Liverpool · United Kingdom

Marathon races near Liverpool

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Upcoming Marathon races near Liverpool

JUL 1

Run · trail · Marathon

Phoenix Manchester Blaze

Manchester · 48 km away

AUG 4

Run · road · Marathon

Cybi Coastal Marathon

North Wales · 72 km away

Run · road · Marathon

Rocky Horror Picture Show Run

Shrewsbury · 78 km away

Run · road · Marathon

Running Grand Prix Oulton Park August

Little Budworth · 36 km away

Run · trail · Marathon

Phoenix Manchester Afterglow

Manchester · 48 km away

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SEP 3

Run · road · Marathon

Phoenix Manchester Freddie Purrcury Run

Oldham · 60 km away

Run · trail · Marathon

Rodley · 55 km away

Run · trail · Marathon

PFW Running Lancashire Loop Trail Run

Blackpool · 46 km away

Liverpool · 80 km

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Recurring Marathon races near Liverpool

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Potters ’Arf Marathon

The Potters 'Arf Marathon is a 13.1-mile half marathon held in Stoke-on-Trent. A walk and relay option are available for those not wishing to complete the full distance. The event also features junior races: a 1K for children aged five to 11 and a 2K for children aged 12 to 16. Approximately 2,000 participants are anticipated across all formats, including runners, walkers, relay teams, and families with children competing in shorter races. The race concludes in the city centre, where local support. The event raises substantial funds for local charities such as Douglas Macmillan Hospice and The Alice Charity.

Big Cow Sports Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K Trail

Delamere Forest dictates the experience: wide forest trails, sections of single file track, and ample space to find a steady pace beneath the trees. It offers a straightforward woodland race, aligning with the organizers' "trail running revolution" concept, though the route seems more suited for running than technical challenges for the majority of its length. The course is mostly flat with minor undulations, presenting a challenge to pace yourself for the "sting in the tail" – the "climb Old Pale in the final miles." Effort yields the "stunning view from the top," followed by a return to the finish. A notable detail: dogs are permitted at the start and finish areas but cannot accompany participants on the course.

Priya's Birthday Biryani Dash

Delamere Forest 10K, 21K & 42K - November

Sea 2 Summit - Offas Dyke Half/Full/Ultra

Sea 2 Summit begins on Prestatyn seafront, leading runners from the coast onto the Offas Dyke footpath in North Wales. The series provides Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra distances, all conducted as point-to-point hill races with staggered morning starts to allow slower participants to depart before quicker ones. The course follows National Trail waymarkers into the Clwydian Hills, with the terrain becoming more challenging as it progresses south. The Half Marathon concludes at Moel y Parc Summit, the Marathon at Moel Gyw Summit, and the Ultra proceeds to Horseshoe Pass Summit, passing checkpoints such as Mynydd y Cwm, Grove Hall near Bodfari, Bwlch Penbarras, and Llandegla. No additional race markers are present on the Offas Dyke Footpath, making navigation reliant on national trail signs until the final ascent. Essential equipment is mandated for the terrain and unpredictable weather, with coach transport available for pre-booking, and all finishers will be awarded a custom wooden medal.

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is known as the UK's flattest marathon course, featuring only 54 metres of climb. This Adidas-sponsored road marathon takes place annually in Greater Manchester since 2012, covering the full 26 miles 385 yards. The current route begins on Trafford Way and concludes on Oxford Road, passing through Chorlton, Hulme, Old Trafford, Stretford, Sale, Timperley, Altrincham, Urmston, Salford, and Manchester city centre. Previous routes ended at Old Trafford cricket ground and included Manchester United’s stadium, while the current route incorporates a three-mile city-centre loop. Over 21,000 runners completed a recent edition, indicating its status as a large mass-participation event. The race has a notable historical detail: three editions were found to be 380 metres short, leading UK Athletics to invalidate those times. This measurement error was attributed to the calibrated bicycle wheel used for course marking and has since been rectified.

Adidas Manchester Marathon

The Adidas Manchester Marathon is a 26.2-mile road race through Greater Manchester, following a fast, flat course. It ranks as the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's biggest, drawing participants globally. The flat course appeals to regular runners aiming for a personal best. Elite athletes and first-time marathoners also start on the same line. Mancunian support lines the route, a distinct local feature of the race.

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About Marathon races in Liverpool

Liverpool Miles By The Mersey

Liverpool hosts 15 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals keep running simple in Liverpool. Sefton Park gives you a 5km loop, Princes Park gives you about 3km, and Princes Parkrun goes every Saturday at 9am. Otterspool Promenade sorts intervals, longer tempo, and easy Z2 by the river. Penny Lane Striders use Cressington Square, Woolton Hills, Mossley Hill, and the B&Q Loop when legs need work. Liverpool Running Club trains Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm. Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool meets by the Liver bird in Central Station on Wednesdays. BTR Liverpool Santa Dash 5K, Penny Lane Striders 10K, and Liverpool Women's 10K sit on the local calendar.

Cyclists get flat base miles fast here. The route runs 9km from Halewood to Aintree, gains 54 meters, and stays on dedicated paved cycle path with no road sections. National Cycle Routes 56, 62, and 810 keep the wider city linked. Aigburth Community Cycle Club, Peloton Liverpool, Cycle of Life, HYPE Urban Bikes, and Liverpool Road & Trail Cycling Club all give you people to ride with. LRTCC has proper route knowledge for road and trail days. Everton Hill reaches about 70m above sea level, and the sharper work sits around Woolton, Mossley Hill, Hollytree Road, and Elmswood Road.

Summer and autumn suit Liverpool best when you want regular riding, club sessions, and clean rhythm. Locals use the promenades, Sefton Park, Calderstones Park, Greenbank Park, and Stanley Park for steady running and cafe stops. Summer gives the Loop Line, Otterspool Promenade, and the city parks plenty of room for base miles, intervals, and beginner rides. Winter changes the feel without killing the routine. Runners move toward tempo loops, track nights, and tougher hill sessions. Cyclists keep it practical because it rains sometimes in Merseyside, and Merseyrail lets bikes travel free when a ride needs a train home.