Half marathons in UK

• Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
• £38

Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend

A breathtaking half marathon racing down the length of the old disused railway with huge views of the Derbyshire Dales.

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• Half marathon 2

• Sat 19 Sep 2026
• £29-£36

The Lucky Horseshoe | Half Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running

• 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 20 Sep 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

Something to Talk About

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

The Wensum Way Trail

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over the distance of your choice. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 14 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Trail run
• Half marathon 2
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

SoBo Series | Volume 4 | Stop me (if you think you've heard this one before)

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.

• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Coast
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs road running

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £40-£42
• 2 charities

Ealing Half Marathon

Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £34-£46

Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon

Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers to receive an exclusive event medal and goody bag!

• Venue accessible
• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £38-£70
• 3 charities

Robin Hood Half Marathon

One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!

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

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £31.50-£48

Windsor Half Marathon

An inspiring half marathon in Windsor Great Park, starting and finishing on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop - probably the most iconic of all road race finishes in the UK!

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

• 13.1 miles road running + 167 m 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.

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

• 13.1 miles road running + 469 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £10-£98
• 5 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
• £43-£45

Thames Meander Autumn | Half Marathon

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

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

• 13.1 miles trail running + 300 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £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 2026
• £34-£46
• 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 2026
• £5-£60
• 18 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 2026
• £41-£48

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 4 Oct 2026
• £28-£30

The East Coast Chuffer | Half Marathon

All aboard for The East Coast Chuffer Half Marathon – a scenic running adventure setting off from Peasholme Park, Scarborough, and steaming along the historic Cinder Track!

• Enter online
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 269 ft ascent

• Sat 10 Oct 2026
• £35

The Hurt | 21km

The toughest trail run in the South East is back by popular demand. Likened to fell running, the 21K route includes steep, rocky ascent on lesser-known trails through the luscious Hurtwood Forest.

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

• 21 km trail running + 1551 ft ascent

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £25-£35
• 16 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 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
• 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 2026
• £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 2026
• £17-£29

Scare Bear Run | North | Half Marathon

Get involved in this spooky half marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

• Enter online
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail 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
• £46.25-£51.50
• 7 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