Marathons
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- Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Jurassic Coast16OCT
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Jurassic Coast
Marathon ‧ Wareham82.0 mi • 32.9 mi • 27.3 mi • 13.0 mi • 8.7 mi£30 – £160 - Salisbury Plain Marathon/Half Marathon5DEC
Salisbury Plain Marathon/Half Marathon
Running ‧ Shipton Bellinger26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£28 – £38(1) - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K28MAY2021
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £49 - Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon28AUG
Magna Carta Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(6) - The Twilight Friday Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon30JUL
The Twilight Friday Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Ilford31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£23 – £50(1) - The Twilight Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon31JUL
The Twilight Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Ilford31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£23 – £50(6) - Whitworth Trail Marathon15AUG
Whitworth Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Whitworth31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.8 mi£23 – £37(4) - Ladybower Trail Marathon11JUN2021
Ladybower Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Hope Valley26.2 mi£32.50 – £35(3) - The Fox18SEP
The Fox
Running ‧ Godalming37.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi£54 – £90(34) - The Tissington Trail Marathon22NOV
The Tissington Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Ashbourne26.2 mi£35 – £37(11) - Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon - February6FEB2021
Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Hamster, Redford26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£18 – £38 - The Rock Hard Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K4SEP
The Rock Hard Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ South Milton32.0 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.5 mi£7 – £37 - Race The Tide18SEP
Race The Tide
Running ‧ Mothecombe28.5 mi • 15.5 mi • 8.5 mi£26 – £62(37) - Jewson Barnstaple Marathon and Half Marathon 202026SEP
Jewson Barnstaple Marathon and Half Marathon 2020
Running ‧ Barnstaple26.0 mi • 13.0 mi£26 – £32 - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer7AUG
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(34) - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra18SEP
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £50(30) - Are You Shore? 25JUL
Are You Shore?
Marathon ‧ Brightlingsea26.2 mi£36 – £38 - Conwy Marathon25SEP2021
Conwy Marathon
Running ‧ Llandudno26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 10.0 mi£24 – £42 - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia9OCT
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia
Running ‧ Caernarfon83.3 mi • 32.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 14.3 mi • 10.6 mi£30 – £160(19) - Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k10OCT
Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
Running ‧ Litton Cheney26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £30(6) - Remembrance Sunday - Marathon & 6hr Challenge8NOV
Remembrance Sunday - Marathon & 6hr Challenge
Marathon ‧ Brightlingsea26.2 mi£36 – £38 - Hell of A Hill Marathon 5 Day Challenge11NOV
Hell of A Hill Marathon 5 Day Challenge
Running ‧ Heath Charnock130.0 mi • 26.2 mi£36 – £170(4) - Kings Forest Trail Ultra Marathon, Marathon & Half16OCT
Kings Forest Trail Ultra Marathon, Marathon & Half
Running ‧ Bury Saint Edmunds31.1 mi • 26.2 mi£28 – £34 - Rayne'deer Run6DEC
Rayne'deer Run
Marathon ‧ Rayne26.2 mi£32 – £34
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.