
Sporting Challenges
Supporting the Island’s Mental Health
Run a marathon for Isle Listen
Is this your year to run a marathon? You could run Miles for Minds in aid of Isle Listen! We have a number of places available at sought after events, from Milan to Miami, or Valencia to Vienna, there’s something for everyone. If you’re not up to a full marathon, we’ve also got half marathon places. All marathon places come with a fundraising target, and continuous support. Contact us for more information or click the link below.
Browse our upcoming events below!

Milan Marathon
The Milan Marathon offers a fast, flat but scenic course in one of the most popular and trendy European cities over 13, 000 runners take to the challenge. The course covers a loop that encompasses all the iconic landscapes in the city keeping you entertained through every corner of the vibrant city. It offers DJ Sets, music zones and cheering points to ensure it’s a day to remember!
Vienna Marathon
The Vienna marathon holds great history it is flat and it is where the legend Eliud Kipchoge ran 1:59:40.2 hours for the marathon distance! The race allows you to take in the impressive modern and historical sights of Vienna, you start on Wagramer Straße in modern Vienna, close to the “UNO-City”, the seat of the United Nations, and finishes in the city centre in front of the Burgtheater. It’s known as one of the most impressive cultural marathon routes worldwide it really does have it all!
Prague Marathon
Prague is the capital of the Czech republic the Prague marathon will take you on a journey through history you will get to experience the city’s old and new town, medieval castles and throughout the marathons loop you will cross 6 bridges one being the famous ‘Charles bridge.’ This marathon attracts nationalities far and wide down to it’s scenic route and electric atmosphere last year saw over 10,000 runners!
Copenhagen Marathon
Copenhagen Marathon is a sell out year on year 2025 saw 21,000 registered runners but why? Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark where they embody the Danish term hygge which is enjoying the simply pleasures of life with loved ones this flows into the organisation and support that comes alive on marathon day. The course is flat and atmospheric taking you through the heart of the city including the cities beautiful bridges to Christianshavan and Amager, every neighbourhood the course explores brings with it a vibrant feel. It’s a popular one not to be missed!
Chicago Marathon
The Chicago Marathon, held every October, is one of the world’s top races and part of the World Marathon Majors. Its flat, fast course through 29 neighbourhoods draws elite athletes, tens of thousands of runners, and cheering crowds, making it a signature celebration of the city!
Venice Marathon
The Venice marathon in the famous city on the water a spectacle not to be missed! With on average over 12,000 runners the course offers a blend of fast flat sections and the iconic Venice canal bridges making it a unique marathon experience!
Dublin Marathon
The Dublin Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in Europe attracting more than 20,000 runners. Now significantly oversubscribed, runners are drawn to a fast, flat course that starts and finishes in the heart of the city, taking in Dublin’s historic landmarks. It’s popular for it’s cool autumn temperatures but more importantly the Irish festive atmosphere that is with you the whole way around the course as the city comes alive to support you take on this challenge!
Athens Marathon
The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth and is recognised as the original authentic marathon course. When you run the marathon, you run in the very footsteps of the ancient gods and heroes that gave birth to western civilization. The finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. The city has come alive for centuries for this monumental event the crowd cheering you through this epic challenge!
Valencia Marathon
Valencia marathon fast flat and sunny know for it’s personal best course! Over 33,000 runners gather for this end of year event. The circuit loop offers beachfront running, historic squares, bridges and green spaces as well as several cheerzones throughout the course. Its finish line is known as one of the most scenic carrying you across the walkway towards the breathtaking Hemisfèric.
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