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- Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer8AUG
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(34) - The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon5APR
The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Charing26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22 – £32(34) - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra19SEP
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £50(30) - Ladybower Trail Marathon13JUN
Ladybower Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Hope Valley26.2 mi£32.50 – £35(3) - Escape The City 29AUG
Escape The City
Running ‧ Dalkeith80.0 mi • 40.0 mi • 26.2 mi£40 – £160 - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter7NOV
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(31) - Nottingham Christmas Marathon, Half, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run5DEC
Nottingham Christmas Marathon, Half, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Running ‧ Nottingham26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£6 – £38(9) - The Purbeck Running Festival - Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10K & 5K19SEP
The Purbeck Running Festival - Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Swanage45.0 mi • 27.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£11 – £54 - The North Dorset Village Marathon3MAY
The North Dorset Village Marathon
Marathon ‧ Sturminster Newton27.3 mi£36 – £38 - Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Exmoor4APR
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Exmoor
Running ‧ East Dean32.8 mi • 26.3 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£33 – £66(1) - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Peak District18JUL
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Peak District
Running ‧ Bakewell82.0 mi • 33.6 mi • 26.1 mi • 16.2 mi • 6.2 mi£30 – £160 - Ministry Of Track5SEP
Ministry Of Track
Running ‧ Bury Saint Edmunds26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£6 – £30 - Andover Trail Marathon6SEP
Andover Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Enham Alamein26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£25 – £35(1) - Stroud Trail Event3MAY
Stroud Trail Event
Running ‧ Stroud35.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.5 mi£20.50 – £47.50(2) - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia10OCT
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia
Running ‧ Caernarfon83.3 mi • 32.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 14.3 mi • 10.6 mi£30 – £160(19) - The Hampshire Hoppit21JUN
The Hampshire Hoppit
Marathon ‧ Kingsclere26.2 miCharity places(6) - North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon5JUL
North Downs Way Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Reigate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £40(12) - Strathclyde Loch Marathon, Half & Fun Run22NOV
Strathclyde Loch Marathon, Half & Fun Run
Running ‧ Bellshill26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £54(3) - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Jurassic Coast17OCT
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 - Conwy Marathon27SEP
Conwy Marathon
Running ‧ Llandudno26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 10.0 mi£24 – £42 - Huddersfield Marathon & Half Marathon7JUN
Huddersfield Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Huddersfield26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£15 – £28(6) - Halifax Marathon & Half Marathon28JUN
Halifax Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Halifax26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£25 – £37(7) - The Tissington Trail Marathon26APR
The Tissington Trail Marathon
Marathon ‧ Ashbourne26.2 mi£35 – £37(11) - The Shere 42k, Half & 10k11JUL
The Shere 42k, Half & 10k
Running ‧ Shere26.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£20 – £45(3)
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.