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Marathons in England, UK

England, UK currently has 109 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Ambleside, Gerrards Cross, Budleigh Salterton and Colchester have the largest concentration of events.

June (20), April (18) and May (17) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 20 annual marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

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Upcoming marathons in England, UK

All 109 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

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Largest marathon events in England, UK

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

When marathons happen in England, UK

January
6 upcoming races
February
8 upcoming races
March
10 upcoming races
April
18 upcoming races
May
17 upcoming races
June
20 upcoming races
July
2 upcoming races
August
6 upcoming races
September
5 upcoming races
November
11 upcoming races
December
6 upcoming races

England cities with the most marathons

Ambleside
3 upcoming races
Gerrards Cross
3 upcoming races
Budleigh Salterton
3 upcoming races
Colchester
3 upcoming races
Northampton
3 upcoming races
Bath
2 upcoming races
Andover
2 upcoming races
Brighton
2 upcoming races

Annual events awaiting their next date

These marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.

  • Potters ’Arf Marathon
    Stoke-on-Trent, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    MarathonFun RunHalf Marathon - walkHalf Marathon - run - solo/relay ~2,000 runners
  • Isle of Wight Marathon
    Cowes, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Marathon ~191 runners
  • Gatliff Marathon
    Edenbridge, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Marathon25K50K Ultra ~95 runners
  • Atlantic Coast Challenge
    Hayle, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Day 1: 42.2K - Nr Padstow - PerranporthDay 2: 42.2K - Perranporth - Upton TowansDay 3: 44.3K - Lelant - Lands End
  • Bath & Bristol Railway Races Autumn
    Bath, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    2K Fun Run10KHalf Marathon25K +2 more
  • Battersea Park Running Festival
    London, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' 1KHalf Marathon (5 laps)Marathon (11 x laps)
  • Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra & 10K
    Eastbourne, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KMarathon52K / 32.4 mile Ultra
  • Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
    Chelmsford, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Half MarathonMarathon
  • Chester Marathon
    Chester, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Mini Marathon (~ 1 mile)Marathon
  • Chester Metric Marathon
    Chester, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Metric Marathon (26.2K)
  • Ely Runfest
    Ely, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf MarathonMarathon66K Ultra
  • EnduranceLife North York Moors
    Scarborough, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf MarathonMarathon34.3 mile Ultra
  • EnduranceLife Suffolk
    Saxmundham, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf MarathonMarathon32.7 mile Ultra
  • Grand Canal Canter: Autumn
    Tiverton, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf MarathonMarathon
  • Kielder Marathon
    Hexham, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    MarathonSaturday events:10K RunGravel Duathlon: 10K Run + 34K Bike + 6.4K Run - solo/relay
  • Langdale Marathon & Half Marathon
    Ambleside, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Half MarathonMarathon
  • Maverick South Downs Trail Run
    Horndean, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Short: 5KMiddle: 9K21K Half Marathon42K Marathon +1 more
  • Running Tribe Race: October
    Gerrards Cross, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf MarathonMarathon40 miles Ultra
  • The Abingdon Marathon
    Abingdon, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Marathon
  • Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile
    York, England Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10 milesMarathon

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Marathons in England, UK: common questions

How many marathons are there in England, UK?
RaceRove currently lists 109 upcoming marathons in England, UK with a confirmed date, plus 20 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
How long is a marathon?
A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
Which England cities have the most marathons?
By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Ambleside (3), Gerrards Cross (3), Budleigh Salterton (3), Colchester (3) and Northampton (3).
When is marathon season in England, UK?
Of the upcoming marathons listed, the busiest months are June (20), April (18) and May (17).
What is the biggest marathon in England, UK?
By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in England, UK is the Brighton Marathon & 10K, with about 2,000 runners across all of its distances.

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