The IKEA Marathon
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The IKEA Marathon
The IKEA Marathon is a full marathon held inside the IKEA store in Croydon on 13 December 2026. The course is entirely indoors and will not use the car park or outside areas. Runners complete multiple laps to total 26.2 miles.
The event is limited to 100 places, with 80 places allocated to general sale, and the minimum age is 18. Entries opened on 26 June 2026 and closed on 6 December 2026; the event is now full and no new entries can be made.
Due to the working environment there will be no spectators. A strict six hour cut off applies. The usual aid station will have a Swedish theme, with examples mentioned such as meatballs or lingonberry sandwiches. Finishers receive a bespoke self-assembly marathon medal and a unique finisher t-shirt.
Organiser details and fees are specified by the event organiser, Sussex Trail Events. Entry fees listed for the event were £80 for affiliated runners and £82 for unaffiliated runners. Sixteen percent of all proceeds will be donated to the charity Shelter. The event notes that an ARC permit is pending and states that no refunds or transfers are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
