Marathons in England

England is home to 11 marathons in our database in United Kingdom, spread across cities including Abingdon, Brighton, Brockenhurst, and Chester, and more.

The region hosts an Abbott World Marathon Major — London Marathon — putting it among the most sought-after destinations on the global racing calendar. London Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 57,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

AbingdonEnglandUnited Kingdom

Abingdon Marathon

The Abingdon Marathon is a traditional multi-lap race in Oxfordshire, drawing about 1,000 finishers each October on a flat, fast course at the Abingdon Airfield. The four-lap format on closed airfield roads is popular with UK runners chasing personal bests. October cool English weather and the simple, traffic-free course make it one of Britain's fastest autumn marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

BrightonEnglandUnited Kingdom

Brighton Marathon

The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's largest spring marathons, with more than 11,000 finishers running from Preston Park to a finish at Hove Lawns on Kingsway. The course passes the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Marina, and a mid-course out-and-back on Madeira Drive before the final miles through Hove to the seafront. April race-day atmosphere in Brighton — with crowds on the seafront — makes it a favourite UK destination marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

ChesterEnglandUnited Kingdom

Chester Marathon

The Chester Marathon attracts about 5,000 finishers each October through England's Roman walled city. The course passes the Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Dee River on flat Cheshire terrain. October autumn weather and the historic Roman-heritage setting make it one of northwest England's most popular marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

World Marathon Major

LondonEnglandUnited Kingdom

London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon is one of the world's most popular races, famous for its incredible charity fundraising and electric atmosphere. The fast course passes Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark, Canary Wharf, and finishes on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. With gentle undulations and around 127 metres of total climbing, it consistently produces fast times — including Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:30 men's world record and Tigst Assefa's 2:15:41 women's-only world record, both set at the 2026 race.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

ManchesterEnglandUnited Kingdom

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 28k finishers on an urban road in Manchester, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at Old Trafford. One of the UK's fastest courses, with no significant hills.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

Milton KeynesEnglandUnited Kingdom

Milton Keynes Marathon

The Milton Keynes Marathon draws about 4,000 finishers each May through Britain's planned new-town city of redways and roundabouts. The course follows the linear park system, passes the Xscape dome, and uses the wide boulevards and traffic-free redways that define Milton Keynes. May spring weather and a flat, fast course make it popular with runners chasing personal bests in the Home Counties.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

BrockenhurstEnglandUnited Kingdom

New Forest Marathon

The New Forest Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each September on a forest road in Brockenhurst, United Kingdom. Natural scenery and the presence of free-roaming animals make it distinct from urban UK marathons. The route passes heathland, forest roads, roaming ponies, and open stretches through the national park. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027

LeedsEnglandUnited Kingdom

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon honours the Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend and MND campaigner, drawing approximately 4,380 finishers each May through Yorkshire's largest city. The course passes Kirkstall Abbey, Roundhay Park, and the Leeds city centre before finishing outside Headingley Stadium. May's Yorkshire spring and enthusiastic local crowds make it one of northern England's most emotional community marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027

Stratford-upon-AvonEnglandUnited Kingdom

Shakespeare Marathon

The Shakespeare Marathon draws approximately 1,153 finishers each April on a historic town and rural road in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. Its literary branding gives it one of the clearest thematic identities in UK marathon running. The course passes the River Avon, Shakespeare-linked town landmarks, and Warwickshire village roads. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

SouthamptonEnglandUnited Kingdom

Southampton Marathon

The Southampton Marathon draws approximately 1,350 finishers each April on an urban road in Southampton, United Kingdom. The event combines big-city logistics with a smaller-field atmosphere than London's spring marathon scene. The route passes the old walls area, parks, and port-city roads connected to the south coast waterfront. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027

YorkEnglandUnited Kingdom

Yorkshire Marathon

The Yorkshire Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each October on a scenic loop through the Yorkshire Wolds and York city centre. The course passes York Minster, the medieval city walls, and the rolling East Yorkshire countryside. October autumn colours and a fast but rolling profile make it one of England's most popular autumn marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

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NewportWalesUnited Kingdom· 134 km away

Newport Marathon Festival

The Newport Marathon Festival draws approximately 1,999 finishers each April on an urban road in Newport, United Kingdom. It is widely regarded as one of the fastest full marathons in Wales. The route passes the River Usk, city bridges, and wide roads used for one of Wales's faster marathon layouts. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

CardiffWalesUnited Kingdom· 151 km away

Cardiff Marathon

The Cardiff Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at Cardiff Castle. The route passes Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Stadium, and Bute Park. Mostly flat with minor rises around the bay.

Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027

LlanberisWalesUnited Kingdom· 213 km away

Marathon Eryri

The Marathon Eryri draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on a mountain road in Llanberis, United Kingdom. It is one of the UK's iconic tough road marathons and rewards strength more than pace ambition. The course passes mountain lakes, steep Welsh road sections, and dramatic Snowdonia views almost throughout. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Saturday, 24 October 2026

DeauvilleNormandyFrance· 333 km away

Marathon de Deauville

The Marathon de Deauville runs through Normandy's glamorous seaside resort and the Pays d'Auge countryside, drawing about 2,500 finishers each November. The course passes the Deauville boardwalk, Les Planches beach promenade, and the Norman half-timbered villages. November brisk sea air and coastal flatness define this chic Normandy marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026

BrugesBelgium· 334 km away

Bruges Marathon

The Bruges Marathon attracts about 2,500 finishers through the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Bruges in Belgium. The course passes the Belfry, the Markt square, and the canals that earned Bruges the nickname 'Venice of the North.' Flat Flemish terrain and fairy-tale scenery make it one of Europe's most picturesque small marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

CaenNormandyFrance· 344 km away

Marathon de Caen

The Marathon de Caen draws approximately 2,500 finishers each May through the Norman capital rebuilt after D-Day. The course passes the Caen Memorial, the Château de Caen, and the Orne River on flat Calvados terrain. May's Normandy spring and the city's powerful WWII heritage make it one of northern France's most meaningful regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

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