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North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunday, 9 Jul 2023

North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon

LocationIndicator

Reigate, Surrey

Participants

marathon, half marathon

Star4.5

(39 reviews)

FilledTicket£37 – £45
Booking perksGreat atmosphereHilly trail
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 Summer Marathon & Half Marathon

Saturday, 5 Aug 2023

Summer Marathon & Half Marathon

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Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Participants

half marathon, marathon

FilledTicket£31.50 – £33.50
Booking perksFlat trail
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About Marathons in London

The famous marathon distance (26.2 miles) is loved by participants and spectators alike. People run marathons for many different reasons, either for a loved one, for 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?

If you're thinking of running a marathon, London is not only the most popular but also one of the flattest around, so it's a great place to push for a PB. But, it is balloted and you can expect stiff competition for places. If you do miss out on a place, there are still many other great races right here in London. The Richmond Marathon, part of the RunFest, has a comparatively tiny field (around 400 entries) but follows an especially pretty route through Kew Gardens. If you need something a little more low key, Hermes Running do the Thames Meander Marathon & Half in spring, summer and winter.

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. Both these times are about 20 minutes faster than the global average. Top tip, don't worry about what others are doing, or who overtakes you, stick to your game plan and enjoy the ride.

If you're interested in knowing how fast you can really go in London, the world record for women was set in London by our very own Paula Radcliffe in 2003 at 2h15m and is still proving tough to beat. The men's record was beaten in Berlin in 2018 by Eliud Kipchoge and at 2:01:39 is pushing close to breaking the elusive 2 hour barrier.

How do you train for a marathon?

You definitely need to invest in some training for a marathon, so check out our 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.

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