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Marathon races near Mansfield
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Upcoming Marathon races near Mansfield
JUL 5
11JUL
Run · trail · Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Blaze
Manchester · 79 km away
12JUL
Run · trail · Marathon
Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
Mansfield
12JUL
Run · road · Marathon
Rasselbock Marathon & Half Marathon
Nottinghamshire · 8 km away
18JUL
Run · road · Marathon
Belvoir Castle Multisport Event
Grantham · 45 km away
19JUL
Run · road · Marathon
Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Grantham · 39 km away
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22AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Afterglow
Manchester · 79 km away
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5SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Freddie Purrcury Run
Oldham · 75 km away
Mansfield · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Mansfield
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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.
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly Mile
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly Mile is a Halloween running event held on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Race options range from a 1-mile fun run to a 50km ultra. The longer distances include 10K, 10 miles, half marathon, 20 miles, marathon, and ultra, with the Ghostly 1 Mile Fun Run offering a shorter option for children and families.
The course follows a flat, out-and-back path along the canal towpath, providing straightforward navigation and consistent footing instead of a technical trail. The 20-miler consists of two 10-mile laps, and the marathon comprises two half-marathon laps. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the best Halloween outfits. All finishers will receive custom medals and Halloween treats. The races are Trail Running Association licensed, and marshals and aid stations will be present to support participants.
Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Run Alton Towers takes place over a weekend within Alton Towers Resort, the UK's largest theme park, with both the start and finish located inside the park grounds. The event offers a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and a 2k children's race, allowing adults, children, beginners, and experienced runners to select a suitable distance. The races are chip-timed, with a family-oriented approach: entry provides theme park access, a themed medal, complimentary race photos, and post-race treats.
The course follows well-marked, smooth paths throughout the resort, featuring kilometre markers, mile markers, and marshals along the way. RunThrough is the organizer, and the race village serves as a meeting point for participants before and after their run. A significant attraction is the opportunity to access the theme park rides after finishing the race without requiring an additional park ticket. The event also partners with Birmingham Children's Hospital charity for places, with fundraising goals for certain entries.
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.
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1
Crikey Its the Christmas Cracker Day 1 starts and finishes at Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall, Leeds, with runners heading onto the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. It is a Christmas-themed trail running event in the It’s Grim Up North Running series, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon options. The flat canal route and good-quality trail make it workable for first-timers, steady club runners, and people using the day for a longer winter run.
The course follows an out-and-back format along the canal, so pacing is simple and the terrain stays straightforward. It is fully marshalled and clearly signed, with feed and drink stations at regular intervals, but it is cup-less, so runners need to bring a reusable cup or bottle. This race is Day 1 of the Christmas Cracker Weekend, and runners can choose one day or both. Race HQ keeps the seasonal theme going with music, food, festive treats, a Christmas tree, and a bespoke Christmas medal for every finisher.
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2
Crikey It’s the Christmas Cracker Day 2 is a festive trail running event in Kirkstall, Leeds, held at Hollybush Conservation Centre next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Participants can select distances from 5K up to a marathon, with additional longer options in the full event schedule. This event is part of the It’s Grim Up North Running Christmas Cracker Weekend, allowing participants to enter for one day or both. The race begins in the morning, designed for those seeking an organised winter race rather than a difficult, technical trail.
The course follows a flat, well-maintained canal towpath in an out-and-back style, simplifying pacing and offering a good chance for personal bests. The route is marshalled and signed, with aid stations provided. Race HQ embraces the Christmas theme with music, food, decorations, and a Christmas tree, creating a social atmosphere. The event is suitable for various runners: novices attempting a shorter distance, club runners aiming for a fast, flat course, and marathoners wanting a simple canal-side run in West Yorkshire.
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.
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 Mansfield
Mansfield Training Notes
Mansfield hosts 16 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Mansfield runners keep Berry Hill Park as the easy meet point. Mansfield Harriers train twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with warm ups around 18:15 and sessions starting around 18:30. New runners get the first four sessions free, which makes it simple to try intervals, run/walk, or steady Z2. Mansfield Runners meet every Thursday night by the Mansfield Harriers running track at Berry Hill Park for a 6pm start. Locals use hill efforts, sprints, woods, parks, and quiet roads for base miles. Wind in the Pillows Marathons & Half marathon and Fireworks 5km give the calendar its anchor event feel.
Mansfield riders get a tidy mix from town without fuss. Mansfield Road Club has over 70 members, free trial rides, and enough groups to learn group riding at your own pace. Locals point newcomers toward NCN 6, NCN 645, the Southwell Trail, and the Boundary Wood – Tall Trees Trail loop from Mansfield. The Southwell Trail is gravel heaven when you want steady base miles. Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines Forest Park bring fast gravel tracks undulating through mainly pine forest. The Felly holds the challenging climbs, so locals use it when Z2 turns into proper work. Bike Week in June gives the riding scene its anchor event.
June suits Mansfield best because the running and riding both open up. Mansfield Harriers use woods and parks in the Summer for run/walk sessions, interval training, and steady runs. Locals ride longer loops then, with the Mansfield to Rufford Abbey loop taking just under 3 hours and 23 miles, and the Red gravel forest track – Sherwood Forest loop from Kings Clipstone running to 39 miles. Winter changes the rhythm rather than stopping it. Mansfield Runners run throughout the year only stopping at Christmas. Mansfield Harriers shift toward quiet well roads in the winter, and riders watch the mildly technical broad leaf forestry when it gets boggy.