Half marathons in August 2026
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- Sat 1 Aug
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | Half Marathon
Day 10 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 13.1 miles trail running + 646 ft ascent
- Sun 2 Aug
- £35-£36
The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Half Marathon
It's just a jump to the left... come and join one of the funniest days out in Shropshire: fast half marathon times, fancy dress, and a lot of laughs and support.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 8 Aug
- £34
Run Dorney Lake | August | Half Marathon
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed half marathon course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 9 Aug
- £43-£45
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
- Sun 9 Aug
- £23-£35
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
- Sun 9 Aug
- £40-£45
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
- Fri 14 Aug
- £15-£27
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
- Sat 15 Aug
- £23-£35
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
- Sat 15 Aug
- £28-£30
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
- Sun 16 Aug
- £31-£33
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
- Sun 16 Aug
- £20-£25
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
- Sun 16 Aug
- £46.75
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
- Fri 21 Aug
- £15-£27
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
- Sat 22 Aug
- £29-£36
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
- Sat 22 Aug
- £30-£32
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
- Sat 22 Aug
- £22-£34
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
- Sun 30 Aug
- £15-£29
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
- Sun 30 Aug
- £34
Run Dorney Lake | August | Half Marathon
Choose your distance and chase your personal best on the flat, chip-timed half marathon course at London 2012's iconic Olympic venue; all abilities welcome.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 1 Aug
- £24-£26
Mull Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 8 Aug
- £10-£49
The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Half Marathon - 26K
- 26 km trail running + 961 m ascent
- Sun 9 Aug
- £26.80-£32
Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running