The IKEA Marathon
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The IKEA Marathon
The IKEA Marathon is scheduled for 13 December 2026 and takes place entirely inside the Croydon IKEA store. The course is multi-lap and totals 26.2 miles using indoor store features such as the travelator, aisles and tills. The event does not use the car park or outdoor areas.
The race is limited to 100 places, with 80 allocated to general sale. The minimum age to enter is 18. Entries opened on 26 June 2026 and closed on 6 December 2026; the event is now full so no new entries can be made.
Aid provision will follow a Swedish theme and may include items such as meatballs or lingonberry sandwiches. Finishers receive a bespoke self-assembly marathon medal and a unique finisher t-shirt. There is a strict six hour cut off because the race takes place within a working environment. An Arc permit is pending.
Sixteen percent of all proceeds will be donated to Shelter charity. The event organizer is Sussex Trail Events. No refunds or transfers are allowed for this race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
