The Abingdon Marathon

OCT

18

2026

One of the UK's oldest marathons, established in 1982 and run "by runners, for runners." It's a not-for-profit event where all profits support local charities, attracting club runners seeking personal bests or a user-friendly first marathon.

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Abingdon, South East (England)

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The Abingdon Marathon

The Abingdon Marathon is a long-standing UK marathon, first established in 1982. It is described as being organized "by runners, for runners," with a committee that has over 125 combined years of experience. The event aims for a professional yet welcoming atmosphere.

The event focuses on the athletes and attracts club runners from across the country. Many participants aim for personal best times, while others choose it as a user-friendly option for a first marathon.

The event is run on a strictly not-for-profit basis. All profits are donated to local charities and chosen organizations. In 2025, the event raised £20,300 for its charities.

The race holds a full race license (number 30631). For the 2026 edition, a new course has been introduced, and there is a new t-shirt design for that year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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