Half marathons in East of England
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- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
Pumpkin Plod
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sat 1 Nov
- £33-£35
Catherine Wheel Canter | Half Marathon
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete a half marathon over multiple laps of the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 13.1 miles track and field

- Sat 1 Nov
- £33-£35
Guy Fawkes Gallop | Half Marathon
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see whether you can complete a half marathon over multiple laps of the 400m circuit - and how fast you can do it.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 13.1 miles track and field

- Sun 2 Nov
- £35-£37
ATW Blues Foundation Bedford Half Marathon
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half-Marathon or 10K while supporting the Blues Foundation.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 21.1 km road running + 0 ft ascent

- Sat 8 Nov
- £29-£33
Dirt Half Challenge
Join hundreds of runners for an award-winning, off-road adventure through autumnal countryside. With woodland paths and canal-side tracks, it delivers challenge, beauty, and unbeatable vibes.
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 478 ft ascent

- Sat 8 Nov
- £35-£37
ATW Remembrance Runs | Half Marathon
Join ATW for the Half Marathon Remembrance Run at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 89 ft ascent

- Sun 9 Nov
- £31-£36
Remembrance Run
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sat 22 Nov
- £31-£36
Turkey Trot
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Suffolk countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sun 23 Nov
- £35-£37
Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon
Join the return of this much-loved half marathon in the heart of Norfolk, taking place this autumn on flat, fast, closed roads and complete with an awesome Event Village and medal!
- Venue accessible
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Event village
- Urban
- Rural
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running

- Sun 30 Nov
- £31-£36
St Andrews Day Challenge
The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sun 7 Dec
- £31-£36
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Newcomers
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sun 14 Dec
- £31-£36
Twas The Run Before Christmas
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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sun 14 Dec
- £29-£31
ATW Stevenage Winter Half Marathon
Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the route winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 285 ft ascent

- Sat 20 Dec
- £27-£32
Christmas Canter | Half Marathon
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over half marathon distance.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 764 ft ascent

- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
WTF Where's The Finish?
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.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £29-£36
Windmill Way Wander | Half Marathon
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route over half marathon distance.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 764 ft ascent

- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £31-£33
ATW Watford Half Marathon
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years! Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 751 ft ascent

- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £32-£38
Run for Cake
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2

- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £27-£38
Thetford Festival of Running
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over the distance of your choice with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race

- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £34-£36
ATW Bedford Half Marathon
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 21.1 km road running + 0 ft ascent

- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £29-£31
ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront Half Marathon
Pack your trainers alongside your bucket and spade for an event that seamlessly combines the thrill of running with the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 0 ft ascent

- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £33-£35
Colchester Half Marathon
An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Urban
- Rural
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 403 ft ascent

- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £20-£35
- 9 charities
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Run 13.1 unforgettable miles through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic University grounds on a flat, fast-paced course perfect for supporting a charity cause and chasing a personal best.
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running

- Sat 21 Mar 2026
- £27-£38
Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K
Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- Multi-terrain run 2