Charity half marathons with PB potential
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- Sun 19 Oct
- £10
Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon
The biggest half marathon in the Netherlands and part of the Amsterdam Marathon Weekend boasting a flat, fast course and an exciting Olympic Stadium finish.
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £18-£35
- 7 charities
HOKA Paris Half Marathon
An early-season opener and chance to get back in the swing as spring approaches. Speed, timing, motivation, performance: this race will set the pace for your athletic challenges in the year to come.
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Event expo
- Urban
- Park
- Age 17 & over
- 21.1 km road running
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £56.50
- 20 charities
GetPRO Bath Half
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Plastic-free event
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 239 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £67.50
- 12 charities
London Landmarks Half Marathon
A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads.
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £36-£38
- 1 charity
Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon
Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 37 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- FREE-£40
- 33 charities
Hackney Half
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £38.40-£52
- 4 charities
Essar Chester Half Marathon
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £46.25
- 7 charities
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £46-£55
- 3 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- £46.75
- 5 charities
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £38-£50
- 2 charities
Richmond Half Marathon
Be part of London's most exclusive event! Run through its greenest borough, exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with a family music festival to finish!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 91 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £50-£98
- 2 charities
Manchester Half Marathon
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 64 m ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £58
- 2 charities
Oysho Cardiff Half
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
- Families
- Carbon offset
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £10-£60
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Date TBC. A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 88 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £64-£114
- 1 charity
Oxford Half Marathon
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
- Carbon neutral
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £46.25
- 5 charities
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun, sea and 13.1 miles of stunning coastline — a spectacular half marathon taking you across both Bournemouth piers, as the headline event of the Run Bournemouth running festival!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent