Half marathons with pacers in May 2026
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- Sun 3 May
- £45-£48
- 6 charities
Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 3 May
- £45
- 1 charity
ABP Southampton Half Marathon
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 152 m ascent
- Mon 4 May
- £40-£50
MK Half Marathon
A popular, fast, scenic AIMS-certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management featuring beautiful lakes, parks, and picturesque villages with the highest level of support.
- Chip timing
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- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 518 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £49-£52
- 5 charities
Great Bristol Run Half Marathon
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic route.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 10 May
- £40-£85
- 6 charities
Leeds Half Marathon
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
- Beginner-friendly
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May
- FREE-£40
- 14 charities
Hackney Half
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May
- £38.40-£52
- 3 charities
Essar Chester Half Marathon
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May
- £52-£55
- 10 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Chip timing
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- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 10 May
Generali Genève Marathon | Half Marathon
- 21.1 km road running + 61 m ascent