Marathon races near Yaxley

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.

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.

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.

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 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.