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Half marathons with PB potential in May 2026

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Secure your charity place in the Hackney Half - one of the capital's favourite events - while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 17 May
  • 13 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half charity places

Secure your charity place in the Hackney Half - one of the capital's favourite events - while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £36-£42
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 37 m ascent
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.
  • Mon 4 May
  • £40-£50
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 518 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 17 May
  • FREE-£40
London, UK

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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.
  • Sun 24 May
  • FREE-£40
Edinburgh, UK

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 76 m ascent
Based out of East Hull this half marathon 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.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £30-£32
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Get the Hull out of Here | Half Marathon

Based out of East Hull this half marathon 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.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £31-£33
London, UK

RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon

Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.

  • 13.1 miles road running
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic half marathon in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £28-£30
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley | Half Marathon

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic half marathon in Yorkshire?

  • 13.1 miles road running + 151 ft ascent
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £52-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
  • Sun 31 May
  • £34-£36
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Half Marathon

In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

  • 13.1 miles track and field
  • Sun 10 May
  • £32
Richmond, UK

Ranelagh Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 84 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £40-£42
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Run Gatwick | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £30-£32
Hereford, Herefordshire, UK

RUN Hereford | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • £38.40-£52
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • £23-£25
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Eyam Half Marathon | Half Marathon Run

  • 13.1 miles road running + 1699 ft ascent

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