Marathon finish times typically range from 3 hours to 6 hours. The average UK marathon finish time is around 4 hours 30 minutes.
How long do I need to train for a marathon?
Most runners need 16–20 weeks of dedicated marathon training. A solid base of half marathon-level running fitness is recommended before starting a plan.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Tesla, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6, United KingdomTue, 20 Oct 2026
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The Scary Scamper is part of our Halloween Series of races:
For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance.
You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra.
But your time limit is 7 hours.
Suitable for walkers or runners.
Tough off-road course (see tab section).
You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra
Other available medals in the Halloween series are:
‘The Witches Whisk’
‘The Creepy Crawl’
‘The Ghostly Gallop’
‘The Petrified Pootle’
‘The Spooky Sprint’
‘The Zombie Shuffle’
Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar.
Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words physical.growth.shelf
Can’t make Race Day?
Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.