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Half marathons in UK in August 2026

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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.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £43-£45
London, UK

Thames Meander Summer | 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
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Half Marathon Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Great British Bake Run | Half Marathon

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Half Marathon Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £28-£30
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Half Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running + 253 ft ascent
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £31-£33
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Clacton Half Marathon

It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 180 ft ascent
Challenge yourself on this scenic, undulating road race across the Isle of Wight. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, peaceful countryside lanes, and amazing local support from start to finish.
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £18-£25
Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Half Marathon

Challenge yourself on this scenic, undulating road race across the Isle of Wight. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, peaceful countryside lanes, and amazing local support from start to finish.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running + 183 m ascent
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £46.75
  • 4 charities
Tranent, East Lothian, UK

Scottish Half Marathon

A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!

  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
Your race, your pace, your distance! Half marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £29-£36
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Half Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Half marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 633 ft ascent
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including half marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £30-£32
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Half Marathon

Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including half marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Sat 1 Aug
Ivybridge, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Big Day Out | The Great Escape

  • 15.5 miles trail running
  • Fri 7 Aug
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 8 Aug
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Half Marathon - 26K

  • 26 km trail running + 961 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 16.5 miles trail running + 2300 ft ascent
  • Fri 14 Aug
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run August | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 22 Aug
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell | Half Marathon

  • 15.5 miles trail running + 4000 ft ascent
  • Sun 23 Aug
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon

  • 13 miles trail running + 765 m ascent
  • Sun 23 Aug
Larne, County Antrim, UK

Antrim Coast Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 30 Aug
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 14.5 miles trail running + 3200 ft ascent

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