The Big Half
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
Enter now Charity places- Sun 6 Sep 2026
08:30
Age 17 & over
£56.50-£59.99
- 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent
Event overview
2026 date and details to be confirmed.
The Big Half has an unmissable festival atmosphere – and everyone's invited! Brought to you by the organisers of London's famous marathon, you can get set for 13.1 miles of fun today taking in some of the marathon route from a completely different perspective!
Event community
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Point to point
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
- GPX available
Sustainability
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Event app
- Goody bag
- GPS tracking
- Map
- Massage
- Medal
- Training plan
- T-shirt
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the The Big Half charity places for 2026 page.
Free sign up
Homelessness
Missing People
The only UK charity that reunites missing children and adults with their loved ones.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
- Exclusive social group
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Get a place from the charity.
Sign up
FREE
Fundraise
£350
Entries
- Age 17 & over
- 16000 places
- Entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available