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Trail Half marathons in May 2026

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Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek half marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Mon 4 May
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May | Half Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek half marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 13.1 miles trail running
The Magna Carta Half Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £43-£45
Egham, Surrey, UK

Magna Carta Summer | Half Marathon

The Magna Carta Half Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 70 ft ascent
Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Spring Lucky Dip Run

Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The multi-terrain half marathon is mostly on road and covers a section of the longer distance routes.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £35
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires | Half Marathon

The multi-terrain half marathon is mostly on road and covers a section of the longer distance routes.

  • 13.4 miles multi terrain running + 897 ft ascent
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, UK

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
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a half marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincolnshire Run | Half Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a half marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 132 ft ascent
This 25km is graded ‘hard’ and is on technical, fast flowing and rugged trails around Derwentwater, the Borrowdale Valley and the Watendlath Valley. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 16 May
  • £70
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Half Marathon Trail Run

This 25km is graded ‘hard’ and is on technical, fast flowing and rugged trails around Derwentwater, the Borrowdale Valley and the Watendlath Valley. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 25 km trail running + 750 m 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, UK

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
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Thu 21 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic half marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Farmmageddon | Half Marathon

Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic half marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 656 ft ascent
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
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
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Fri 1 May
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers May | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£39
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Staveley

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Trail run 2
  • Sun 3 May
  • £37
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Tempo Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 884 ft ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £32
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Bluebell Bash | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £26-£28
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Brockholes Bimble | Half Marathon

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

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running + 596 m ascent
  • Sat 9 May
  • £40
Cardiff, UK

Radyr Trail Races: Half Marathon and Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £47
Exmoor, Devon, UK

Endurancelife | Exmoor | Half Marathon

  • 13.5 miles trail running + 2822 ft ascent
  • Sat 9 May
  • £26-£28
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Cottam Canter | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £30
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Thump Trail Half

  • 13.1 miles trail running

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