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Marathon Medicine

Overview

Do you work in healthcare or a science-related field?

If so, join us for the 42nd edition of the annual Marathon Medicine Conference, which focuses on the medicine and science of marathon running.

Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 09:00 to 13:00 
Venue: Central Hall, Storey's Gate, London SW1H 9NH

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Sports scientists and medics, with extensive experience in the science and medicine of endurance running, will present their latest research.

This year speakers will include: 

  • Dr Lewis Halsey, University of Roehampton (Humans versus the rest: Are we built for distance running?)
  • Dr Nishan Guha, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (Fuel, Fix, or Risk? Supplements and Hormones in Endurance Sport)
  • Dr Kelly McNulty, Northumbria University (The menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception & sports performance)
  • Prof Mike Stembridge, Cardiff Metropolitan University (Heat vs. Altitude to achieve cardiovascular adaptations in runners)
  • Dr Andrew Mitchell, University of Bedfordshire (Lower limb running injuries)

Previous programmes

Marathon Medicine 2024

Watch the lectures on YouTube.

Read the conference report on the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Marathon Medicine 2023

Watch the lectures on YouTube.

Read the conference report on the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Marathon Medicine 2022

Watch the lectures on YouTube.

Read the conference reports on BAsem and the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Marathon Medicine 2025

Watch the lectures on YouTube.