Gatliff Marathon
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Gatliff Marathon : 17 October 2026
The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk, jog or run held on Saturday 17 October 2026. It uses footpaths and tracks in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex countryside and is based at Edenbridge Cricket Club, Matthew Cox Community Pavilion, Blossoms Park, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5DA. This is the 42nd edition of the event.
Distances
- 50 km - longer route with five checkpoints.
- 25 km - shorter route with two checkpoints.
Course, services and safety
The route changes each year. Entrants receive a route description, what3words references and a GPX file; these are made available before the event. The objective is to complete the distance within ten hours. All food and drink provided by the organisers is included in the entry fee. For the 50 km route soup and sandwiches will be served for lunch at one checkpoint; snacks and drinks are available at all checkpoints. Professional first aid cover is provided by a specialist outdoor sports events provider. At the finish, hot food, tea or coffee and showering facilities are available to entrants and are included in the entry fee.
Entry and organiser
Entries open 22 November 2025 and close 15 October 2026. Entry is managed through the SiEntries system and the event organiser is COPSE Club (Croydon). Fees listed are £23.00 for 50 km and £21.00 for 25 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
