Marathon races near Didcot

The Abingdon Marathon begins at 9am from Tilsley Park in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and has been run since 1982. It is one of the UK’s older marathons, featuring a flat, fast, mostly road course that attracts runners aiming for personal bests and those seeking a first marathon that feels manageable. The race is organized by runners for runners, with a committee bringing over 125 combined years of experience. Club runners come from across the country, entries can sell out, and the event operates strictly not-for-profit, with surplus funds allocated to local charities and selected organizations.

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a multi-terrain running event held within Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire, part of the Chiltern Hills. This event is included in the Autumn Festival of Running and features a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and a junior run. Participants can select a distance ranging from a short forest race to a full marathon. The course has hills and includes significant ascents, with a six-hour time limit for all participants. The 10k race follows a multi-lap course on forest trails. The longer races extend this challenge across similar rolling woodland terrain. This event is suitable for novice trail runners, experienced runners seeking a hilly challenge, and marathon runners desiring a more demanding course than a flat road race. It welcomes pets, and the venue is family-friendly, offering an on-site cafe, Go Ape, adventure play areas, biking trails, and a nearby Gruffalo trail for children.