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Running · Marathons
Abingdon Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Location
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Abingdon Marathon: 18 October 2026. Entry, the flat two-lap course past Sutton Courtenay, a UK Marathon Majors qualifier, a pace calculator.
Abingdon Marathon Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with marathon race-pace.
Abingdon Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Abingdon Marathon 2026?
Abingdon Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, starting at 9:00am.
What time does Abingdon Marathon start?
Abingdon Marathon starts at 9:00am from Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU.
Where does Abingdon Marathon start and finish?
Abingdon Marathon starts at Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU and finishes at Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU.
How many miles is Abingdon Marathon?
Abingdon Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Abingdon Marathon cost to enter?
£61 (UK Athletics-affiliated) / £63 (unaffiliated) — the 2026 edition is reported sold out, with a waiting list only.
How can I track a runner at Abingdon Marathon?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
- Start Point
- Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU
- Finish Point
- Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU
- Start time
- 9:00am
- Surface
- Road
- Cut-off time
- 6 hours, with Race Director discretion to extend by up to 15 minutes.
- Age requirement
- 18 or over on race day.
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Direct Entry Summary
£61 (UK Athletics-affiliated) / £63 (unaffiliated) — the 2026 edition is reported sold out, with a waiting list only.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via the official site until it sells out, as it has for 2026.
Abingdon Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Abingdon Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU and finishing at Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Abingdon Marathon flat?
Yes — described by the organizer as flat and fast.
Abingdon Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU
Start line.
Where Abingdon Marathon starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Abingdon Marathon Route Breakdown
A two-lap route through Abingdon town and nearby villages including Drayton and Sutton Courtenay, following part of the River Thames — described as flat and fast, almost entirely on road. The organizers have introduced course changes in recent years, so confirm the current-year route on the official site.
Abingdon Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Abingdon Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Abingdon Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Abingdon Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Abingdon Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Abingdon Marathon finish
3:59:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyAbingdon Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends at Tilsley Park for after the race
Training Strategy for Abingdon Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon OX14 1PU fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A gradual increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before race day (carb-loading) is the standard approach to maximizing glycogen stores for a marathon.
Eat a carb-focused breakfast 2-3 hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training — race morning is not the time to try something new.
On-course water/gel station details were not published at the time of writing — carry your own fuel if you have specific needs, and practice your fueling plan in training.
Getting some carbohydrate and protein into you within an hour of finishing helps recovery start properly.
Abingdon Marathon Charity Places 2026
A charity page exists on the official site, though specific named partners and terms were not confirmed in sources checked.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Abingdon Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Abingdon Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Abingdon Marathon
Abingdon town centre
Closest to Tilsley Park, with a reasonable range of accommodation for a market town.
Smaller choice than nearby Oxford.
Oxford
A much wider choice of hotels, a short journey from Abingdon.
Requires transport to and from the venue.
Travel & Logistics
Didcot Parkway and Oxford stations are the nearest mainline options, with onward travel to Abingdon — exact race-day guidance was not published at the time of writing.
Road-based two-lap course — exact closure times not published at the time of writing.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Tilsley Park itself, and the two-lap course design, mean spectators can see runners pass more than once from a single well-chosen spot.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Abingdon Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Abingdon Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.