Half Marathon Running Events 2026–2027

With a seriously flat & rapid route - if you want to set a personal best for a half marathon, then this is the event for you. Starting conveniently just outside Edinburgh, you run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Southampton Running Festival on Sunday 16th August 2026 Join us for the return of the Southampton Running Festival and our second event here this year. Beginning and ending in the picturesque Southampton Common. It’s the perfect route for a PB featuring woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland in the well used green open space in the centre of the city. Southampton Common is a designated “Site of Special Scientific Interest” and an excellent venue for running, walking, and watching wildlife.

5k, 10k and Half Marathon Running Event in Bute Park, Cardiff. Start Times 5k: 9:00 am Half Marathon: 9:45 am 10k: 10:00 am

The crash of the waves, the sea salt that lingers on the cool coastal air... it's the best 10k & half marathon of the season at the Clacton Half Marathon & 10k!      Sunday 16 August, 09:15    Clacton-on-Sea, Essex    Half Marathon, 10k, Junior Fun Run    Tarmac, mostly flat (with 2 cheeky hills!) Overview This is a true seafront race, taking place along both the top and bottom promenades, with plenty of holidaymakers and day trippers to cheer you on! The course for both races is largely flat and both are suitable for runners of all standards, from those looking to complete their first event to seasoned athletes. The marshals are completely wonderful, providing superlative support throughout each and every distance. This race is an absolute corker and continues to grow in reputation, so early booking is advised to secure your place.  Route Information 10k: One lap HM: Two laps View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):    Race Highlights •    A true seaside race •    Mostly flat •    Friendly family atmosphere •    Accurately measured •    Junior run for family fun What’s Included •    Bespoke medal •    Free parking •    Trophies & prizes for leading runners •    Free photographs •    Free post-race massages for runners (courtesy of Clacton Osteopathy & Physiotherapy Clinic) On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability) •    Half Marathon: £40 •    10k: £35 •    Junior Run: £7 Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day

This is a trail event and while it does include a stretch along the rowing lake, expect mud, roots and puddles. The event will be a six-hour challenge on a looped course around the amazing Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Watersports center. You may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full six hours, or you may choose to finish just one. This is a perfect course if you’re aiming for a PB as it’s pretty flat with just the odd small lump to climb! Holme Pierrepont is quite prone to flooding with areas and pathways closing and opening quite regularly through the wetter months. Because of this we have created two different 5.4km loops with two different starting points. One on the North side of the Regata rowing lake near the cafe and one starting from a car park to the south. While we will prioritise the south route, we will confirm in the weeks beforehand, which route we will use. Both are roughly 5.45km with 22m and 27m of elevation. Both can be seen bellow; Prioritised South route: www.plotaroute.com/route/2699715 Backup North route: www.plotaroute.com/route/2012683 At Rasselbock we like to put on events how we'd like to have them. No stress, pressure, a great bunch of runners, and a small entry pool so everyone can meet each other. You can decide on the day how far you'd like to run so there is no worries if you're having a "bad running day". Just complete one lap of the event and you're classed as a finished. No set distance, just go!

Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our Phoenix Running Hampshire event 'Summer Feisty Phoenix Day 2'.  This course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event..  So, if you need a 'Road Marathon', or simply want to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then please join us.  It's always a party with Phoenix. The course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, if you need a 'Road Marathon', or prefer to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then this is the course for you! The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back.  This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours.  Five for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. There's no need to decide how far you're going to run in advance, see how you feel on the day and then decide. We welcome all abilities of runners - complete one lap and you're a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry! We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late.  The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300.  Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500.  The event will be based by the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 - 4 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. The postcode for your sat nav for parking is SO23 9NP which is the East Winchester Park & Ride (St. Catherine's).  Look for 'Area 5' which is the closest to Park & Ride toilets and the start.  Parking charges apply on Saturdays (Sundays are free) which is £3.50 for the day, or £1.80 for up to 3 hours.  Payment can be made via Ringo (location code is 2547) or pay with via contactless. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.

A truly special race that not only takes in many of Bath's beautiful attractions, but also has the longest underground section for each race distance in the UK! Cutting right under the city of the Bath, the two tunnels offer a truly unique running experience. The Somerset & Dorset Railway closed in 1966 and until April 2013, the tunnels had been sealed and inaccessible. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Two Tunnels Group and Sustrans over a period of 7 years, the two tunnels now have a new lease of life as a shared use path. The first tunnel, the Devonshire Tunnel is 408m long and the second tunnel, Combe Down Tunnel is 1672m long. Both tunnels are well lit and well surfaced and have recently been converted into a shared use path for the enjoyment of runners, walkers and cyclists looking to make the most of the city whilst remaining on flatter ground. With 2 different half marathons, 2 different 10kms, 5km, 2km and 500m Colourburst races there are events for all the family, and if they are not taking part, bring your friends and family to cheer you on. Our start and finish is at Brickfields Park in the middle of the city which also has a children's play ground and is a great spot to sit and enjoy a picnic after the race. We are very happy to be supporting the ongoing work of Sustrans in maintaining the Two Tunnels by contributing £1 per runner to their charity. Looking to fund raise as part of your run, why not raise money for Sustrans? You will get a lovely free running vest and other goodies. Find our more here. In 2019 we donated £5,254 to Sustrans

The Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series (UTS)  events are aimed at giving runners of all abilities the chance to have fun or race on local trails. All our races are fully marked and marshalled to help you on your way. There lots of options to choose from in the series from 5K to Half Marathon. You can also enter the entire series to get a discount and a free presentation evening later in the year. Prizes will be awarded for the winners of each race.  Further details are available on the website:- https://urbantrails.co.uk/

Join us for Running GP Oulton Park Races on Sunday 16th August 2026 Join us for the Running GP Oulton Park for a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 16 Mile, 20 Mile, or Marathon. Race your way around the iconic Oulton Park motor circuit in Cheshire. Home to British Touring Cars, British F3 and British Superbikes since the 1950s, this world-class venue becomes your playground for a day of smooth, traffic-free running. The course is all on tarmac with gentle undulations, ideal for finding your rhythm, chasing a chip-timed PB or soaking up the unique motorsport atmosphere from start to finish. Race Start Times 09:30 - Marathon 10:15 - 20 Mile 10:45 - Metric Marathon 11:00 - Half Marathon 11:30 - 10km 11:45 - 5km Race Ends 13:00 pm Come and enjoy the day with us, we hope to see you there!

COME AND JOIN US AT THE FROME RUNNING FESTIVAL, RUNTHROUGH’S ONLY EVENT IN SOMERSET! We’d love you to join us for our 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Running Festival around Frome Town Centre, starting and finishing on the Old Showfield. The courses follow a road closed single loop circuit, with the Half Marathon route heading out around Frome town centre and the Somerset countryside, heading past the English Heritage site of Nunney Castle, and the 10k & 5k routes stay within Frome itself. This Run Britain/UKA licensed, officially measured race is open to runners of all abilities, and is well established in the community from previous organisers. Entry includes: Chip timed results Free parking Post race refreshments Free official event photos NEW THEMED MEDAL TO BE REVEALED START TIMES: Half Marathon- 9am 5k – 9.20am 10k – 9.30am

The Summer Extravaganza is one of our original events and still one of our most popular. Perhaps it's because the course is flat, fast and great underfoot, or maybe becauses there are 5 distances to choose from, or could it be the fabulous BBQ, cakes, sweets, pop and beer selection at the end, not to mention the wonderful marshals and the bespoke medal. Whatever it is this one fills up very quickly. The route starts next to the canal at Kirkstall, which is 3 miles outside the centre of Leeds, so loads of public transport and accommodation for those travelling from a distance. The course is a good canal towpath all the way. it is a lapped course with one lap being 6.7 miles. This course is a must for anyone doing their first event, anyone wishing for a PB and with a 6.5 hour cut off anyone just looking for a day out. There are plenty of water and feed stations located on the course, to make sure you're fully hydrated and fuelled by sugar! You'll also meet some of our wonderful marshals along the course who'll give you lots of encouragement. All finshers will recieve a bespoke medal, lots of lovely cake and a BBQ roll including GF and Vegan, you can wash this down with a cup of tea, pop or a beer a reet proper Yorkshire day out. We pride ourselves on enabling a social space so please stay and chat with us and your fellow runners. Registration is right over the road from Start/Finish & Registration. The address for registration is: Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BP. Toilets are available at the centre. Grim give the Hollybush charity £1 for every runner. What3words ///slick.rear.moons Please note that bibs will be given out on the day of registration. Getting to us: Car parking is free of charge at Morrisons in Kirkstall, we'll let you know if that changes. Distances and times: Registration Opens from 7.30am – please allow yourself ample time to park, register and use the loos. Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association   10k 10:00 start 10 Miles 09:30 start Half Marathon 09:00 start Marathon 08:30 start   During the race important things to note: We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food, but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle. Headphones: Most of our courses are off-road, but we still prefer you not to wear earphones, and due to on-course incidents, we have taken the decision to ban large over-ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles, or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in-ear pieces. Please note there may will be unmarshalled road crossings. Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral on this website or “Let’s Do This,” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration. Defers are only allowed up to 48 hours before the event, this you can do yourself online.

About The Event Who doesn't like cake?! Our Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge! We will also hold a baking competition with prizes for best tasting cake, best looking cake, best effort cake - all of which will be on the aid table to be eaten during the run! All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too. The £22.00 entry price is available only to members. You can become a member by logging into your profile and purchasing one of the membership schemes. As well as the cheapest entry price, a member is guaranteed entry to the run and gets a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend! Distance & Time This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions) and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like subject to UK athletics age restrictions (please see the restrictions below). We will have a 3k turn point and 5k turn point within the lap which is available to allow our younger runners to comply with the UK Athletics distance rules. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available. The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course. Course The course is around the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park on well maintained paths. There are lovely views of the surrounding country side making this an interesting course to run. We have a fantastic route that is all on well maintained footpaths so is perfect for a road trainer. Medals & Pins As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic themed medals! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement. Goody Bag Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners. Aid Table We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available and of course we couldn't have a Will Run for Ice Cream event without there being an array of ice cream to choose from for all finishers! Special Event If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Venue Facilities The venue has toilets available for runners. but there are no separate changing facilities or showers. There is also a great cafe which serves hot drinks and food, this is right by the race HQ. Car Parking There is free parking at the venue. Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up Final race day instructions will be sent out via email in the week leading up to the event and will include full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. Other Information There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag area and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Bone conducting headphones ONLY are allowed. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users. This event is organised and managed by Saturn Too Limited, a franchise partner of Saturn Running.

Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday 22nd August 2026 Half Marathon & 10k event at the stunning Carsington Water. An undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water, soaking up the epic views of the surrounding countryside. Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! Start Times: Half Marathon: 9:30am, 10k: 10:00am

The Bellahouston Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon returns this August, offering runners the chance to race in one of Glasgow’s most popular and picturesque parks. With wide paths, open green spaces and gently rolling terrain, Bellahouston Park provides the perfect setting for a summer race. Choose from three distances to suit your goal — whether you’re taking on your first 5k, stepping up to a 10k, or testing yourself over the Half Marathon. The course is well-suited to runners of all abilities, combining smooth paths with scenic views across the park and beyond, all while maintaining a great race-day atmosphere. Expect excellent organisation, clear course marking and friendly support throughout, with a lively finish area to celebrate your achievement. Located just minutes from Glasgow city centre and easily accessible by public transport, this August event is an ideal addition to your summer racing calendar.

The Lucky Clover Back to Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX It's a seven-hour cut off with a mass start at 9am Your race, your pace, your distance!     This race offers you a number of distance choices - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra     We will be utilising the Clover Half Route (for the half and full) and Golding Hills (5k & 10k) There will be an aid station of drinks and nibbles every 10k. Parking is also included in your entry price.      The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point and at the base camp we will have our water/aid station. We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip finisher option (if available), you will choose from a selection of previous or finisher medal. Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.

Phoenix Running is inviting you to our brand new 'Duck n Run "" Totally Quackers' Run series and this is the single day entry for day 1 - quack, quack. Each day has brand new giant spinning duck medal with up to 10 colours to collect and as if that wasn't enough to get your wings flapping, you'll also receive an actual rubber ducky, themed for each day - bath times will never be the same again! You can enter any of the days individually or any combination of days, or, why not try our 5in5, 7in7 or perhaps even the complete Ten in Ten (TiT) Summer race series 2026. Go on Ducky - you know you wanna go quackers with us! This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course along the beautiful river Thames. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. That's a big 10-4 Good Buddy! Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide on your distance in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

This is the third and final event in a brand-new 2026 Summer Series - and a chance to collect 3 fabulous medals! Race 1 - Phoenix Ignite - Sat 13th June and our first birthday! Race 2 - Phoenix Blaze - Saturday 11th July Race 3 - Phoenix Afterglow - Saturday 22nd August This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park.  We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.  Run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Chosen charity:  We will be donating £1 for every participant to a selected charity. (For example, if we have 100 entries, we will donate £100). Start Time: Earliest start 8am. Rock up and Run 8am onwards.  Registration from 7.30am.  All runners should be finished by 3.30pm Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE Race Distance: Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Terrain: Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. Aid station: We have a well-stocked vegetarian aid station all day, with many vegan items as well as gluten free/free from items.  For example: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, usually some form of cake, squash, full sugar cola, etc. Allergies: If you have severe and life threatening allergies, please bring your own food, as we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination. If you'd like us to bring anything specific due to allergies, please let us know atleast 7 days in advance. Profile: The overall course has very little elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route. Toilets and changing rooms available at Race HQ.             Parking available for 75 cars at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis. Additional Parking for upto 100 cars is available across the river at Sale Water Park (15min walk from the start). There is also additional public and paid parking around Chorlton Water Park.

A rewarding trail run through Wendover Woods, part of the beautiful Forestry England landscape on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, offers runners a scenic yet demanding trail experience across 325 hectares of steeply undulating woodland. With 181m of elevation gain, the routes wind along mature forest tracks and gravel paths, creating a natural challenge that rewards steady pacing and confident footing. From start to finish, participants can enjoy spectacular views, clear waymarking, supportive marshals, and a celebratory finish, making it an event that combines physical challenge with the beauty of the outdoors. The junior race is a fantastic addition to a perfect family day out, with plenty to enjoy at Wendover Woods from exploring the Gruffalo trail, to tackling Go Ape and discovering many other fun activities the woods have to offer.

Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire is inviting you to join us back at Thorpe Meadows in Peterborough for our Little Miss and Mister Runner event. Not only a choice of 2 medals with this one, but we get to celebrate Kelly's birthday too. We will definitely have some birthday cake and treats for you all to share. A picturesque park, your lap takes in several of the sculptures that surround the rowing lake, you also run alongside the river Nene and finish the lap through a wooded trail. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile loop course around Thorpe Meadows. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. Not sure how far you wish to run? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Start anytime between 08:00am and 9:00am (registration open from 7.30am). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Tarmac cycle paths and small section of gravel path. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route. Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run