The Moray Marathon
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The Moray Marathon and The Chilled 20 Mile Race
The event, managed by Chilled Running, takes place on 5 April 2026 in Elgin with registration at Morriston Track, Morriston Playing Fields, Haugh Road, IV30 1AW. It comprises two Scottish Athletics approved road races on measured courses and is a qualifying marathon course that is not a closed road race.
The event distances:
- 26.2 mile Marathon
- 20 Mile The Chilled 20 Mile, the North of Scotland's only Scottish Athletics measured 20 Mile race
Both races use chip timing and offer finishers' medals or buffs, basic free refreshments at the finish, and a family friendly finish area with vendors and running merchandise. There are changing facilities and toilets at the start and finish; some leisure centre members have access to nearby leisure facilities. Photography is provided on course.
Race rules and race management notes include age and equipment restrictions: runners must be over 18 on race day, the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs, buggies and pets are not permitted, headphones must be bone conducting, and no on the day entries are permitted. Cut off times apply: a seven hour cut off for the marathon and a five hour cut off for the 20 Mile; marshals and support are withdrawn at cut off times. Course record times stand at 2:34:20 for males and 3:01:55 for females with a cash prize for setting a new course record. No bib transfers or deferrals are offered and refunds are given only if the race is cancelled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
