Half marathons in UK in October 2026

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £10-£98
• 2 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
• £31-£33

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
• 11 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 11 Oct 2026
• £25-£35
• 4 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
• Newcomers
• 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
• Newcomers
• 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
• £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
• £43.25-£51.50
• 4 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

• Sat 24 Oct 2026
• £36

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon | Saturday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 1972 ft ascent

• Sun 25 Oct 2026
• £36

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon | Sunday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 1972 ft ascent