Marathons in the East Midlands

Start: Skellingthorpe

Field-scoped check 2026-11-06: The official 7 November 2026 Remembrance Run page now shows entries closed, superseding the earlier sold-out status. The event remains scheduled. Other facts retain their earlier verification dates.

Surface source (opens in a new tab) checked 15 September 2026. The marathon repeats eight laps of a predominantly tarmac former railway path, with a field section at each lap start and finish. The dated marathon directly repeats the mixed-material circuit.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: officially named event town/locality centre. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.circuitrunning.co.uk/e/remembrance-run-15477 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Start: West Bridgford

Timed running challenge with an explicitly published marathon completion category; 8 laps of the published 3.28-mile course. Generic Enter Now button is not treated as availability confirmation.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: officially named event town/locality centre. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.circuitrunning.co.uk/e/rhino-run-nottingham-15660 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Salcey Forest

Official six-hour running challenge explicitly recognises marathon completion as seven3.5-mile laps plus a short out-and-back adjustment. Published off-road surface and exact lap wording retained; not normalised to certified road distance.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://my.bigbearevents.net/e/dormouse-challenge-9401 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Mudfest

Start: Rosliston

Official timed four-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 10 × 4.383km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/mudfest-september-2026/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
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Start: Northampton

Timed running challenge with an explicitly published marathon completion category; 6 laps of the published 4.37-mile course. Generic Enter Now button is not treated as availability confirmation.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: officially named event town/locality centre. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.circuitrunning.co.uk/e/rumble-in-the-jumble-vi-15020 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Medal Madness

Start: Heanor

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 8 × 5.493km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-medal-madness-winter-2/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Rasselbock Run

Start: Sherwood Pines

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 7 × 6.168km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-rasselbock-run-autumn-2026-day-one/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Northampton

Official timed seven-hour challenge explicitly defines marathon completion as six4.37-mile laps and awards a marathon distance pin. Published paths/trail around Northampton Washlands; route may change. No inference from theoretical timed-event distance.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.saturnrunning.co.uk/e/the-safari-sprint-northampton-16025 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Rasselbock Run

Start: Sherwood Pines

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 7 × 6.168km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-rasselbock-run-autumn-2026-day-one/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Clumber Lakeside

Start: Clumber Park

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 6 × approximately7.198km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-clumber-lakeside-winter-2027-day-one/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 3 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Clumber Lakeside

Start: Clumber Park

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 6 × approximately7.198km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-clumber-lakeside-winter-2027-day-one/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Daventry

Official six-hour running challenge explicitly recognises marathon completion as eight3.3-mile laps. Published off-road surface and exact lap wording retained; not normalised to certified road distance. Final route pending because new country park sections may be used.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://my.bigbearevents.net/e/squirrel-challenge-11520 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Northampton

Official timed seven-hour challenge explicitly defines marathon completion as six4.37-mile laps and awards a marathon distance pin. Published paths/trail around Northampton Washlands; route may change. No inference from theoretical timed-event distance.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.saturnrunning.co.uk/e/the-zipping-zebra-run-northampton-16026 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Newark

Seven-hour challenge on the official 400 m athletics track. The current official Eventrac registration table explicitly identifies a separately selectable MARATHON option on 13 February 2027 at 09:30, linked to organiser race option rc78239. No marathon lap count or adjustment is inferred. The official venue is YMCA Newark and Sherwood Community and Activity Village, Lord Hawke Way, Newark NG24 4FH; this is Newark, Nottinghamshire, not the Newark suburb in Peterborough. The official registration table marks the marathon option Open at verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published venue postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official venue source: https://www.circuitrunning.co.uk/e/valentines-track-run-14576 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Northampton

Official timed seven-hour challenge explicitly defines marathon completion as six4.37-mile laps and awards a marathon distance pin. Published paths/trail around Northampton Washlands; route may change. No inference from theoretical timed-event distance.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.saturnrunning.co.uk/e/the-tiger-trot-northampton-15858 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Beacon Hill Country Park

Official six-hour running challenge explicitly recognises marathon completion as eight3.3-mile laps. Published off-road surface and exact lap wording retained; not normalised to certified road distance.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://my.bigbearevents.net/e/badger-challenge-3140 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Lincoln Marabank

Start: Burton Waters, Lincoln

Official organiser-linked EventEntry announces this independently enterable day. Seven-hour timed event explicitly supports approved measured marathon completion, slightly over standard distance, on canal towpath; published numeric distance is not specified for 2027. Main organiser information remains dated March 2026; current linked registration governs the 2027 date. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: officially named event town/locality centre. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.evententry.co.uk/lincoln-marabank-2027-saturday Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
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• Official source 3 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 4 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Lincoln Marabank

Start: Burton Waters, Lincoln

Official organiser-linked EventEntry announces this independently enterable day. Seven-hour timed event explicitly supports approved measured marathon completion, slightly over standard distance, on canal towpath; published numeric distance is not specified for 2027. Main organiser information remains dated March 2026; current linked registration governs the 2027 date. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: officially named event town/locality centre. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.evententry.co.uk/lincoln-marabank-2027-saturday Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 3 (opens in a new tab)

Series: The Butterfly Effect – Chalkhill Blue

Start: Heanor

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 8 × 5.493km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-butterfly-chalkhill-blue/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Rosliston Rumble

Start: Rosliston

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 8 × 5.275km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/rosliston-rumble-weekend-edition-autumn-2026/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)

Series: Pierrepont Plod

Start: Holme Pierrepont

Official timed six-hour challenge explicitly recognises a full marathon at 8 × approximately5.44km laps. Published completion distance is longer than standard; organiser-labelled trail/mixed marathon option is retained transparently. Date is stated on the current official calendar; stale historical-weather widgets are not used as future-date evidence. Northern/southern route choice remains dependent on flooding; precise start point not asserted. 2026-09-28 — entryPrice: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification. 2026-09-28 — priceQualifier: Edition-specific official price; no additional compulsory booking fee was published in the readable source. Optional add-ons excluded. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/pierrepont-plod-spring-2027/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 2 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 3 (opens in a new tab)
• Official source 4 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Loughborough

Co-organiser Sherwood LDWA and official registration confirm 20 March 2027, a 27-mile long running/walking challenge through Charnwood. Runner starts are explicit; organiser marathon label and nonstandard trail distance are preserved. Self-navigation, mandatory checkpoints and route equipment apply. Not the separate 10-mile Charnwood Challenge.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/bb-charnwood-marathon-sat-20-mar-27-2027?elid=Y Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)
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• Official source 3 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Northampton

Official timed seven-hour challenge explicitly defines marathon completion as six4.37-mile laps and awards a marathon distance pin. Published paths/trail around Northampton Washlands; route may change. No inference from theoretical timed-event distance.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: centroid of the organiser-published event postcode. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.saturnrunning.co.uk/e/the-penguin-plod-northampton-15974 Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Start: Hartwell

Separate marathon option covers14miles cross-country,10.4miles road and1.8miles canal towpath. Marathon starts Ashton Road Hartwell; Brixworth is finish/ultra start and not used for nearby coordinates.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change; check with the organiser.

Map location: approximate race area. Approximate event locality: officially named event town/locality centre. This is not a verified start-line point. Official event-location evidence: https://www.gobeyondchallenge.com/ultra-marathons/rose-of-the-shires-ultra/ Location source (opens in a new tab)

• Official source 1 (opens in a new tab)