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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
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
If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you!
  • 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!

  • 13.1 miles trail running
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
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
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
  • £18-£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
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
  • 4 charities
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
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
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
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
  • £16-£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
  • Sat 1 Aug
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | Half Marathon

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

Dartmoor Big Day Out | The Great Escape

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

Mull Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Fri 7 Aug
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 8 Aug
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Half Marathon - 26K

  • 26 km trail running + 961 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug
Neustadt, Germany

vOffice European Run - Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sun 9 Aug
Slough, Buckinghamshire, UK

Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 9 Aug
Sonthofen, Germany

Allgau Panorama Marathon | Half Marathon

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

Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 16.5 miles trail running + 2300 ft ascent
  • Fri 14 Aug
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run August | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Inferno Half Marathon

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

6 Lakes – 6 Sjoar | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Aug
Turku, Finland

Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
Helsinki, Finland

Bjorn Borg Helsinki Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
Reykjavík, Iceland

Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km road running

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