Marathons in London
Nearby Marathons in London
See all- Virgin Money London Marathon2OCT
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi - 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 - Richmond Runfest10SEP
Richmond Runfest
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - 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 - Kempton Park 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon - April4APR
Kempton Park 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon - April
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames26.2 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £30 - The Chelmsford Marathon & Half16OCT
The Chelmsford Marathon & Half
Running ‧ Chelmsford26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£28 – £44C-19 Plan - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer6AUG
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42C-19 Plan - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – March6MAR
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – March
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi - Running Tribe Series - Race 3, Course 327MAR
Running Tribe Series - Race 3, Course 3
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£48 – £53.30C-19 Plan - Royal Windsor River Trail Run - October2OCT
Royal Windsor River Trail Run - October
Running ‧ Windsor26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£23 – £40C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 4, Course 123APR
Running Tribe Series - Race 4, Course 1
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£42 – £47.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 5, Course 228MAY
Running Tribe Series - Race 5, Course 2
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 6, Course 325JUN
Running Tribe Series - Race 6, Course 3
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 7, Course 123JUL
Running Tribe Series - Race 7, Course 1
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter6NOV
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£34 – £42 - Running Tribe Series - Race 8, Course 227AUG
Running Tribe Series - Race 8, Course 2
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 9, Course 324SEP
Running Tribe Series - Race 9, Course 3
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 10, Course 122OCT
Running Tribe Series - Race 10, Course 1
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 11, Course 225NOV
Running Tribe Series - Race 11, Course 2
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 12, Course 318DEC
Running Tribe Series - Race 12, Course 3
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 Plan - Dulux London Revolution Trails24SEP
Dulux London Revolution Trails
Running ‧ Marlow32.2 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.7 mi£34 – £54 - North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon3JUL
North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Reigate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£34 – £40 - Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon9APR
Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham26.2 mi • 13.1 mi - The Fox23APR
The Fox
Running ‧ Godalming37.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi
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.