Half marathons in Autumn

• Sat 5 Sep 2026
• £30-£32

Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Half Marathon

We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail half marathon from the coast at Hornsea? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 161 ft ascent

• Sun 6 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Multi-terrain run
• Half marathon 2
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sun 6 Sep 2026
• £59.99
• 12 charities

The Big Half

The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent

• Sun 6 Sep 2026
• £32-£34

Bedford Half Marathon

13.1 miles of traffic free, stunning Bedfordshire countryside followed by a festival village with live music, street food, yoga, entertainment and more at the unforgettable post-race party.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 59 ft ascent

• Sat 12 Sep 2026
• £43-£45

Bewl Water Autumn | Half Marathon

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course at the same venue was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Age 17-80

• 13.1 miles trail running + 710 ft ascent

• Sun 13 Sep 2026
• £17-£78

The Amazing Northampton Run

Come to Britain’s largest town for the Amazing Northampton Run and take on a grand tour of everything great in Northampton including parks, riverside, sporting venues and amazing architecture!

• Families
• Newcomers
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Age 5 & over

• Fun run
• Half marathon 2

• Sun 13 Sep 2026
• £38.50

Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon

This event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest! Summit Tegg's nose, Shuttlingsloe and Shining Tor with views, diverse terrain and finisher medal.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent

• Sun 13 Sep 2026
• £43-£50
• 5 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 13 Sep 2026
• £15-£80
• 26 charities

Great North Run

Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.

• Trees not tees
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Ballot
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Event expo
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent

• Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
• £38

Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend

A breathtaking half marathon racing down the length of the old disused railway with huge views of the Derbyshire Dales.

• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• Half marathon 2

• Sat 19 Sep 2026
• £29-£36

The Lucky Horseshoe | Half Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running

• Sat 19 Sep 2026
• £30-£32

Oktoberfest | Half Marathon

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A half marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 105 ft ascent

• Sun 20 Sep 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

Something to Talk About

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

The Wensum Way Trail

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over the distance of your choice. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 14 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Trail run
• Half marathon 2
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

SoBo Series | Volume 4 | Stop me (if you think you've heard this one before)

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Coast
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £34-£46

Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon

Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers to receive an exclusive event medal and goody bag!

• Venue accessible
• Newcomers
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £38-£70
• 3 charities

Robin Hood Half Marathon

One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £31.50-£48

Windsor Half Marathon

An inspiring half marathon in Windsor Great Park, starting and finishing on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop - probably the most iconic of all road race finishes in the UK!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 167 m ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £25-£27

Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon

This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 469 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £10-£98
• 3 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
• 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
• £43-£45

Thames Meander Autumn | 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.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 300 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £33-£35

ATW Welwyn Half Marathon

The popular Welwyn Half Marathon starts and finishes on the impressive 400m athletics track at Gosling Sports Park with an ideal, traffic-free, disused railway line in between.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 400 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £34-£46
• Early bird

Lincoln Half Marathon

From the Lincolnshire Showground into the heart of the city, past the historic castle and cathedral, to cross the finish line to a roaring crowd, exclusive medal and finisher's goody bag!

Early bird on now

• Venue accessible
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 437 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £5-£60
• 15 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
• 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 4 Oct 2026
• £41-£48

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent