Marathons in Scotland

Head down to the Causeway Coast for one of the most scenic marathons in the world. Enjoy this stunning route filled with beaches, bays and cliffs and event visit one of the greatest natural wonders of the UK. An awesome event for runners of all abilities and nature lovers alike. 

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Causeway Coast Marathon

Explore the stunning Solway Coast, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cumbria in the marathon route which provides endless stunning views. Possibly one of the flattest marathons out there, this could be your chance to experience marathon running for the first time or zoom to set a new PB!

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Solway Coast Marathon

Runners will love this scenic Marathon and Half Marathon in Cumbria. A perfect early summer run, the route is flat and beautifully scenic. Come and try out your first marathon and earn your finisher's medal.

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Run Cumbria Solway Marathon & Half Marathon

Run in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest in this epic running festival. With 4 distances on offer, this event is the perfect opportunity to push yourself to new heights, or give a new distance a try. With a mid-level difficulty, this looped course will have some exciting sections to take on.

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Hamsterley Forest Running Festival

Partnering for the first time with Tees Not Trees, this Impact Marathon event is host to stunning views, a fulfilling community aspect, and a good cause. Run one of three distances over 3 days and help leave our planet better than we found it.

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Scotland X Impact Marathon

Take in the picturesque scenery of Hamsterley forest as you take on the 6.2 mile lap course. With a variety of distances on offer this race is perfect for all abilities of runners. This race is a great introduction for all looking to tackle trails for the first time, join to earn your medal. 

Hamsterley Forest Running Festival 2022

This is a challenging Trail Marathon with just over 6000 feet of ascent, but the views available are well worth the effort. The half marathon route also offer a challenging run with some of the same great views.

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Wooler Trail Marathon & Half

The SixPack Marathon Challenge comprises six bespoke multi-terrain routes in your chosen area that, when completed, add up to the full marathon distance of 42+ kilometres or 26.2 miles.

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Glasgow SixPack Marathon Challenge

Available to runners of all abilities the Virtual New Year Run is designed to get you fit and healthy and energised for the next 12 months. Your goal is to rack up the marathon distance of 26.2 miles in January, finishing with one final on the last day of January.

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Virtual New Year Run

With a choice of 4 train running distances and 1 mountain bike, over a course of 3 days, this event has something for everyone. The route is a mix of off-road, tracks, and forest paths, with beautiful scenery at every turn.

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LochNess360° Challenge

Not just a race, but an entire running festival. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere.

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon & Half Marathon

The Kong Mountain Marathon is a new annual event and is designed to test both orienteering and fell running skills in extreme wild country terrain in Scotland.

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Marathons in Scotland

Causeway Coast Marathon

Solway Coast Marathon

Run Cumbria Solway Marathon & Half Marathon

Hamsterley Forest Running Festival

Scotland X Impact Marathon

Hamsterley Forest Running Festival 2022

Wooler Trail Marathon & Half

Glasgow SixPack Marathon Challenge

Virtual New Year Run

LochNess360° Challenge

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon & Half Marathon

Kong Mountain Marathon

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