Sun 22 Mar 2026 Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reading Half Marathon

Take in the highlights of the centre of Reading and the beautiful grounds of the University campus while experiencing huge crowd support as you're cheered into the Olympic stadium and over the finish!

2 races

  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 2
Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading

Mini Marathon

08:30

Age 4 & over

£23

  • 3 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 2
Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading

Half Marathon

10:15

Age 17 & over

£51-£53

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

A fast route with an amazing finish in the magnificent Madejski Stadium!

The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of the centre of Reading where you will experience huge crowd support but also still passes through the beautiful grounds of the University campus. The race culminates in a finish rarely found outside an Olympic stadium with over 15,000 people cheering you into the stadium and over the finish line.

So whether you run for fun, run to stay fit, run for a club, or run professionally the Reading Half Marathon has the organisational capability, friendliness and reputation that are all second to none.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Virtual option
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

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Races at event

  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 2
Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading
Mini Marathon

08:30

Age 4 & over

£23

  • 3 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 2
Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading
Half Marathon

10:15

Age 17 & over

£51-£53

  • 13.1 miles road running
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