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Marathon races near Lincoln

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Upcoming Marathon races near Lincoln

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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 76 km away

JUL 4

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Rasselbock Marathon & Half Marathon

Nottinghamshire · 37 km away

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Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon

Mansfield · 45 km away

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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event

Grantham · 36 km away

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Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Grantham · 41 km away

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ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon 10k & Family Fun Run

Cleethorpes · 50 km away

Lincoln · 80 km

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Recurring Marathon races near Lincoln

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Remembrance Run

Remembrance Run is a timed lap event held at Ferry Meadows, a country park situated just under three miles from Peterborough city centre. Participants select a six-hour duration starting at 9 am or a four-hour duration beginning at 11 am. They then complete 5.3K laps at a pace and volume they choose. The structure is intentionally flexible, allowing participants to run a single lap, complete a half-marathon distance, or continue towards ultra marathon distances. The course follows gravel footpaths through woodland, incorporating some grassy sections, offering more variety than a typical flat road circuit. Participants return to the central area after each lap, providing opportunities to stop, rest, and determine their next steps. Completing five laps constitutes the event’s standard “heavy half marathon,” and nine laps count as the standard ultra. Both distances can be extended on the day, and any runner starting a final lap before 5:59:59 will have it counted.

Vigilantes Cleethorpes Maravan

Vigilantes Cleethorpes Marathon is a low-key running weekend held at Haven Holidays Cleethorpes Beach holiday park in Humberston, at the eastern end of Cleethorpes. It takes place over a November weekend, featuring full marathons on both days with a mass start at 9am, and an option to start early. Relay teams participate in the Saturday marathon, and a multi-terrain half marathon runs concurrently with the marathon on both days. The marathon route follows flat, quiet, lapped roads within the out-of-season holiday park, experiencing minimal traffic and offering generous cut-offs. An aid station is positioned approximately every 3.7 miles, set up like picnic tables rather than a sports lab. Offerings include water, cola, crisps, nuts, cake, and Darren’s wife’s brownie, with many vegan brownies available. Participants receive a bespoke medal, a goody bag containing crisps, chocolate, and drinks, and beer is available at the event. Free parking is provided on the caravan park. Rail travel requires planning as Sunday trains do not arrive in time for the race start.

Bauble Bimble is a December race held at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough, located less than three miles from the city centre. Participants can select a 6-hour option starting at 9 am or a 4-hour option beginning at 11 am. Runners complete as many laps as desired before their allotted time expires. The structure is adaptable; runners may stop at 5K, progress to 10K, target a half or full marathon, or continue into ultra distances. Anyone departing Base Camp before 6:00:00 am will be permitted to complete one additional lap. The course consists of a 5.3K forest lap on gravel footpaths and grass, classifying it as a multi-terrain event rather than a road race. A standard half marathon requires five laps, with the possibility to extend to six or seven laps on the day. A standard ultra involves nine laps, with the option to increase to twelve if time permits. The race is part of the Zig Zag Family series, and its accommodating lap format attracts many participants aiming for their first official 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. One participant achieved both their first marathon and a personal best marathon time at this event in Peterborough.

Run for Cake 2027

Run for Cake is a lapped running event with a cake theme, held at Ferry Meadows, a large country park located just under three miles from Peterborough city centre. Participants select either a 9:00 a.m. start for a six-hour duration or an 11:00 a.m. start for four hours. They then complete as many 5.3K laps as desired before the time limit expires. This format accommodates various distances, from a first official 5K or 10K to a marathon or ultra, as stopping after one lap is perfectly acceptable. The lap route follows forest paths, primarily gravel footpaths with some sections of grass, giving it the feel of a straightforward multi-terrain run rather than a technical trail race. Base Camp serves as the central point for the loop. Runners can rest between laps, utilize the aid station on each circuit, and begin another lap if they depart before the final cutoff time. A standard marathon covers eight laps, a half marathon typically involves five, and ultra runners often target nine or more. Navigation is simple, no mandatory equipment is needed, and the event is limited to 300 participants, ensuring a manageable and uncongested atmosphere.

Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon is a point-to-point race from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. It covers 13 miles along a disused railway line that formerly connected Ashbourne with Buxton. Participants can run on Saturday or Sunday. The course is traffic-free, multi-terrain, and gently slopes downhill, making it suitable for those new to the half marathon distance or runners aiming for a fast finish. Race headquarters are located at Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Coaches transport runners to the start at Parsley Hay, from where they return to Ashbourne. The route offers views of the Derbyshire Dales. The event sells out prior to race day and includes a custom medal, complimentary race photographs, and awards for top finishers.

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About Marathon races in Lincoln

Lincoln Base Miles And Fast Lines

Lincoln hosts 11 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run close to home because footpaths, bridleways and permissive byways sit within a few minutes of the door. Lincoln Wellington AC gives the serious club feel, and the Lincoln Wellington AC 5K Series 2026 inc. Memory Mile, 3K and 1K keeps the sharp end honest. The City of Lincoln 10K brings 2500 runners to a busy start line, with familiar faces and a bit of apprehension. Ermine West and Riseholme Road look mild from a car, but those slight hills batter you on foot. The route gives you 20 km with 13 m of gain when you want easier Z2.

Locals ride bridleways that link through the county, with old Roman roads and droving trails making good base miles. Lincoln Cycling Club is the road racing club and the home of the legendary Sunday PainTrain. The Sunday PainTrain starts at 08:30 from South park roundabout, Lincoln, and runs 50 miles at 22+mph for groups A and B. Lincoln Gravel Imp gives the big mixed-surface day, with 220 km, 61% unpaved riding, 12% singletrack, and 1,415 m of ascent. The route goes eastwards to Lincoln on forest road, woodland singletrack, estate access roads, farm tracks, former railway line, and quiet country roads. The Lincolnshire Wolds sit around 30 minutes from Lincoln when you need climbs.

May to September suits riders best, because Lincoln Cycling Club puts Tuesday South Social rides on at 18:15 from Lincoln Green Hykeham Rd for 30 miles at 18-20mph. Summer also gives Thursday Chaingang rides from Scampton Viewpoint at 18:15, with 35 miles at 24mph until the clocks change. Runners use the same light for intervals, 5K prep, and steady loops like Fruit Loop or Muston and Back. Winter changes the rhythm rather than stopping it. Thursday Washy rides start at 18:45 from Washingborough Community Centre from the clocks change until Xmas, with A and B groups riding 20 miles at 18-22mph.