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Marathons in Southeast Asia: the races UK runners actually book
Marathons in Southeast Asia for UK runners: Singapore Gold Label, Bangkok and Halong Bay flat courses, Bali scenery, KL field size, heat, night starts, and trip shape.
2 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Athens Marathon weekend: cost and logistics from the UK
Athens Marathon cost from the UK: the €165 non-EU bib, flights into ATH, three nights near the stadium, race-morning buses to Marathon and the bag-drop rule.
28 Sept 2026
- Editorial
World Marathon Majors trip costs compared
Compare indicative UK trip costs for all eight World Marathon Majors — bib, flights and hotels for Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York.
25 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Valencia Marathon cost (bib, flights, December hotels)
Valencia Marathon cost from the UK: 2026 ballot bib €180 (sold out), waiting-list €200, charity pledges often £675–£1,000, plus VLC flights and December hotels.
24 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Amsterdam Marathon cost from the UK
Amsterdam Marathon cost from the UK: 2026 bib €145 (sold out), charity pledges often £500–£750, plus short-haul flights and October hotels near the Olympic Stadium.
23 Sept 2026
- Editorial
New York City Marathon cost from the UK
New York City Marathon cost from the UK: 2026 international bib about $358, charity pledges often $3,000–$4,000 or £3,000+, plus long-haul flights and November Midtown hotels.
22 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Paris Marathon weekend cost from the UK
Paris Marathon weekend cost from the UK: 2027 lottery bib €169, charity pledges often £750–£1,000, plus short-haul flights and April hotels in central Paris.
21 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Tokyo Marathon cost from the UK
Tokyo Marathon cost from the UK: overseas lottery bib USD 230, four nights and long-haul flights that usually decide the total — not the entry fee.
19 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Best hotels for the Seville Marathon 2027
Where to stay for Seville Marathon 2027. Walk to the María Luisa start, early breakfast sorted. Official packages and DIY picks for every budget.
13 Sept 2026
- Editorial
Best 10K Races in Europe for UK Runners: 2026 Guide
Six top European 10K races ranked for UK runners — course profiles, atmosphere ratings, and all-in trip costs covering flights, hotel & entry.
10 Sept 2026
- Editorial
European Half Marathons as a City Break: 2026 UK Guide
Valencia, Prague, Lisbon & more: discover the best European half marathons for UK runners that double as unforgettable city breaks — with costs from ~£320.
9 Sept 2026
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EditorialBest 10K races in Europe for a weekend away (UK runners)
Best 10K races in Europe for a UK weekend: Manchester, Stockholm night run, Tromsø midnight sun, Madrid NYE, Nice, Barcelona — with trip pages.
4 Sept 2026
- Editorial
How much does the Berlin Marathon cost?
Berlin Marathon cost from the UK: ballot bib €205, charity pledges often £850–£2,000, plus flights and September hotels in Mitte.
2 Sept 2026
- Editorial
How much does the London Marathon cost?
London Marathon cost for UK runners: ballot bib around £80, charity pledges typically £2,500–£2,800, plus race-weekend hotels if you travel.
28 Aug 2026
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EditorialFirst overseas marathon from the UK: how to choose
How UK runners should pick a first overseas marathon: entry path, course, three-night trip shape, and shortlist races that fit a short-haul weekend.
26 Aug 2026
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Editorial7 half marathons North East runners should consider
Seven North East half marathons worth a weekend — Great North Run, Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Kielder, Bamburgh and Hadrian’s Wall — with official links.
21 Aug 2026
- Editorial
The Eight World Marathon Majors: A UK Runner's Guide to All
UK guide to all eight World Marathon Majors - Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York. Entry routes, Six Star rules, and trip costs.
18 Aug 2026
- Editorial
Best and most popular half marathons in Europe
Best half marathons in Europe for a PB or city break, plus the biggest fields by size: Great North Run, Gothenburg, Paris, and SuperHalfs.
14 Aug 2026
- Editorial
Best European marathons for a PB
Flat, fast European marathons worth the flight from the UK - course character, entry reality, and official race links.
12 Aug 2026
- Editorial
UK autumn races worth a trip weekend
Autumn UK races - from the Great North Run to Cardiff - that justify a proper weekend away, with official event links.
11 Aug 2026
