Sun 22 Mar 2026 Reading, Berkshire, UK

Green Park 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!

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  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
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.

This event is part of Reading Half Marathon.

Event details

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

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Toilets
  • Water stations

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • T-shirt

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Green Park Reading Half Marathon charity places page.

Hospice

Sue Ryder

Giving people compassion and expert care to help them live the best life they can.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Exclusive social group
  • Memento
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£200

Social welfare

Victim Support

Where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve.

  • T-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£250

Heart

HEART UK

The only charity in the UK to support people with high cholesterol.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£145

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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