Half marathons in UK in October 2025
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- Fri 3 Oct
- £20-£27
- Fri 3 Oct
- £20-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers Oct | Half Marathon
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £23-£35
- Sun 5 Oct
- £23-£35
The Autumn Lucky Dip Run | Half Marathon
Come and get involved in this Autumn Lucky Dip Run, there is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £43-£45
- Sun 5 Oct
- £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 5 Oct
- £30-£32
- Sun 5 Oct
- £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
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 105 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £39-£53
- Sun 5 Oct
- £39-£53
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!
- Wheelchair users
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 437 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- Entries closed
- Sun 5 Oct
- Entries closed
Oysho Cardiff Half
Secure your charity place in the Cardiff Half today. Run for charity in one of the best half marathons in the world while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Families
- Carbon offset
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Music
- 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 + 81 m ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £42-£44
- 9 charities
- Sun 5 Oct
- £42-£44
- 9 charities
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
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 389 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £37-£39
- Sun 5 Oct
- £37-£39
Hastings Half Marathon
This is the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year. Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists and turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 941 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £35
- Sat 11 Oct
- £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 + 650 m ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
- Sat 11 Oct
- £20-£22
Rumble In The Jumble I | Half Marathon
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, Rhino medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1038 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Oct
- £38
- Sat 11 Oct
- £38
Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running | Half Marathon
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic half marathon trail race in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 21 km trail running + 500 m ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£32
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£32
Settle Half Marathon | Road Race
Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 16 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 1010 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- 10 charities
- Sun 12 Oct
- 10 charities
Manchester Half Marathon
Secure your charity place in the Manchester Half today. Run a flat and fast 13.1 miles on fully closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Trees not tees
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- 3 charities
- Sun 12 Oct
- 3 charities
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Secure your charity place in the Royal Parks Half today. Run for charity through London's parks and on closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Families
- Trees not tees
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Entertainment
- Music
- Ballot
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- 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 12 Oct
- Entries closed
- Sun 12 Oct
- Entries closed
Oxford Half Marathon
Secure your charity place in the Oxford Half Marathon today. Run this fast, flat and beautiful route through historic Oxford while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Carbon neutral
- Wheelchair users
- 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 12 Oct
- £30-£44.50
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£44.50
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 380 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £35
- Sun 12 Oct
- £35
ATW Holdenby House Half Marathon Trail Run
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1260 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£29
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£29
Scare Bear Run - North | Half Marathon
Come and join Saturn Running for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £37-£39
- 1 charity
- Sun 12 Oct
- £37-£39
- 1 charity
AEPG Great Eastern Run | Half Marathon
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 65 m ascent
- Sun 12 Oct
- £44.75-£50
- 18 charities
- Sun 12 Oct
- £44.75-£50
- 18 charities
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. Run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers on a stunning coastal route as part of the Run Bournemouth weekend running festival.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 101 m ascent
- Sat 18 Oct
- £22-£35
- Sat 18 Oct
- £22-£35
Scare Bear Run - Wales | Half Marathon
Come and join Saturn Too for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- £31
- Sun 19 Oct
- £31
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 25 Oct
- £30-£32
- Sat 25 Oct
- £30-£32
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1 | Half Marathon
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£35
- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£35
Scare Bear Run | Half Marathon
Come and get involved in this spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£37.50
- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Oct | Half Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer a Half Marathon but if you're feeling great, tackle a Marathon, or go easy and run a cool 14km depending on how you feel on the day!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running + 2631 ft ascent