Windsor Half Marathon

Provisional timetable

• 09:00 | Sprite Sprint
• 10:00 | Windsor Half Marathon
• 10:10 | The cut-off time for starting the Half Marathon (if you're running late)
• 11:08 | Expected winner finish time
• 12:00 | Presentation of first three men and women

Corporate Challenge

Each scoring team comprises the fastest 4 members. The winning team is calculated by the lowest aggregate finishing time. 

• Male-only teams
• Female-only teams
• Mixed teams

What's included

• Winners salver
• Team photograph
• Company logo on the event's Corporate Challenge page
• Facebook post
• If you win: Bragging rights for the next 12 months!

Company hospitality marquees

Hire a marquee and make the day a special company sporting challenge. Provide your team of runners, their families and friends with their own meeting place. After the race, relax with your colleagues and family.

Event HQ

Windsor Great Park
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4
UK

Make a weekend of it

• Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest continuously occupied palace in the world
• See the magnificent restoration of the state apartments following the horrendous fire in November 1992, which destroyed or severely damaged more than 100 rooms
• Tour Eton College, Savill Gardens and Berkshire Vineyards and Wineries
• Take a boat trip down the River Thames

By car

Please allow at least 1 hour on top of anticipated journey time.

From the north

• Join M4 and travel westbound to J10. Take A329M to Bracknell.
• At Twin Bridges roundabout continue on to the A329 signposted to Ascot.
• At Heatherwood Hospital roundabout (near racecourse) turn left onto A332 towards Windsor.
• The route will be AA signposted - from the West, Leave M4 at J10 and follow directions as above.

From the south

• Leave M3 at J3 and follow A322 towards Bracknell.
• At first major roundabout, get in offside lane and take A332 to Ascot.
• At Heatherwood Hospital roundabout (near the racecourse) continue on A332 towards Windsor. The route will be AA signposted.
• These routes have been pre-planned in consultation with the Police in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Please exit by the same route.

From the east

• Leave M4 at J6 towards Windsor then follow AA sign for Windsor Half Marathon.

Parking

Over 4000 cars can be accommodated on race day. You'll receive detailed notes in your information booklet.

By rail

From Paddington

Change at Slough for Windsor & Eton (Central).

From Waterloo

To Windsor (Riverside) via Staines. On leaving stations walk up High Street into Park Street to the castle gates, then down the Long Walk to the start (about one mile).

Overview

The setting for the Windsor Half Marathon is one of the most beautiful in the UK, the start and finish being on the Long Walk within Windsor Great Park and with Windsor Castle as the backdrop.

The course itself is all on road and quite challenging with plenty of hills spread around the route, but remember: what goes up must come down! All this coupled with beautiful scenery and traffic-free roads, makes for a wonderful experience.

The race takes place close to Windsor Castle within the confines of the Windsor Great Park. The course is two laps, one of approximately 4 miles, the other of about 7.5 miles with the remainder made up by the 1.5 mile Long Walk at the start and end of the race.

The course is best described as undulating. It has many flat stretches, but there are some hilly sections to make the race a bit more interesting. The final 1.5 miles Long Walk is particularly impressive. The impressive sight of Windsor Castle in the distance beyond the finish line is quite outstanding and not something many will forget quickly. 

Map

Historic sites

• Copper Horse Statue

  Marks the end of the Long Walk at Snow Hill in Windsor Great Park in the English county of Berkshire.

• The Royal Lodge

  Set on 40 hectares within Windsor Great Park, Royal Lodge has been the official residence of The Duke of York since 2004.

• The Royal Chapel

  Situated in the grounds of Royal Lodge, The Chapel of All Saints was built by Jeffry Wyatville after King George IV began to use Royal Lodge as a residence more frequently. The Chapel was first used on Palm Sunday in 1825.

• Cumberland Lodge

  17th-century Grade II listed country house in Windsor Great Park, located 3.5 miles south of Windsor Castle.

• The Royal School

  This is a small Crown Aided and Church Aided school which is located in the stunning rural surroundings of Windsor Great Park.

• Prince Consort Statue

  Depicts Prince Albert in military uniform on horseback and is set back against the treeline.

• Virginia Water

  The woodland shores of this magnificent lake are hugely popular amongst people who love to take part in the wide range of activities that are possible here - from walking or running the perimeter, to simply relaxing and enjoying the view.

• Queen Elizabeth II Statue

  This statue is the only sculpture of H.M. the Queen on horseback to have been commissioned, and was sculpted by Philip Jackson to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002.

• Windsor Castle

  The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It is open to visitors all year round.

Historic sites map

Pacers

At each timing gate from 1h 45min onwards, there will be pacer runners. These are experienced runners who are able to run at the pace required - so just follow them! They will be clearly identifiable.

Headphones

Although not recommended, headphones may be used at the Windsor Half Marathon, but please use common sense and show a duty of care to others. Bone conduction headphones are preferable.

There will be waste zones after each drinks station on both sides of the road to help try and keep Windsor Great Park clean and tody.

Included

• Souvenir medal

  All finishers will receive a commemorative medal with a bespoke design for this year.

• Training plan

  Reduce injury risk, increase motivation and maximise performance with a downloadable plan.

Prize money

Top 3 Men and Women plus additional categories:

• 1st | £500
• 2nd | £300
• 3rd | £200
   

Entry fees

Cheers for organising an amazing event. First half for me, totally chuffed to sneak in under 2hrs. Only possible due to the incredible on course support and the amazing volunteers. See you next year! 🏅🍻 Richard Boyd

I was a few minutes off my target time, the first two KM’s were slow out of the blocks and then the hills played a part, but what a great race, I enjoyed it so much. Matt Telfer-Maleary

Massive shout out to the volunteers, cadets, medics, members of the public etc etc, so supportive all the way round. I will definitely be back in 2025. Emma Telfer-Maleary ❤️

What an amazing day. The organisation was fantastic. The marshalls, course security, water stations, medics, car park staff and everyone else involved thank you for making it possible. Would recommend 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟Abbie Jo

Well done to all and also you missed someone: The organisers 😉 Thank you Windsor Half Marathon for your hard work before, during and after 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’ll be ready for next year!!! See you. Cryo 303