Type of Event: Marathon

Starting and finishing near the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth, this beautiful, scenic route takes place in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh. The route offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and panoramic views of the city.

Runners start on Queens Drive with a 200m downhill section before heading past the steep sides of Arthurs Seat on your right and Dynamic Earth, The Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace on your left. Continuing on towards the 1km mark you will pass St. Margaret’s Loch before starting the ascent around the east side of Arthurs Seat. As you continue the clockwise route around this famous old volcano, you will pass Dunsapie Loch at around 2.5km. Now on the far side of Arthur’s seat at 3km runners can enjoy spectacular views of Duddingston Loch below and across the southside of Edinburgh and beyond towards the Pentland Hills. Approaching the 4km marker you will enjoy a panoramic view of the City. The route then doubles back on itself along Duddingston Low Road at 5km and through Duddingston Village at 6km. The route joins the Innocent Railway Road through 7km and 8km and then heads back up onto Queens Drive. Passing the 9km it’s now downhill all the way, back through the Start Line again and the final 250m dash to the cheering crowds and the finish line on Holyrood Gait.

Prices:
Standard entry: GBP 32.00,
Club entry: GBP 30.00

Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

A two day event over the weekend of May 28/29, comprising of three separate distances (10k, Half Marathon and Marathon race)

The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London. Fast and flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The course not only offers the chance to set a personal best, but also see some of the city’s iconic landmarks.

For more information and a route map, please see the website.

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/443240-0?pid=5564

Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Prices:
Standard entry: GBP 64.00,
Club entry: GBP 61.50

MK24 “run it your way” You set the pace and the distance over 24 hours. Take a break in the race village to refuel, BBQ, pizza, free tea and coffee and snacks. All entrants will receive a bespoke metal medal, distance pins to mark your running achievements, MK24 towel, insulated mug, running sweatband. Prizes for top male and female and team. Camping spots are available from Friday 24th, you could join us early, and then do the MK Parkrun as a warm up on Saturday morning. The route is 6.55 miles long and takes in a lot of Milton Keynes finest landmarks. Special treat is the sun set and sunrise laps with views across the fields and lakes.

Teams of 4 or 8 will complete the full distance of a marathon (26.2miles) running 5km or 10km each The event is open to all local and national charities to get their supporters involved and raising funds for them. The event is taking place on the campus groups of Bath Spa University

This is an over night Marathon. The race starts at 6pm and the cut off is 2am Sunday morning. The event is limited to 200 runners.

Join us for this accurately measured, traffic free Ultra, Marathon or Half Marathon A firm favourite amongst endurance runners, this year sees our seventh staging of The Twilight Run taking place at the Redbridge Cycle Centre in East London. The secure, traffic-free, undulating, tarmac route sees runners covering multiple laps of the 2k cycle circuit finishing on what will, hopefully, be a balmy summers evening. The Redbridge Cycle Circuit is a purpose built sporting facility with great facilities for both spectators and runners alike. There is plenty of on-site parking plus food and drink facilities. The event features a choice of three distances from half marathon through to a 50k ultra distance, with start times varying according to the distance you select. If you aim high and select the 50k option, you can always step down to a shorter distance after you have started. The event is notorious for its well-stocked aid stations featuring hot and cold drinks on each lap – plus a selection of food and snacks from freshly made sandwiches through to soup and jelly babies! So, if you are looking for something a little bit different to the big city, mass participation marathons then this could be the event for you! The race is perfect for runners of all abilities, from those looking to complete their first ultra or marathon distance to seasoned long distance runners. The races have generous cut off times, with the circuit and event not needing to be cleared until 9pm. Your entry fee includes…​Quality bespoke medal Technical t-shirt for ultra and marathon finishers – half marathon runners can purchase a shirt Well stocked aid stations along the route​Race start times… 50K starts at 10.00 am. Marathon starts at 2.00 pm. Half Marathon starts at 5.00 pm. Cut off for all races 9.00 pm.

Marathon and Half-Marathon.

Marathon and Half-Marathon.

A stunning route that connects the azure waters of the Aegean with the rugged summit of the ‘home of the gods’ and one of the World’s most famous mountains – Mount Olympus

Ascend from sea level to the summit of Greece’s highest mount (2909m) on a route that takes you from the sea, through a dry river bed and then on beautiful trails up a stunning gorge to reach the slopes of Olympus herself, passing the evocative and serene ruins of the Monastery of Dionysus en route. Make your summit bid before descending to our cosy refugio for food, rest and big beers! The ent day you will hike out and finish your adventure, before being whisked to the coast for a well-earned night’s R and R on the azure beaches of the Aegean Sea.

For over 10 years, intrepid #ratracers have been taking on our original Scottish adventure race and falling in love with the wild hills of the Highlands. This breathtaking 105 mile route takes in some of the most mysterious and wild locations in Scotland, run bike and kayak* past the historic Cawdor Castle, the legendary Loch Ness and the mountainous Glen Nevis and Glen Coe. This unforgiving Highland terrain and weather breeds tough folk and when you sign up to Coast to Coast you’ll find out why. Experience all the beauty and brilliance that Scotland has to offer in this epic journey over one day or two.

Join us for our 10th year celebrations, with the races starting in The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and setting out on to the Richmond Riverside and following the river thames on this scenic and flat route before finishing in Richmond at Old Deer Park at our music and fitness expo where you can celebrate your race and join our birthday party with your friends and family! Each finisher will receive a technical running tee and medal.

Join Nice Work for a weekend of challenges along the Jurassic Coast! Nice Work are pleased to be staging the 2022 Purbeck Outdoor Weekend including the Purbeck Running Festival. Swanage, Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast has spectacular history, landscapes and views, and have been home to The Purbeck Marathon and Purbeck 16 for a number of years. The course with 2000 feet of climbs provides a predominately off-road Marathon that is both challenging and rewarding. It is possibly one of the most scenic marathons in the UK. In addition to the Purbeck Marathon and 16 Mile race, we are pleased to a choice of events and days to the weekend. For the first time there will be a choice of Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10k and 5k with the option to run the marathon on either the Saturday or the Sunday, or both! Throw in Nordic Walking and there is a choice for everyone! The Purbeck Outdoor weekend takes place on 17th – 18th September and brings runners and walkers from all over the region. The Weekend includes…. The Purbeck Running Festival 45 Mile Ultra; The Purbeck Marathon The Purbeck 16; The Purbeck 6 The Purbeck 3 The weekend is now under the management of Nice Work and we will continue to add more improvements to the race this year. We bring to you the same fantastic scenery, big hills, fully signed and marshalled course, but with some new additions: A fantastic large bespoke medal for all finishers A technical t-shirt for all Ultra and Marathon finishers (or purchase for £10 for other races) Well stocked aid stations for the Ultra, Marathon and 16 races with a selection of sweets and goodies. An event village including teas, coffee, light snacks and cakes and a licenced bar.

Join Nice Work for a weekend of challenges along the Jurassic Coast! Nice Work are pleased to be staging the 2022 Purbeck Outdoor Weekend including the Purbeck Running Festival. Swanage, Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast has spectacular history, landscapes and views, and have been home to The Purbeck Marathon and Purbeck 16 for a number of years. The course with 2000 feet of climbs provides a predominately off-road Marathon that is both challenging and rewarding. It is possibly one of the most scenic marathons in the UK. In addition to the Purbeck Marathon and 16 Mile race, we are pleased to a choice of events and days to the weekend. For the first time there will be a choice of Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10k and 5k with the option to run the marathon on either the Saturday or the Sunday, or both! Throw in Nordic Walking and there is a choice for everyone! The Purbeck Outdoor weekend takes place on 17th – 18th September and brings runners and walkers from all over the region. The Weekend includes…. The Purbeck Running Festival 45 Mile Ultra; The Purbeck Marathon The Purbeck 16; The Purbeck 6 The Purbeck 3 The weekend is now under the management of Nice Work and we will continue to add more improvements to the race this year. We bring to you the same fantastic scenery, big hills, fully signed and marshalled course, but with some new additions: A fantastic large bespoke medal for all finishers A technical t-shirt for all Ultra and Marathon finishers (or purchase for £10 for other races) Well stocked aid stations for the Ultra, Marathon and 16 races with a selection of sweets and goodies. An event village including teas, coffee, light snacks and cakes and a licenced bar.

A Marathon & Half Marathon distance race around the beautiful Rutland Water.