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Half marathons in East of England

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A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £36-£38
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans Half Marathon

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £27-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Summer Ready Run

Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Norfolk Festival of Running

Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Fixed time runs 2
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 days trail running
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 2026
  • £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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £27-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Multi-terrain run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
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.
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £32-£34
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

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
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!
  • Sat 19 Sep 2026
  • £29-£36
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £27-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
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!
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £34-£46
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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
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.
  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • £33-£35
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

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
Don't miss out on one of the biggest half marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £36-£54
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Half Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest half marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Race through historic streets and vibrant crowds, chasing your personal best on a fast, flat course and experience electrifying support and unforgettable moments in this celebrated running challenge.
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £38-£40
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

AEPG Great Eastern Run | Half Marathon

Race through historic streets and vibrant crowds, chasing your personal best on a fast, flat course and experience electrifying support and unforgettable moments in this celebrated running challenge.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Chase your personal best on one of the UK’s flattest, fastest and most scenic courses, looping the River Ouse and Priory Park in a spectacular Bedford Half Marathon.
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026
  • £31-£33
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford Half Marathon

Chase your personal best on one of the UK’s flattest, fastest and most scenic courses, looping the River Ouse and Priory Park in a spectacular Bedford Half Marathon.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 21.1 km road running
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.
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026
  • £32-£34
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Sun 14 Dec
Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK

Let it Stow - Half Trail Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Norfolk Trail Marathon/Half Marathon - Marriott's Way | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

High Lodge Half Marathon - Spring

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Half Marathon, 10K and 5K | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK

Berkhamsted Half Marathon and 5 Mile Fun Run | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Brentwood Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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