Half marathons with PB potential in UK
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- Sun 17 May 2026
- FREE-£50
- 37 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 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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £46.25
- 8 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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...
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £50-£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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £34-£36
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?
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 13.1 miles track and field
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £15-£60
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- £46.75
- 4 charities
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £43-£50
- 5 charities
Richmond Half Marathon
Be part of London's most exclusive event! Run through its greenest borough, exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with a family music festival to finish!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 91 ft ascent
- Sat 19 Sep 2026
- £30-£32
Oktoberfest | Half Marathon
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A half marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 105 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- £25-£27
Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon
This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 469 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £10-£98
- 2 charities
Manchester Half Marathon
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 64 m ascent
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £5-£60
- 15 charities
Oysho Cardiff Half
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
- Families
- Carbon offset
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Music
- Chip timing
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £25-£35
- 4 charities
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Music
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 88 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £15-£117
- 7 charities
Oxford Half Marathon
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
- Carbon neutral
- Venue accessible
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 16 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £38-£40
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 + 65 m ascent
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £43.25-£51.50
- 5 charities
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun, sea and 13.1 miles of stunning coastline — a spectacular half marathon taking you across both Bournemouth piers, as the headline event of the Run Bournemouth running festival!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
- Sun 7 Dec
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 7 Dec
Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running + 415 ft ascent
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Feb 2026
Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 Miles
- Half marathon 2
- Fun run
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
Llanelli 10K & Half Marathon | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running + 58 m ascent
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Rodley | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running + 105 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
London Half and 10K Presented by TREK | Half Marathon
- 21.1 km road running + 117 m ascent