United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Abingdon Marathon
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Abingdon Marathon starts and finishes on the Tilsley Park track, with a generally flat road route through the town and neighbouring villages. The course changes for 2026, so use the revised map rather than a familiar old file. Some roads and footpaths remain open to other users, with marshals supporting the race. The 2026 event is sold out, with an official waiting list and transfer process. Its six-hour limit and detailed historical results are worth checking before seeking a place.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Abingdon
- County / area
- Oxfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road, footpaths and athletics track
- Course profile
- Generally flat; use the revised course map and elevation profile.
- Approximate field
- Around 1,200Entrants · 2025
Woodstock Harriers' race report says the 2025 marathon sold out with 1,200 entries. This is a club-reported estimate, not an organiser-audited registration total.
How to enter Abingdon Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Waiting list / official transfer
The 2026 race is sold out. The organiser links an official waiting list and transfer information.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Tilsley Park track start and finish, Abingdon town centre and a two-lap section through surrounding villages; revised for 2026.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start time
- 09:00 local time, Tilsley Park 2026 start time information
- 2026 course limit
- Six hours, with any extension at the race director's discretion. 2026 course limit information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Abingdon Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe final PDF contains overall, age-category, team and Oxfordshire championship tables. Times below are gun times from its individual/category results.
Overall men
Tom Hollis (bib 371) won in 2:29:24.
View result detailsOverall women
Louise Flynn (bib 1198) won in 2:46:42.
View result detailsMen's age-category leaders
SM Jonathan Frost 2:29:41; VM40 Tom Hollis 2:29:24; VM50 Martin Green 2:36:20; VM60 Nigel Rackham 2:46:54; VM70+ Nick Silvester 3:28:37.
View result detailsWomen's age-category leaders
SW Fliss Tournant 2:58:02; VW35 Louise Flynn 2:46:42; VW45 Annabel Granger 2:53:47; VW55 Alice Riddell-Webster 2:56:51; VW65 Linda Tyler 3:32:14; VW75+ Jane Ashby 4:17:28.
View result detailsTeams
Headington RR led the men's team standings; Bristol & West AC led the women's.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Abingdon Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Oct 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Abingdon Marathon?
Waiting list / official transfer: The 2026 race is sold out. The organiser links an official waiting list and transfer information.
Where is Abingdon Marathon and how far is it?
Abingdon Marathon takes place in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road, footpaths and athletics track
What is the Abingdon Marathon course like?
Tilsley Park track start and finish, Abingdon town centre and a two-lap section through surrounding villages; revised for 2026. Generally flat; use the revised course map and elevation profile.
How big is the field at Abingdon Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 1,200, based on Entrants for 2025. Woodstock Harriers' race report says the 2025 marathon sold out with 1,200 entries. This is a club-reported estimate, not an organiser-audited registration total. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Abingdon Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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