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Half marathons in UK in May 2026

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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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
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
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 17 & over
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £31-£33
London, UK

RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon

Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic half marathon route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and 10K options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £18-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Rocky at 50 Run | Wales

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?

  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic half marathon in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £28-£30
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley | Half Marathon

“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic half marathon in Yorkshire?

  • 13.1 miles road running + 151 ft ascent
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 17 & over
The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £52-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

The city’s original and best-loved running event! In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
New! A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £55
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Atholl Trail Half Marathon 21.1K

New! A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.

  • 21.1 km trail running + 400 m ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Mountainous
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
  • Sun 31 May
  • £34-£36
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Half Marathon

In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

  • 13.1 miles track and field
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • Fri 1 May
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers May | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
  • £250-£300
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day

  • 3 days fell running
  • 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
  • From £45
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 152 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £35
Lancing, West Sussex, UK

Three Forts Challenge | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running + 1455 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
  • £32
Richmond, UK

Ranelagh Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 84 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £30
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Thump Trail Half

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20-£22
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

The Greenway Challenge

  • 13 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £23-£25
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Happy Valley Trails Event | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 770 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £44
Wirral, Merseyside, UK

Love 2 Run | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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