United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Milton Keynes Marathon
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Milton Keynes Marathon follows roads and surfaced paths through the city’s green spaces before finishing inside Stadium MK. The lap around the pitch gives supporters a clear view of the final effort, whether that resembles a sprint or something more diplomatic. The organiser describes a flat route with long traffic-free sections. Standard and charity participation are available, and the 2027 marathon has a six-and-a-half-hour limit. Select the full distance when entering the wider bank-holiday programme.
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
- Milton Keynes
- County / area
- Buckinghamshire
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and surfaced paths
- Course profile
- The organiser describes the course as flat, with long traffic-free sections.
- Approximate field
- Around 2,000Finishers · 2025–2026
Secondary result reports list 1,934 and approximately 2,215 finishers. Minor source differences do not affect this rounded estimate.
How to enter Milton Keynes Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Standard entry
Register through the official marathon page and select the full distance.
Official entry informationCharity programme
Compare the organiser's charity partners and charity participation options.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Milton Keynes roads and surfaced paths, green spaces and a lap of the Stadium MK pitch before the finish.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start time
- 09:00 local time, Stadium MK 2027 start time information
- 2027 course limit
- 6 hours 30 minutes; minimum age 18 on race day. 2027 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.
2026 Milton Keynes Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe organiser reported new men's and women's course records in the full marathon. Its 11,000-participant weekend total includes several other races.
Men
Mohammed Elbayan won in 2:25:36.
View result detailsWomen
Gemma Carter won in 2:51:32.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Milton Keynes Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 3 May 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Milton Keynes Marathon?
Standard entry: Register through the official marathon page and select the full distance. Charity programme: Compare the organiser's charity partners and charity participation options.
Where is Milton Keynes Marathon and how far is it?
Milton Keynes Marathon takes place in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and surfaced paths
What is the Milton Keynes Marathon course like?
Milton Keynes roads and surfaced paths, green spaces and a lap of the Stadium MK pitch before the finish. The organiser describes the course as flat, with long traffic-free sections.
How big is the field at Milton Keynes Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 2,000, based on Finishers for 2025–2026. Secondary result reports list 1,934 and approximately 2,215 finishers. Minor source differences do not affect this rounded estimate. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Milton Keynes 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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