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World Cup 60th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 70 km away

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World Cup winners 60th anniversary Marathon

Milton Keynes · 69 km away

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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 5 km away

JUL 15

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Norfolk Festival of Running

King's Lynn PE32 1EP · 53 km away

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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event

Grantham · 47 km away

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The Railway Run

Milton Keynes MK7 · 70 km away

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Formula One Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 70 km away

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Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Grantham · 51 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge - Day 1

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Summer 10 In 10

Bury St Edmunds · 74 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 2 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 3 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 4 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 7 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 8 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 9 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

AUG 4

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Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August

Bedford MK44 2YP · 40 km away

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The Lucky Clover

Bury Saint Edmunds · 75 km away

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The Lucky Clover Run

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 66 km away

SEP 3

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FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)

Brandon IP27 0AF · 63 km away

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Flying Scotsman Railway Run

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 70 km away

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The Lucky Horseshoe

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 66 km away

Peterborough · 80 km

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Recurring Marathon races near Peterborough

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Top Gun 40th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

The Top Gun 40th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons is a running event in Milton Keynes MK7, United Kingdom, offering marathon and half marathon distances. The main race weekend takes place in October, with both the 42.2 km marathon and 21.1 km half marathon listed as sold out. The series also features a 5 km race, scheduled for a Sunday start at 11:00. This shorter race is also sold out, indicating sufficient local interest to fill all available distances.

Ely Tri Club Runfest 2026

Ely Tri Club Runfest is a running festival held in October at Palace Green in Ely. The Half Marathon begins and ends outside Ely Cathedral. The event features out-and-back courses with multiple distances: 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and an ultra option. This caters to runners seeking anything from a shorter mixed-surface run to a longer endurance challenge. The Half Marathon covers 21.1 km on tarmac and compact trail along Cycle Path 11, with a turnaround point in Wicken village. Courses are marked, results are timed, and the event has a 300-participant limit, closing registration when full. The Runfest originated as an ultra event, with the Half Marathon introduced as the festival expanded beyond its initial long-distance focus.

Fireworks Marathons & Half Marathons

At Enigma Fireworks, runners circle Caldecotte Lake repeatedly: 7.5 clockwise laps for the marathon or 3.5 for the half. The two-day event is based beside the lake in Milton Keynes, near the hotel and pub car park area, and each day offers both distances in November. The format is straightforward: everyone runs clockwise on the same lake loop, with water and toilets available every lap. Course details are provided at the venue, runners must attend a briefing ten minutes before the start, and the race team includes a starter, timekeeper, and referee. Marathon finishers have a 7-hour cutoff.

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.

Rothwell Kebabathon

The Rothwell Kebabathon begins at Skelton Lake Services, near Rothwell in Leeds, directing runners onto the trails of Rothwell Country Park. Participants can select from 10K, half marathon, 20 mile, and marathon distances, accommodating preferences from a brief trail run to a full marathon over varied terrain. This event maintains a relaxed, social atmosphere, concluding with a food-themed finish that distinguishes it from typical road races. The course incorporates woodland paths, riverside trails, grassy areas, and brief road connections. The terrain is generally runnable with moderate elevation changes, offering expansive views of the surroundings. Aid stations are positioned approximately every three miles, with marshals providing support throughout the course. Post-race amenities include a unique medal, refreshments, and a relaxed social space. Complimentary parking is provided, with a suggestion for car sharing.

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.

Gremlins Marathons & Half Marathons

The Gremlins Marathons & Half Marathons is a three-day race series held in December at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Marathon and half marathon races are offered on each of the three days. Participants may enter a single event or multiple races over the weekend, which suits those aiming for several finishes under the 100 Marathon Club guidelines. The course consists of laps around Caldecotte Lake: 7.5 laps are needed for the marathon and 3.5 laps for the half marathon. Registration provides on-site route details. Each race has official support, including a starter, timekeeper, and referee. Aid stations with water and toilets are positioned on every lap. The marathon has a seven-hour time limit, and the half marathon has a four-hour limit. All finishers are awarded a custom medal.

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.

'Twas The Run Before Christmas 2026

'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a festive lap race at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, near Brandon in Suffolk. Runners can choose from 5k to 10k, 15k, half marathon, heavy half, marathon, or ultra, all on a 5.3km forest loop. There are two start times: the earlier start offers up to six hours on course, while the later start offers four hours. This is the event's sixth running and it is part of Zig Zag Running's Christmas-season schedule. The course is mostly pathway, with a smaller section of trail and woodland, so road shoes are generally suitable, though trail shoes might be considered after wet weather. The lap format allows participants to stop at a short distance or continue adding loops within the time limit; a heavy half typically involves five laps, while the ultra begins with nine laps and can extend further if time permits. The venue is self-contained, with exclusive use of the main area, an aid station at the lap point, registration at Oak Lodge, and refreshments available after finishing. Festive attire is encouraged, finishers receive a bespoke medal or a past medal via lucky dip, and a portion of each entry fee supports forest and woodland care.

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon is a themed lake-lap race in Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, offering both marathon and half marathon distances. It begins at 08:30 from the Premier Inn area adjacent to Caldecotte Lake. The event's name intentionally blends Christmas with Die Hard, creating a distinct identity separate from typical road races. The marathon consists of 7½ clockwise laps around Caldecotte Lake, and the half marathon covers 3½ laps of the same circuit. Aid stations with water and toilets are available each lap, ensuring convenience for the repeated circuits. All finishers will receive a custom medal. The marathon has a 7-hour time limit, while the half marathon has a 4-hour limit. The event is conducted under 100 Marathon Club rules, featuring a starter, timekeeper, and race referee.

WTF - Where's The Finish Run

WTF - Where's The Finish Run begins the New Year at Brandon Country Park in Brandon, Suffolk, situated in Thetford Forest. This is a timed lap race, not a fixed-distance event. Runners select either a 6-hour or a 4-hour start, completing as many 5.3 km laps as desired before their time concludes. The structure allows participants to finish after an initial 5k or 10k, progress to a half or full marathon distance, or continue into ultra territory on the same circuit. The lap course consists of gravel footpaths and some grassy sections, with marshals present and an aid station at Base Camp after each circuit. Rest periods between laps are permitted. Anyone departing Base Camp before the time limit expires is allowed to finish an additional lap, which is the origin of the race's name. A standard half marathon comprises five laps, with the possibility to extend on the day, while the standard ultra is nine laps and can be extended further if time permits. The arrangement is suitable for both novice and seasoned runners due to minimal navigation requirements, no mandatory special equipment, and simpler logistics compared to many trail ultras.

Windmill Way Wander 2027

Windmill Way Wander is a road-running event held at Suffolk Running Centre on Church Road, near Bury St Edmunds. Participants select their own distance on the day, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra options available. This format accommodates short runs, first long races, or extended training challenges. The event offers flexibility with an early start providing a seven-hour cutoff and a later start with a five-hour cutoff. The course follows Windmill Way and Golding Hills, crossing Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham, and Denham via village lanes. Distances under a half marathon are out-and-back. The half marathon is a single loop, the marathon consists of two loops, and the ultra extends to the 5K turnaround point. Race HQ is located at the start/lap point, offering refreshments every 10K. Parking is provided, and finishers receive a bespoke medal or, if available, a lucky-dip medal from past events.

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About Marathon races in Peterborough

Peterborough Training Notes

Peterborough hosts 47 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals usually start easy at Ferry Meadows, Thorpe Meadows, Central Park, or the River Nene, then stretch west on grass tracks beside the river and the Nene Valley railway past Wansford. The route covers 834 km with 248 m ascent. Bushfield Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:15pm at Vivacity Bushfield Leisure Centre. The Great Eastern Run is the anchor event, and Peterborough Parkrun, Greenwheel Relay, Run For Cake, and the 5k Grand Prix keep the calendar ticking.

Locals ride the Peterborough Green Wheel when they want a proper loop, then use the spokes back to the city centre, Ferry Meadows, or Peterborough Cathedral. Travelchoice leisure routes roll through Castor, Marholm, Etton, Helpston, Werrington, and Farcet, and the rides run 7 to 16 miles on quiet lanes or off-road tracks. Peterborough Cycling Club has been around since 1874, and the club scene leans into Club Time Trials, the early season Reliability Ride, the Open Time Trial, Road Races, and the NCRA handicap road race at Southwick. The NCRA handicap road race at Southwick runs 8 km and tops out at 262 m.

Summer is the best block here because East Anglia turns a bit warmer and sunnier, so locals bank Z2 laps, parkrun sharpness, and long rides without overthinking layers. The River Nene paths stay useful for intervals and steady miles, and the south side gives a paved run all the way to the city centre. Winter brings colder, frostier East Anglia mornings, so runners watch the grass tracks after rain and cyclists treat soft gravel as a cue to change the route-plan. Locals keep going with Bushfield Frostbite, short loops around Ferry Meadows, and club time trials when the road season wakes up.