Marathon Running Events 2026–2027

Phoenix Manchester is bringing you another Friday event - at the request of our runners! This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park.  We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.  Run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Race brief: A race brief is sent a week before the event which is mandatory reading for all participants. Chosen charity: TBC Start Time: Earliest start 8am. Rock up and Run 8am onwards.  Registration from 7.30am.  All runners should be finished by 3.30pm Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE Race Distance: Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Terrain: Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. Aid station: We have a well-stocked vegetarian aid station all day, with many vegan items as well as gluten free/free from items. For example: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, usually some form of cake, squash, full sugar cola, etc. Allergies: If you have severe and life threatening allergies, please bring your own food, as we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination. Profile: The overall course has very little elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route. Toilets and changing rooms available at Race HQ.              Parking available for 75 cars at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis. Additional Parking for upto 100 cars is available across the river at Sale Water Park (15min walk from the start). There is also additional public and paid parking around Chorlton Water Park.

Phoenix Running Hampshire is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our event 'Autumn Feisty Phoenix Day 1'. This course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, whether you're going for a GFA, a 'Road Marathon', or simply want to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then please join us. It's always a party with Phoenix. This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours. Five for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry! We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500. The event will be based in the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run, we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Not sure? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance. Simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.

About the event Come and join Saturn Running for our Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are! The lowest entry price for all distances is available to members only and is £10.00 lower than the full price. You can become a member by logging into your profile and purchasing one of the membership schemes. As well as the cheapest entry price, a member is guaranteed entry to the run and gets a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend! Distance & Time This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions) and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like subject to UK athletics age restrictions (please see the restrictions below). We will have a 3k turn point and 5k turn point within the lap which is available to allow our younger runners to comply with the UK Athletics distance rules. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available. Course The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is a mixture with approximately 60% of it on a well-made path / tarmac. The remainder is grass and light trail which can get muddy at certain times of the year. Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn. Medals & Pins As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will get one of our amazing themed medals! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement. Goody Bag Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners. Aid Table We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table. Special Event If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Venue Facilities Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. Bag drop is near the start and finish area. Runners should be aware the bag drop is not staffed and items are left at the sole responsibility of the participant. No liability for lost items will be accepted by the Organiser. Car Parking There is a large pay on exit carpark at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up Final race day instructions will be sent out via email in the week leading up to the event and this will contain full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. Other Information There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Headphones are allowed. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users.

Discover the Ultimate Trail Running Experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services Get ready for a unique running adventure starting from one of the greenest motorway service stations in the UK — Skelton Lake Services off the M1 (J45). This eco-friendly hub is a hidden gem for nature lovers and twitchers (that’s bird watchers!) featuring a bird hide on the rooftop with amazing wildlife viewing opportunities. Plus, all runners have full access to the onsite facilities — and for every participant, 50p is donated to the RSPB to support the wonderful work they do. The Course: Explore Rothwell Country Park This trail event begins right behind the services and heads into the scenic Rothwell Country Park, a beautiful blend of woodland, riverside paths, grass trail, and a touch of road. Expect one friendly undulation that rewards you with an incredible view of Leeds City Centre — it’s a highlight past runners rave about! Whether you’re chasing a medal, a personal best, or just a day outdoors, the variety of terrain makes this one of our favourite courses. With multiple distances and a generous 6.5-hour cut-off, both walkers and runners are welcome. Support on Course - - Water & feed stations roughly every 3 miles - - - Bring a reusable cup or bottle — we aim to be cupless & eco-focused - - - Friendly marshals offering encouragement every step of the way - Cross the finish line to: ✅ A bespoke medal ✅ Delicious Kebabs ✅ Hot & cold drinks — because nothing beats a post-run cup of tea! We love a social finish area, so make sure you stick around and celebrate with fellow runners. Headphone Policy For safety, large over-ear headphones are not permitted. If needed, please use: - - Bone-conducting headphones, or - - - One ear in, one ear out - There may be unmarshalled road crossings, so stay alert. - Event Venue & Parking Leeds Skelton Lake Services, M1 J45, Skelton, Leeds LS9 0AS what3words: ///vivid.larger.erase Plenty of FREE parking — please follow marshal instructions Car sharing encouraged to reduce environmental impact Registration & Start Times Registration opens from 07:30am — arrive early to park, register, and use facilities. - - - - - - Distance - - - Start Time - - - TRA Licensed - - - - - - - - - Marathon - - - 08:30 - - - ✅ - - - - - - - 20 Miles - - - 08:30 - - - ✅ - - - - - - - Half Marathon - - - 09:00 - - - ✅ - - - - - - - 6.7 Miles - - - 09:30 - - - ✅ - - - Transfers & Deferrals You can manage your own transfer directly on our website — quick and hassle-free.   Why You’ll Love This Event  - - Trail running in Leeds - - - Bird watching and nature routes - - - Ideal for beginners & experienced trail runners - - - Stunning scenery with city views - - - Supportive community atmosphere -

Phoenix Running Hampshire is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our event 'Autumn Feisty Phoenix Day 2'. This course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, whether you're going for a GFA, a 'Road Marathon', or simply want to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then please join us. It's always a party with Phoenix. This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours. Five for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry! We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500. The event will be based in the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run, we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Not sure? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance. Simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. The postcode for your sat nav for parking is SO23 9NP which is the East Winchester Park & Ride (St. Catherine's). Look for 'Area 5' which is the closest to Park & Ride toilets and the start. Parking charges apply on Saturdays (Sundays are free) which is £3.50 for the day, or £1.80 for up to 3 hours. Payment can be made via Ringo (location code is 2547) or pay with via contactless.

We’ll be heading back to the lovely Rosliston Forest again in for a stomp around in the mud with our special short format. The runs will be a little shorter than usual, only 4 hours long on a 4km loop, but you can still expect the full Rasselbock experience on the day! You may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full four hours, or you may choose to finish just one, either way, you will be a finisher and receive your bespoke medal* when you tap out. If you're after the Rasselbock love and care, but everything on a smaller scale with fewer runners around then this has to be the event for you.

We’re excited to bring you the first of our STAR Backyard Trail Events, starting in the lovely village of Peaslake. This is the first of three events, with Holmbury St. Mary and Shere following soon (dates to be confirmed). How It Works: The event runs for 3 hours from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. You’ll aim to complete as many 5km laps as you can in that time. No chip timing—just a race number to wear and a wristband for every lap you complete. NEW THIS YEAR - Team Event: Enter as a team of three, each individual runs one loop then passes the baton (or similar) onto the next individual. Each runner must stay in their turn and the winning team will be decided by the amount of laps or in the case where teams have completed the same number of laps, it will be decided on the team with the quicker time. The Course: Starting at Peaslake Village Hall, the route heads clockwise through the Walking Bottom Car Park, followed by a gentle 2km ascent up towards Pitch Hill. After that, it’s mostly downhill back to the start to mark off your lap. Heads Up: This is a head torch event, so be sure to bring one to light your way. Important Info: • Date: Friday 27th November 2026 • Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm (arrive by 5:45pm) • Location: Peaslake Community Hall, Peaslake, Surrey GU5 9RR • Entry Fee: £20.00 (Individual) or £50.00 (Team) includes refreshments • Parking: Free parking at Walking Bottom Car Park and nearby spots. Just remember not to block any rights of way. Prizes Winners of both the Men’s and Women’s races will take home a prize! Prizes for each member of the winning team! Whether you want to tackle one lap or as many as you can, it’s all about enjoying the run and pushing your limits. See you there! A pre race email will be sent to you on the Wednesday before the event starts.

Turkey Trot - come join us for a little trot around the Suffolk countryside as a mark of Thanksgiving. LOCATION: Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX It's a six-hour event, starting at  9am to run as far as you can during the time.  We have a 10.5k loop with a mix of road and trail.         For this event we intend to use the BACK QUACK route You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.         You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th. This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further. Parking is included in your entry.   On the day We will position a marshal  in the car park to assist you with your parking and direct you then onto the venue. You will then proceed to the Race Registration area to collect your bib numbers.         There will be a space for baggage in the hut near the start but these are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables. The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station, the Race director will call you all to the start line.  It will be a mass start.         Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.         The terrain consists of road and trail.  Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential. We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finishers Medal Option your medal choice will be a standard finisher medal) We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are only available on our Zig Zag Running website

The race from the pub Choice of 8 Miles, 16 Miles, or Marathon distances Come and join us to celebrate all things Unicorn,  around the valley of Ironbridge, in Shropshire. The race will consist of 3 laps for the full marathon and 2 for the 16 miles ( Metric Marathon). There is also an option of 8 miles as well. Parking 2 minutes walk away and 9am start. Route is a mixture of tracks and path and road shoes will be sufficient. Unicorn Bling to all finishers.

Event Location - Courses 1, 2 & 3: Chalfont Park Sports Club, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0QA - Courses 4, 5 & 6: Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QX Event Overview Looking to take your running to the next level? Whether you're stepping up from 7K to 10K, aiming for your first half marathon, or pushing towards a marathon or ultra, this flexible event is designed to support your journey. Our courses are based on 7K or 10K loops, allowing you to choose your distance on the day. You can complete anything from a single loop to a full ultra marathon—whatever suits your goals. If you decide to stop at a shorter distance, you’ll still be included in that race category. The looped format also makes this an ideal event for testing kit, nutrition, and pacing strategies, with easy access to your own drop bag throughout. Course Details Courses 1, 2 & 3 - Start: 09:00 | Finish: 18:00 (9-hour limit) - Distances: 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 40-mile Ultra - Route: 10.8K loop (approx. 80% trail, 20% road), including public footpaths and woodland - Elevation: Approx. 2,100 ft over 6 laps Courses 4, 5 & 6 - Start: 09:00 | Finish: 17:00 (8-hour limit) - Distances: 7K, 14K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 30-mile Ultra Event Features - Aid Station: Located at the start/finish area, offering water, soft drinks, and vegan/vegetarian food - Course Marking: Clearly marked and easy to follow, with well-signposted road crossings - Pacers: Welcome at any stage of the event - Crew Support: Crew members may support runners anywhere along the course - Medics: Qualified medical support will be available throughout Prizes Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each distance category (7K, 10K, 14K, Half Marathon, and Ultra). Entry Requirements Open to all abilities—participants should be comfortable walking or running at least 7K. Recommended Kit - Water bottle (minimum 500ml capacity) - Fully charged mobile phone - Head torch (winter events only) - Weather-appropriate clothing (jacket, hat, gloves) - Reusable cup Additional items can be left at your designated drop bag area. Contact For more information, please contact: contact@runningtribe.co.uk

Circuit running welcomes you to our Rumble in the Jumble VI event, a 6 hour challenge timed event where you can run a 5k all the way up to ultra marathon within the time limit. everyone is welcome weather you run or walk. when you finish you'll have the option of picking a medal of your choice from a selection of medals from our previous events.   The course is will be laps of 4.37 miles, there'll be a 5k turn point and a 10k will be 2 laps of the 5k lap, a half marathon will be either 3 laps, a marathon 6 laps and an ultra marathon 7 laps. The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the planned route. Start time is 9:00am, registration will open at 8:30am.   There'll be a table at the end of each lap with water, squash, fizzy drinks and a variety of different food.   You can start your last lap up until 5:59:59 hrs after the event start. After finishing you'll receive a medal and a goody bag for your hard earned effort. Please be considerate to other path users with our event being held on a public footpath. Follow or like us on Facebook if you'd like to keep up to date with anything events related: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCxHYCuah/ Toilet facilities: The venue has toilets available for runners and changing facilities. Parking: There is plenty of parking at the venue, please car share where possible. Event instructions and Numbers: Event instructions will be sent out to participants 7 days before the event via email. Number pick up will be from registration on the morning of event day. There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag area and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be very grateful if all runners are considerate of all other path users. Follow or like us on Facebook if you'd like to keep up to date with anything events related: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCxHYCuah/ The run is licensed by the TRA and run under UKA Athletics rules Maximum distances permitted under rules are as follows: Age 12-13 years. 5,000m Age 14-15 years. 6,000m Age 16 10,000m Age 17 25,000m Age 18-19 45,000m Age 20 and over No maximum distance For anyone information have a look at our FAQ'S or get in touch with us via email on circuitrunning@outlook.com

About The Event Come and join Saturn for The Donut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!! All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too. The lowest entry price for all distances is available to members only and is £10.00 lower than the full price. You can become a member by logging into your profile and purchasing one of the membership schemes. As well as the cheapest entry price, a member is guaranteed entry to the run and gets a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend! Distance & Time This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions) and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like subject to UK athletics age restrictions (please see the restrictions below). We will have a 3k turn point and 5k turn point within the lap which is available to allow our younger runners to comply with the UK Athletics distance rules. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available. Course The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is mainly well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable all year round. Medals & Pins As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic themed medals! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement. Goody Bag Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners. Aid Table We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table. Special Event If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event.  Venue Facilities The Last Hop has toilets but there are no separate changing facilities or showers. If you do wish to get changed, the downstairs toilets are large enough for you to change in. These facilities will be open from 8am and will be available for use throughout the entire event. Car Parking There is parking available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP. Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up Final race day instructions will be sent out via email in the week leading up to the event and will include full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. Other Information There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Headphones are allowed. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users.

Scenic Traffic free laps of Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Bespoke Limited edition Gizmo Gremlins medals to all finishers - hotel, restaurant & pub at start & finish, large free car park