Half marathons with PB potential in May 2026
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- Sun 3 May 2026
- £36-£38
Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon
Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 37 m ascent
- Mon 4 May 2026
- £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.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 518 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- FREE-£40
- 33 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!
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- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £38.40-£52
- 4 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!
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- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £46.25
- 9 charities
Edinburgh Half Marathon
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £30-£32
Get the Hull out of Here | Half Marathon
Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes...
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £46-£55
- 3 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.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 10 May 2026
RUN Hereford | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
Eyam Half Marathon | Half Marathon Run
- 13.1 miles road running + 1699 ft ascent