The Moray Marathon

APR

3

2027

A revived road marathon in Elgin managed by Chilled Running, on a measured, Scottish Athletics approved course suitable for major marathon qualifying. A 20 mile race follows most of the same route; chip timing, prizes, and a family-friendly finish.

Sat 3 Apr 2027

Elgin, Scotland

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26 miles 20 miles

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Moray Marathon

The Moray Marathon is a revived road marathon in Elgin, managed by Chilled Running. The event was previously the oldest running marathon in Scotland until its cancellation in 2016 and was brought back with an updated route; the first race after the revival took place in April 2024. The course starts and finishes at Morriston Running Track, Elgin, and follows the Moray coastline.

The course is measured and Scottish Athletics approved, and it can be used for qualifying times for major marathons including Boston and London. The organisers describe the route as flat and suitable for runners seeking qualifying times. The event uses chip timing, offers sponsored prizes for top finishers, and provides a family-friendly finishing area. Prize categories include Top 3 male and female and age categories V40, V50, V60, and V70.

A second distance, introduced in 2025, is the Chilled 20 mile race. The Chilled 20 joins the marathon course at 6.2 miles and follows the same route to the finish. The organisers aim to keep the event at its current size to provide support for participants. The Moray Marathon supports Logan’s Fund, a Scottish children’s cancer charity.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.