Races Marathon · Worcester, UK
Worcester Marathon
Worcester Marathon is a rolling marathon in Worcester, UK, held each May. Two laps of a rural road loop through Oddingley, Himbleton and Crowle. Race reports describe an undulating course with hills, including a climb to Smite. Mid-May is usually mild, around 8 to 19°C, though warm days have been reported. With Worcester Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
next: Sunday 16 May 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-May is usually mild, around 8 to 19°C, though warm days have been reported.
Racing this course well
Two laps of a rural road loop through Oddingley, Himbleton and Crowle. Race reports describe an undulating course with hills, including a climb to Smite.
With Worcester Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £45 affiliated or £47 unaffiliated (2027 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's 2027 page says the race sold out in each of the past two years.
Official Worcester Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 16 May 2027
- Start time
- 09:30
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
The course in numbers
The half-marathon route is run for the first lap, then the marathon course splits near Oddingley and Himbleton for a second lap.
- Surface
- Open road on rural lanes
Worth knowing
- Marathon runners not at the 11 mile point after 2 hours 15 minutes are redirected to the half marathon finish and still get a time and medal.
Getting there
- Rail station
- Worcester Foregate Street, about 5 km
Pick your goal for Worcester
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Asked often
- When is the Worcester Marathon?
- The next Worcester Marathon is on Sunday 16 May 2027 in Worcester, UK. It is held each May.
- Is the Worcester Marathon course flat?
- Two laps of a rural road loop through Oddingley, Himbleton and Crowle. Race reports describe an undulating course with hills, including a climb to Smite.
- How do I enter the Worcester Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £45 affiliated or £47 unaffiliated (2027 race).
- Does the Worcester Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's 2027 page says the race sold out in each of the past two years.
- How should I train for the Worcester Marathon?
- Train specifically for Worcester — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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