Marathons
Sunday 4 April 2027
Location: Brighton
Soak up the coastal views of the East Sussex English shoreline, heading out towards Brighton Marina, before making your way past Brighton's iconic pier.
Sunday 4 April 2027
Location: Milan
Join thousands of runners in this marathon through the vibrant heart of Milan, along a course that touches the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Manchester Marathon 2027
Sunday 18 April 2027
Location: Manchester
Join Team Arthritis UK and tens of thousands of runners for this fast, flat route through the vibrant streets of Manchester. You'll get a big Northern welcome!
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027
Location :Anywhere
TCS London Marathon MyWay is a virtual 26.2-mile marathon, letting participants complete the distance anywhere on Marathon day worldwide.
2027 TCS London Marathon MyWay
Sunday 25 April 2027
Location: London
Join runners from all over the world for the world's most famous marathon - a truly spectacular event and the biggest fundraiser across the globe.
29 and 30 May 2027
Location: Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s biggest running festival and there is a distance for everyone. Choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or full Marathon.
What to expect as an Arthritis UK runner
- An Arthritis UK running vest
- An official welcome pack full of helpful training and fundraising advice
- Dedicated training and fundraising support from our expert team
- Access to our closed Facebook group of our community of supporters
Our stories
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Josh’s journey to the London Marathon
Thanks to research funded by Arthritis UK, a breakthrough came in 1999 after the development of biologic therapies, including anti-TNF drugs, which target the disease process itself rather than just masking symptoms. Read how these advancements meant that Josh’s life was transformed - taking him from painful joints to running the London Marathon in 2025.
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7 fundraising ideas from our marathon runner Louise
Marathon runner Louise shares her tips for hitting your fundraising target for Versus Arthritis.