Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon 2026
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · Eynesbury, St Neots, England, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon 2026, organized by BRJ Run and Tri! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, in the picturesque St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Runners will have the opportunity to choose between two stunning distances: the full marathon at 26.2 miles and the half marathon, both showcasing the beautiful landscapes of the Ouse Valley. The route promises to be a scenic delight, winding through the charming county of Huntingdonshire along the river, featuring a blend of grass, gravel, and tarmac paths. With its flat terrain, it's perfect for both seasoned marathoners and those looking to challenge themselves in the half marathon. As a point-to-point race, participants can conveniently park at the finish line in Earith, with taxi services available for just £10 per person to take you to the start. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon—mark your calendars for September 20th, 2026, and join us for a memorable day of running!
About this event
Our annual Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon 2026. Through the county of Huntingdonshire, the Ouse Valley is 26.2 miles long and we have created a scenic route from Earith to Eynesbury, running along and near to the river. This flat route is a mix of grass, gravel and tarmac paths. Taxi travel to the starts As these are point-to-point races, cars can be parked at the finish in Earith and taxi travel to the starts is available. We will contact you to ask if you would like taxi travel and this is charged at £10 per person. Race permit number: 8100
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ouse Valley Way Marathon | £43.00 | open |
| Ouse Valley Way Half Marathon | £29.00 | open |
Timings
| Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Race start time | 09:30 |
What's included
Beautiful route through the heart of Cambridgeshire Fantastic marshals along the route Feed stations Route marked although be prepared to self-navigate Ordnance Survey and GPX routes provided
The course
In the old county of Huntingdonshire, the Ouse Valley Way Marathon is a 26.2 mile scenic route from Eynesbury to Earith. This is a flat course across grass, gravel and tarmac paths traveling along the river, through meadows, small villages, historic towns, and nature reserves. Both distances are point to point. Parking is available at the finish of the marathon and half marathon. Before the race starts a bus can transport runners from the finish at Earith to Eynesbury for the start of the marathon and Godmanchester for the Half. The route starts in Godmanchester at 10.30 am and runs along the Ouse Valley Way to Earith, taking in only 9 metres of elevation Half: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/28282913/ouse-valley-way-halfmarathon--godmanchester-to-earith?lat=52.3421&lon=-0.11786&=11.4546&overlays=os-crosshair-layer&style=Aerial&type=2d The route starts in Eynesbury at 9.30 am and runs along the Ouse Valley Way to Earith, taking in only 13 metres of elevation. Full: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/28224061/ouse-valley-way-marathon--eynesbury-to-earith?lat=52.29292&lon=-0.19853&=10.8529&overlays=os-crosshair-layer&style=Aerial&type=2d
Getting there
There is ample car parking at The Crystal Ship in Earith; however, competitors are requested to car share if possible and to follow marshal’s instructions to ensure that cars are parked safely and considerately. For an additional fee, a coach is available to take people from the parking at the finish to the start.
Parking
Free and all day parking is available at the finish which is The Crystal Ship Cafe and Bar in Earith and transport to the start is available.
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FAQs
Can I defer or get a refund?
Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another runner are available until midnight on 18/09/2025
How do I book the taxi
We will send details closer to the date of the races.
What shoes should I wear?
If the weather is dry before the race, road shoes are suitable. If the weather has been wet, more grippy trail shoes with smaller lugs, are recommended, rather than those for rocky surfaces.
Price rises soon
From £29.00
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