KOTWF Race & Events Calendar
A complete overview of endurance events, from world-class races to local community meet-up
Leeds Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon, 42.2K
Location: Leeds, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £65 - £120
Course type: Hilly road
Who it’s best for: Experienced runners
Sells out quickly: Yes
URL: https://www.runforall.com/events/marathon/leeds-marathon/
Leeds Half Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Half marathon, 21.1K
Location: Leeds, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £42 - £85
Course type: Hilly road
Who it’s best for: Charity runners, runners wanting a great atmosphere
Sells out quickly: Yes
URL: https://www.runforall.com/events/half-marathon/leeds-half-marathon/
Eyam Half Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Half marathon, 21.1K
Location: Eyam, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £25
Course type: Hilly road
Who it’s best for: Club runners
Sells out quickly: Sometimes
Chatsworth 10k
Event type: Running (road/trail)
Distance: 10km
Location: Chatsworth, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £24
Course type: Rolling
Who it’s best for: All levels
Great North Run
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Half marathon, 21.1K
Location: Newcastle, UK
Entry details: Ballot, places have already been drawn but you can still secure a place through a charity
Course type: Road
Who it’s best for: Mass participation, first time half marathon runners
Sells out quickly: Yes
Berlin Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon, 42.2K
Location: Berlin, Germany
Entry details: Ballot
Course type: Flat road
Who it’s best for: All levels
Sells out quickly: Yes
Sheffield 10k
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: 10km
Location: Sheffield, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £30.50 - £40.50
Course type: Road, rolling
Who it’s best for: All abilities
Sells out quickly: Sometimes
Manchester Half Marathon
Event type: Running
Distance: Half Marathon (21.1km)
Location: Manchester, UK
Entry details: £52 - £95 depending on ticket type, sells out.
Course type: Road / flat / fast
Best for: Runners chasing a PB, first-time half marathoners, and those looking for a fast city race
URL: https://www.manchesterhalfmarathon.com
Event description:
A fast, flat city half marathon through Greater Manchester, known for its PB-friendly course, big crowds and well-organised race day experience.
Chicago Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon, 42.2K
Location: Chicago, USA
Entry details: Ballot, tickets still available through charity places and tour operators
Course type: Flat road
Who it’s best for: PB chasers
Sells out quickly: Ballot only
URL: https://www.chicagomarathon.com
Event Description:
Yorkshire Marathon
Event type: Road running
Distance: Marathon (42.2km)
Location: York, UK
Entry details: General entry (no ballot), £65.50 - £120
Course type: Road / mostly flat / scenic
Best for: First-time marathoners, PB chasers and runners who want a well-supported UK marathon without a ballot
Sells out quickly: Yes
URL: NA
Event description:
A popular autumn road marathon set in the historic city of York. The Yorkshire Marathon offers a largely flat, fast course through the city and surrounding countryside, with strong crowd support and a reputation for excellent organisation. A great option for runners looking to avoid major marathon ballots while still racing a high-quality, memorable event.
Valencia Half Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Half marathon, 21.1K
Location: Valencia, Spain
Entry details: Ballot entry, €80
Course type: Flat, fast road
Who it’s best for: PB chasers
Sells out quickly: Yes
TCS New York City Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon, 42.2K
Location: New York, USA
Entry details: Secure a place through the general ballot, qualifying race, charities spots, international tour operators.
Course type: Road, rolling
Who it’s best for: Iconic marathon seekers
Sells out quickly: Yes
URL: https://www.nyrr.org
Leeds Abbey Dash
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: 10km
Location: Leeds, UK
Entry details: Registration not open yet
Course type: Flat road
Who it’s best for: PB chasers
Sells out quickly: Yes
London Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon, 42.2K
Location: London, UK
Entry details: Ballot, charity places and international tour operators
Course type: Road
Who it’s best for: All abilities, runners wanting a great atmosphere
Sells out quickly: Yes, ballot only
Manchester Adidas Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon (42.2km)
Location: Manchester, UK
Date & start time: April 2026 – NA
Entry details: Paid entry, sells out quickly
Course type: Flat road
Who it’s best for: PB seekers, first-time marathoners
The Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Marathon, 42.2K
Location: Paris, France
Entry details: Ballot, charity places and tour operators.
Course type: Road, rolling
Who it’s best for: Destination racers and first time marathoners
Sells out quickly: Yes
Berlin Half Marathon
Location: Berlin, Germany
Event Type: Running (road)
Distance: 21.2km
Course type: Flat, fast road course
Who it’s best for: PB chasers, first-time international racers
Entry Details: Ballot, ticket price between €74 - €89.
Event website: https://www.generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de/en/
Overview
The Berlin Half Marathon is one of Europe’s premier spring road races, attracting runners from around the world. Known for its flat, fast course through the heart of Berlin, it’s a great race for PB seekers.