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- Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - September18SEP
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(2) - Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend30APR
Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Running ‧26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£35C-19 Plan - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra7MAY
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£24 – £52C-19 Plan(31) - Running GP Oulton Park - November28NOV
Running GP Oulton Park - November
Running ‧ Little Budworth26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32 - Race to the King18JUN
Race to the King
Running ‧ Arundel53.6 mi • 30.2 mi • 23.4 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan(3) - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer6AUG
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42C-19 Plan(34) - 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(54) - 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(3) - Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland27FEB
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland
Running ‧ Bamburgh35.2 mi • 27.2 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.5 miCharity places(43) - The Maverick Adidas Terrex X Series Exmoor4JUN
The Maverick Adidas Terrex X Series Exmoor
Running ‧ Lynton35.4 mi • 26.1 mi • 12.4 mi • 9.3 mi£30 – £60C-19 Plan(10) - New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k11SEP
New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Brockenhurst26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 miC-19 Plan(5) - Andover Trail Marathon4SEP
Andover Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Enham Alamein26.2 mi£25 – £35C-19 Plan(1) - Jurassic Trail East Meets West23APR
Jurassic Trail East Meets West
Running ‧ Bridport26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.7 mi • 3.1 mi£17.50 – £32.50C-19 Plan(6) - Eden Project Marathon and Half Marathon9OCT
Eden Project Marathon and Half Marathon
Running ‧ Saint Austell26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£30 – £37 - Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k9OCT
Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
Running ‧ Litton Cheney26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £30C-19 Plan(6) - Bridport FREEDOM Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10km28MAR
Bridport FREEDOM Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10km
Running ‧ Bridport26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£15 – £30C-19 Plan - Conwy Marathon25SEP
Conwy Marathon
Running ‧ Llandudno26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 10.0 mi£24 – £43.95C-19 Plan - Dulux London Revolution Trails14MAY
Dulux London Revolution Trails
Running ‧ Marlow32.2 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.7 mi£34 – £54(1) - Lancaster Marathon17JUL
Lancaster Marathon
Marathon ‧ Lancaster26.1 mi£50 – £52C-19 Plan - Race The Tide28MAY
Race The Tide
Running ‧ Mothecombe28.5 mi • 15.5 mi • 8.5 mi£26 – £50C-19 Plan(37) - Tsunami Ocean Trails17JUN
Tsunami Ocean Trails
Running ‧ The Wharf75.0 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 16.0 mi • 7.5 mi£26 – £102C-19 Plan(19) - The Tissington Trail Marathon24APR
The Tissington Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Ashbourne26.2 miC-19 Plan(11) - Ladybower Trail Marathon11JUN
Ladybower Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Hope Valley26.2 mi(3) - Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon - February6FEB
Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Hamster, Redford26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi
About Marathons in the UK
Marathons are 26.2 miles long (or 42.2k) and make up some of the most popular and spectacular races held in the UK. People run marathons for many different reasons, either for a loved one, 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?
The most famous is the London Marathon, which last year produced a record 40,000+ finishers and over 800,000 spectators flooded the streets to cheer them on. If you're thinking of running a marathon, London is not only the most popular but also one of the flattest, so it's a great place to push for a PB. If you missed out on a ballot place, other super flat marathons include ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, Brighton Marathon, and Edinburgh Marathon. These are held in the spring / early summer, around the same time as the London Marathon. If you're looking for something a little more off the beaten path, the New Forest Marathon, Baxters Loch Ness Marathon (watch out for Nessie) and Yorkshire Marathon all run from late summer into autumn.
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. This is significantly faster than the global average of around 4h13m and 4h42m for men and women respectively. Don't focus too much on what others are doing, keep your own pace and don't worry if you're overtaken by an inflatable T-Rex, they can be pretty speedy!
Keep in mind that your finishing time can be greatly affected by the course, some marathons are particularly fast (e.g. Berlin, London), and the average time for different marathons can vary - make sure you check out the course maps and elevation profiles to get a feel for the route.
For trivia fans, the world record for women was set in London by Paula Radcliffe in 2003 at 2h15m25s and is still proving tough to beat. The men's record was beaten in Berlin in 2018 by Eliud Kipchoge and at 2h01m39s is pushing close to breaking the elusive 2 hour barrier.
How do you train for a marathon?
To ensure you are ready come race day, check out our free marathon 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.