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Half marathons in UK in May 2026

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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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 17 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
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 2026
  • £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?

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for a friendly, scenic half marathon in Yorkshire?
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £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?

  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £50-£55
  • 5 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Mountainous
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 21.1 km trail running
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 2026
  • £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?

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles track and field
  • Fri 1 May 2026
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers May | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day

  • 3 days fell running
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Tempo Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 3 May 2026
Lancing, West Sussex, UK

Three Forts Challenge | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Fri 8 May 2026
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Brockholes Bimble | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Sidmouth, Devon, UK

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

The All Nations 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Run | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Cardiff, UK

Radyr Trail Races: Half Marathon and Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Exmoor, Devon, UK

Endurancelife | Exmoor | Half Marathon

  • 13.5 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 May 2026
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Cottam Canter | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Richmond, UK

Ranelagh Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Thump Trail Half

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

The Greenway Challenge

  • 13 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Happy Valley Trails Event | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Hereford, Herefordshire, UK

RUN Hereford | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Llanrwst, Clwyd, UK

Snowdonia Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon | Half Marathon

  • 16.5 miles trail running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Avenham Amble | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running

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