Marathons
- Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April24APR
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34Partnered - Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend30APR
Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Running ‧26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£35C-19 PlanPartnered - Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend30APR
Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ Milton Keynes26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£12 – £140 - Big Way Round2MAY
Big Way Round
Running ‧ Winchester31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 19.0 mi • 14.0 mi£27 – £39C-19 PlanPartnered - 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 PlanPartnered - Devon Coast Challenge13MAY
Devon Coast Challenge
Running ‧ Ilfracombe48.5 mi • 26.0 mi£65 – £180C-19 PlanPartnered - The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k15MAY
The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k
Running ‧ Naseby35.0 mi • 26.6 mi • 13.4 mi • 6.2 mi£23 – £50C-19 PlanPartnered - Sublime Peterborough Marathon22MAY
Sublime Peterborough Marathon
Marathon ‧ Peterborough26.2 mi£44.75 – £46.75C-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 PlanPartnered - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k28MAY
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £29C-19 PlanPartnered - Race The Tide28MAY
Race The Tide
Running ‧ Mothecombe28.5 mi • 15.5 mi • 8.5 mi£26 – £50C-19 PlanPartnered - Superheroes Challenge30MAY
Superheroes Challenge
Running ‧ HorseheathC-19 Plan - The New Forest Rattler Endurance Weekend4JUN
The New Forest Rattler Endurance Weekend
Multi-Sport ‧ Rockford102.0 mi • 84.0 mi • 47.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.6 mi • 0.9 mi£20 – £41.23C-19 PlanPartnered - Rocket Race Orbiter4JUN
Rocket Race Orbiter
Running ‧ Tollard Royal26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£20 – £32C-19 PlanPartnered - 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 PlanPartnered - Race to the Tower4JUN
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - Ladybower Trail Marathon10JUN
Ladybower Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Hope Valley26.2 mi - 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 PlanPartnered - Race to the King18JUN
Race to the King
Running ‧ Arundel53.6 mi • 30.2 mi • 23.4 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon18JUN
Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Malpas73.9 mi • 36.7 mi • 34.5 mi • 32.8 mi • 28.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.3 mi • 17.2 mi • 16.4 mi • 14.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.4 mi • 7.1 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.2 mi • 5.5 mi • 3.7 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.4 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-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 PlanPartnered - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle2JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle140.4 mi • 111.8 mi • 76.9 mi • 75.5 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 • 7.7 mi • 6.2 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.2 mi£30 – £338C-19 Plan - North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon3JUL
North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Reigate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£34 – £40 - Lancaster Marathon17JUL
Lancaster Marathon
Marathon ‧ Lancaster26.1 mi£50 – £52C-19 Plan
MarathonsAbout 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.