Gatliff Marathon
Edenbridge, United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026
Gatliff Marathon
The Gatliff Marathon is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026. It is the 42nd edition of an annual cross-country challenge run, walk or jog organised by COPSE Club (Croydon). The event starts and finishes at Edenbridge Cricket Club, Matthew Cox Community Pavillion, Blossoms Park, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5DA (what3words: habit.dent.ample). Routes are mostly on footpaths and tracks across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
- 25 km
- 50 km
The route changes each year. Each entrant receives a route description with what3words references and a GPX file. The aim is to complete the chosen distance within ten hours.
Facilities and entry
Entry fees are listed as £21 for the 25 km and £23 for the 50 km. Entries open on 22 November 2025 and close on 15 October 2026; registration is via the SiEntries system. Food and drink provided by the organisers are included in the entry fee. The 50 km route has five checkpoints and offers soup and sandwiches for lunch at one checkpoint; both routes have snacks and drinks at checkpoints, and the 25 km route has two checkpoints. Professional first aid cover is provided. At the finish hot food, tea or coffee and showering facilities are available to entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.