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Half marathons in August 2026

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Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £43-£45
London, UK

Thames Meander Summer | Half Marathon

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 300 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Half Marathon Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Great British Bake Run | Half Marathon

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Half Marathon Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
A testing route with climbs, descents, and panoramic vistas for those seeking a serious challenge, across remote trails demanding stamina, strength, and focus throughout the course.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £40-£45
Selkirk, Scottish Borders, UK

Durty Trail Weekender | 25K Hill Hopper

A testing route with climbs, descents, and panoramic vistas for those seeking a serious challenge, across remote trails demanding stamina, strength, and focus throughout the course.

  • 25 km trail running + 865 m ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £15-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | Half Marathon

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you! This is an amazing Hamilton-inspired event with an incredible themed medal too.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run | Half Marathon

If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you! This is an amazing Hamilton-inspired event with an incredible themed medal too.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £28-£30
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Half Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 253 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £31-£33
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Clacton Half Marathon

It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 180 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
Challenge yourself on this scenic, undulating road race across the Isle of Wight. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, peaceful countryside lanes, and amazing local support from start to finish.
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £20-£25
Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Half Marathon

Challenge yourself on this scenic, undulating road race across the Isle of Wight. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, peaceful countryside lanes, and amazing local support from start to finish.

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running + 183 m ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
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!
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £46.75
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
  • 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
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 21 Aug
  • £15-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run August | Half Marathon

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
Your race, your pace, your distance! Half marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £29-£36
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Half Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Half marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 633 ft ascent
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including half marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £30-£32
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Half Marathon

Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including half marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £22-£34
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Great British Bake Run | Wales | Half Marathon

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £15-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £30-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 646 ft ascent
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £50-£54
Ivybridge, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Big Day Out | The Great Escape

  • 15.5 miles trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £24-£26
Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, UK

Mull Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £10-£49
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Half Marathon - 26K

  • 26 km trail running + 961 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • €7-€17
Neustadt, Germany

vOffice European Run - Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £26.80-£32
Slough, Buckinghamshire, UK

Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • €51-€65
Sonthofen, Germany

Allgau Panorama Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running + 140 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £36-£38
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 16.5 miles trail running + 2300 ft ascent
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £69-£107
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Inferno Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km multi terrain running + 2000 m ascent
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • €64
Uppsala, Sweden

6 Lakes – 6 Sjoar | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • €44-€80
Turku, Finland

Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running

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