Multi Storey Car Park Marathon
🏃♂️ 42 km
🌍 INT
The Multi-Storey Car Park Marathon is a quirky, indoor endurance event in the UK that challenges runners to complete a full 26.2-mile marathon by circling the ramps and floors of a concrete parking structure.
Organized by Sussex Trail Events, these races test both mental endurance and physical stamina.
Key event details include:
Location: Typically hosted at the Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
The Course: Runners complete 63 laps of the structure, navigating up and down levels and taking on roughly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of total elevation gain.
Cut-off Time: There is a strict 6-hour time limit due to the venue operating as an active car park.
Difficulty & Popularity: It quickly became a highly sought-after challenge.
The 2026 event completely sold out its 100 entries in just seven minutes.
Organized by Sussex Trail Events, these races test both mental endurance and physical stamina.
Key event details include:
Location: Typically hosted at the Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
The Course: Runners complete 63 laps of the structure, navigating up and down levels and taking on roughly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of total elevation gain.
Cut-off Time: There is a strict 6-hour time limit due to the venue operating as an active car park.
Difficulty & Popularity: It quickly became a highly sought-after challenge.
The 2026 event completely sold out its 100 entries in just seven minutes.