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Half marathons in South West in May 2026

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Be sure to add this trail half through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar. With fully-stocked aid stations, gorgeous scenery and a finisher’s medal, it's for everyone.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £32
Wimborne, Dorset

The Bluebell Bash | Half Marathon

Be sure to add this trail half through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar. With fully-stocked aid stations, gorgeous scenery and a finisher’s medal, it's for everyone.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 702 ft ascent
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit to take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon route.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £49-£52
Bristol, Somerset

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit to take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon route.

  • 13.1 miles road running
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A stunning but tough half marathon trail race taking in the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and medals for all, plus an uplifting festival weekend!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £30
Kingsbridge, Devon

Something Wild Festival | Half Marathon

A stunning but tough half marathon trail race taking in the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and medals for all, plus an uplifting festival weekend!

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 2001 ft ascent
By popular demand, a half marathon trail race has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £28
Lifton, Devon

Roadford Lake Trail Races | Half Marathon

By popular demand, a half marathon trail race has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1298 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 17 May
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset

SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations

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
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£49
Lynton, Devon

The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail | Half Marathon

  • 21 km trail running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18-£22
Saltash, Cornwall

Saltash Half Marathon and 5K+ and Fun Run | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £38.50
Sidmouth, Devon

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running + 596 m ascent
  • Sat 9 May
  • £47
Exmoor, Devon

Endurancelife | Exmoor | Half Marathon

  • 13.5 miles trail running + 2822 ft ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £25-£27
Dorchester, Dorset

Hardy Half Marathon | Original Hardy Half - 13.1 Miles

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1332 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • £10-£49
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The Maverick Cotswolds Trail | Half Marathon

  • 23 km trail running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £48-£50
Plymouth, Devon

Race The Tide | Long Half-Marathon

  • 15 miles trail running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £30-£32
Helston, Cornwall

Bownder | House - 1/2 Marathon

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £45
Exeter, Devon

Bishop Fleming Great West Run | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 722 ft ascent
  • Sun 24 May
  • £32.50
Taunton, Somerset

Run The Taunton Trail 10K & Half Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.2 km trail running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £44
Saint Agnes, Cornwall

Trail Pursuit: Cornwall | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running

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