Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
Sunday 25 April 2027
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Come & join us for this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside! Sunday 25 April, 09:00 Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Derbyshire Marathon & Half Marathon Multi Terrain, UndulatingOverviewThe Tissington Trail, the site of a former railway line, takes a 13-mile route from Ashbourne to Buxton, in Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the traffic-free trail is ideal for a cracking out and back marathon, going uphill to Parsley Hay for the first half of the trail and slightly downhill on the way back to Ashbourne Leisure Centre... meaning, you've got gravity on your side for the homeward stretch! The race is suitable for both experienced and first-time marathon runners.Please note: there is a six hour cut off for this event. If it will take you longer please contact [email protected] Highlights• Stunning scenery• Historic trail• Friendly atmosphereWhat's Included• Bespoke medal• Free photographs• Trophies & prizes for leading runnersOn-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)• Marathon: £50• Half Marathon: £45

FAQs.

When is the Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon?

The next Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon is Sunday 25 April 2027. It includes a marathon and a half marathon.

When should I start training for the Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon 2027?

The Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon is on Sunday 25 April 2027. For the marathon, Dangelo's plan is 16 weeks, so start on Monday 4 January 2027. For the half marathon, Dangelo's plan is 12 weeks, so start on Monday 1 February 2027. Starting earlier than this is fine. Use the extra weeks for easy running.

What is the Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon?

Come & join us for this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside! Sunday 25 April, 09:00 Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Derbyshire Marathon & Half Marathon Multi Terrain, UndulatingOverviewThe Tissington Trail, the site of a former railway line, takes a 13-mile route from Ashbourne to Buxton, in Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the traffic-free trail is ideal for a cracking out and back marathon, going uphill to Parsley Hay for the first half of the trail and slightly downhill on the way back to Ashbourne Leisure Centre... meaning, you've got gravity on your side for the homeward stretch! The race is suitable for both experienced and first-time marathon runners.Please note: there is a six hour cut off for this event. If it will take you longer please contact [email protected] Highlights• Stunning scenery• Historic trail• Friendly atmosphereWhat's Included• Bespoke medal• Free photographs• Trophies & prizes for leading runnersOn-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)• Marathon: £50• Half Marathon: £45

Free Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon training plan

Download Dangelo, pick Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon from the race list, and get a structured plan built around race day, with pace targets from your own running and workouts synced to Garmin, Coros, Apple Watch, Apple Health and Health Connect.

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When to start training

Starting later than that? Dangelo shortens the build to fit the time you have left, and you'll still get a structured, achievable plan for Tissington Marathon & Half Marathon.

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A plan built around race day

Every week counts back from 25 April, so base, build, peak and taper land exactly where they should.

Paces from your running

Dangelo reads your recent training from Garmin and Coros and sets workout paces you can actually hold, then adapts them as you get fitter.

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