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Half marathons with PB potential

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Boosted
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

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
Boosted
General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 17 May
  • 6 charities
London

Hackney Half charity places

General entries have sold out for the fourth year running - but charity places are available! Run for charity in London's electric event, support a UK cause and join their team today!

  • 13.1 miles road running
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!
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £15-£130
Oxford, Oxfordshire

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!

  • 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
  • £38-£40
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 65 m ascent
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!
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £46.25-£51.50
Bournemouth, Dorset

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • €60
Netherlands

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon

Run the biggest half marathon of the Netherlands and experience stunning canals, lively streets, and iconic landmarks on a flat, fast course finishing in the city’s historic Olympic Stadium.

  • 13.1 miles road running
A Halloween-themed half marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £30-£32
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Half Marathon

A Halloween-themed half marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
Come join a Halloween Party of a different kind
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £34-£36
Ware, Hertfordshire

Halloween Hobble | Half Marathon

Come join a Halloween Party of a different kind

  • 13.1 miles track and field
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
  • £39-£41
Bedford, Bedfordshire

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.

  • 21.1 km road running
A closed-road race through the heart of the Cotswolds — a course that blends historic charm, scenic countryside, and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere.
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • £38.99-£47.99
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cirencester Half Marathon

A closed-road race through the heart of the Cotswolds — a course that blends historic charm, scenic countryside, and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere.

  • 13.1 miles road running
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall | Half Marathon

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?

  • 13.1 miles road running + 144 ft ascent
Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers and a fantastic trail half marathon.
  • Sun 15 Nov
  • £30-£32
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Rothwell Kebabathon | Half Marathon

Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers and a fantastic trail half marathon.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 12 Dec
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | Half Marathon

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset

Step into Christmas

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • 7 hrs road running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | Half Marathon

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat half marathon takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • From £32
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | Half Marathon

This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat half marathon takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 33 ft ascent
This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • £35-£42
Thames Ditton, Surrey

Hampton Court Half Marathon

This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent palace with King Henry VIII cheering on!

  • 13.1 miles road running
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon on a flat, scenic road course.
  • Sun 21 Feb 2027
  • From £33
Bedford, Bedfordshire

ATW Bedford Half Marathon

This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon on a flat, scenic road course.

  • 21.1 km road running + 100 m ascent
A highly anticipated annual event for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!
  • Sun 28 Feb 2027
  • From £35
Taunton, Somerset

Taunton Half Marathon

A highly anticipated annual event for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 505 ft ascent
The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views of Eryri (Snowdonia), the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027
  • £45.99-£53.99
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey

Jones o Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon

The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views of Eryri (Snowdonia), the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 220 m ascent
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027
  • £55.99-£59.99
Bath, Somerset

GetPRO Bath Half

Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 239 ft ascent
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sun 4 Apr 2027
  • £40-£47
Richmond

Kew Gardens Half Marathon

The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male and female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 13.1 miles road running + 85 m ascent
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £28-£30
Boston, Lincolnshire

Boston UK Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • €29-€49
Lithuania

Kaunas Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • €40-€45
Romania

Bucharest International Half Marathon

  • 21 km road running
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £38
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 102 m ascent
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £27-£29
Carnoustie, Angus

Barry Buddon FAST Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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