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UK Marathons 2026

While London is by far the most famous, there are lots of fantastic marathons in towns and cities throughout the UK in 2026. Have a look through the list below to find one near you to join in 2026.

Brighton Marathon
Date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Start line: Preston Park, Brighton

Boston Marathon
Date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Start line: Market Place, Boston

Newport Marathon
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Start line: Usk Way, Newport

Manchester Marathon
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Start line: Old Trafford, Manchester

Blackpool Marathon
Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Start line: Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool

Southampton Marathon
Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Start line: Southampton Guildhall, Southampton

Belfast City Marathon
Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Start line: Stormont Estate, Belfast

Milton Keynes Marathon
Date: Monday 4 May 2026
Start line: Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

Leeds Marathon
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
Start line: Headingley Stadium, Leeds

Edinburgh Marathon
Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
Start line: Potterrow, Edinburgh

Loch Ness Marathon
Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
Location: Inverness, Scotland

Chester Marathon
Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Start line: Chester Racecourse, Chester

Yorkshire Marathon
Date: Sunday 18 October 2026
Start line: University of York, York

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