Road Half marathons in October 2026

• Sun 4 Oct
• £10-£95
• 7 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
• Enter online
• 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
• £33-£35

ATW Welwyn Half Marathon

The popular Welwyn Half Marathon starts and finishes on the impressive 400m athletics track at Gosling Sports Park with an ideal, traffic-free, disused railway line in between.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 400 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct
• £36.50-£48.50
• Early bird

Lincoln Half Marathon

From the Lincolnshire Showground into the heart of the city, past the historic castle and cathedral, to cross the finish line to a roaring crowd, exclusive medal and finisher's goody bag!

Early bird on now

• Venue accessible
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Urban
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 437 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct
• £5-£60
• 19 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 4 Oct
• £41-£48
• 3 charities

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £25-£35
• 21 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
• Beginner-friendly
• 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
• £15-£130
• 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
• Beginner-friendly
• 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
• £36-£54

Chelmsford Half Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest half marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 331 ft ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £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 18 Oct
• €60
• 1 charity

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.

• Enter online
• Flat
• PB
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running