Marathons in London
Nearby Marathons in London
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Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi(48) - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K11SEP
Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£48.50(4) - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter7NOV
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(31) - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer7AUG
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi(34) - Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon28AUG
Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(6) - The Fox18SEP
The Fox
Running ‧ Godalming37.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi£54 – £90(34) - The Surrey Hills Challenge26SEP
The Surrey Hills Challenge
Running ‧ Woking37.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£2 - Thames Meander Virtual Event - 5km, 10km, 5mile, 10mile, Half Marathon & Marathon7AUG
Thames Meander Virtual Event - 5km, 10km, 5mile, 10mile, Half Marathon & Marathon
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 5.0 mi • 3.1 mi£17 – £39 - The October Virtual Marathon1OCT
The October Virtual Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi£15
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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.