UK spring marathons

Training for a spring marathon

Most marathon plans run for 16 to 18 weeks, so a spring race means building through winter: dark mornings, cold long runs and the odd icy week. In return, race day is usually cool and well suited to a good time.

Count back from your race date to find your start week, then use the running pace calculator to set your training paces. Big spring marathons can fill early, so check the entry status on each listing.