5 UK Marathons for 2025

5 Marathons to run in 2025

Looking for a UK marathon to run later this year? We've selected 5 marathons (that are still accepting entries) that we'd love to run, and think that you may want to as wells. As with other races, we've listed events in chronological order.

1. Shakespeare Marathon
A predominantly flat race through Stratford-upon-Avon, the medieval market town famous for being Shakespeare's birthplace.

Date : 27 April 2025
Location : Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Cost : £38
URL : http://www.shakespearemarathon.org.uk

2. Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Established in 2023 in support of local rugby star, Rob Burrow, to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Although Rob is sadly no longer with us, the marathon has grown, and established itself as a favourite for many runners.

Date : 11 May 2025
Location : Leeds, West yorkshire
Cost : £64 - £66
URL : https://www.runforall.com

3. Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Based in the Snowdonia National Park, the Snowdonia Trail Marathon is one of the most spectacular and challenging trail marathons.

Date : 13 July 2025
Location : Llanberis, Gwynedd
Cost : £51.99 - £61.99
URL : https://alwaysaimhighevents.com

4. Loch Ness Marathon
Run one of the UK' most scenic marathons along the shores of Loch Ness to the city of Inverness.

Date : 28 September 2025
Location : Loch Ness, Highland
Cost : £72 - £74
URL : https://lochnessmarathon.com

5. Eden Project Marathon
Run 26.2 miles at the iconic Eden Project in Cornwall.

Date : 19 October 2025
Location : Eden Project, Cornwall
Cost : TBC
URL : https://www.edenproject.com

If none of these marathons appeal to you, there are many others around the same time, and later in the year. Check out our UK, European and International lists for many more marathon options.