Marathons in Scotland
Scotland is home to 2 marathons in our database in United Kingdom, spread across cities including Edinburgh and Inverness.
Edinburgh Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 30,000 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.
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BelfastNorthern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 273 km away
Belfast Marathon
The Belfast Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers on an urban road in Belfast, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at the City Hall. The route passes the Titanic Quarter, Stormont, and the Lagan towpath. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
YorkEnglandUnited Kingdom· 349 km away
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
LeedsEnglandUnited Kingdom· 352 km away
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
ManchesterEnglandUnited Kingdom· 372 km away
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
ChesterEnglandUnited Kingdom· 395 km away
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
LlanberisWalesUnited Kingdom· 401 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