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Half Marathons in the UK
A half marathon is 13.1 miles or 21.1km long. It is a hugely popular distance, and the popularity is only growing. There are over 500 half marathons held in the UK each year, usually in the Spring and Autumn to make the most of the clement weather. Most events are held in big cities, and give a great opportunity to take in major landmarks while exercising. The Great North Run is the world's largest half-marathon, with over 57,000 runners each year. Other events can take you out into the stunning scenery of the UK's countryside, on rugged trails in national parks or along coastal paths. There are sure to be breathtaking views to take your mind off the running! People running their first half-marathon might want to aim for under 2 hours, while those who are experienced runners can set themselves the prestigious challenge of running a half marathon in under an hour and a half (90 minutes). A half-marathon tends to burn anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 calories, so it's a great workout.
Sunday, 19 May 2024
Wizz Air Hackney Half 2024
London, Greater London
half marathon
(701 reviews)
Saturday, 25 May 2024
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2024
Manchester, Greater Manchester
half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, 3 Sept 2023
2023 The Big Half
London, Greater London
half marathon
(4 reviews)
Sunday, 19 May 2024
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run 2024
Bristol, Bristol City
half marathon, 10k
Saturday, 30 Sept 2023
AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2023
Glasgow, Glasgow City
half marathon, 10k
(38 reviews)
Sunday, 15 Oct 2023
Oxford Half Marathon 2023
Oxford, Oxfordshire
half marathon
(278 reviews)
Sunday, 5 May 2024
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2024
Birmingham, West Midlands
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, 4 Jun 2023
Weybridge 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
10k, 5k, half marathon
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023
Hillsborough Castle and Running Festival 2023
Royal Hillsborough, Lisburn and Castlereagh
5k, 10k, half marathon
Sunday, 11 Jun 2023
RunThrough Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
half marathon, 5k, 10k
(85 reviews)
Sunday, 13 Aug 2023
RunThrough Solihull Half Marathon & 10k - 2023
Solihull, West Midlands
10k, half marathon, 5k
Sunday, 20 Aug 2023
RunThrough Leeds Running Festival
Leeds, West Yorkshire
half marathon, 10k, 5k
(103 reviews)
Sunday, 3 Sept 2023
Run Cheltenham
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, 11 Jun 2023
Finsbury Park 5k and 10k – June
London, Greater London
10k, 5k, half marathon
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
South Downs Half Marathon & 10k
Waterlooville, Hampshire
half marathon, 10k
(113 reviews)
Sunday, 18 Jun 2023
Run Redditch 10k & Half Marathon
Redditch, Worcestershire
10k, half marathon
Sunday, 25 Jun 2023
RunThrough Richmond Park Half Marathon - June
Richmond, Greater London
half marathon
(39 reviews)
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - July 2023
Chichester, West Sussex
half marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon, ultramarathon
(48 reviews)
Saturday, 15 Jul 2023
The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Chilterns 2023
Wendover, Buckinghamshire
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k
(104 reviews)
Sunday, 23 Jul 2023
Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – July
Liverpool, Merseyside
half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, 10 Sept 2023
RunThrough Cheshire Half Marathon 2023
Siddington, Cheshire East
half marathon
Saturday, 16 Sept 2023
Battersea Park Half Marathon - September 2023
London, Greater London
half marathon
Sunday, 17 Sept 2023
Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon
Llanfyllin, Powys
half marathon
(238 reviews)
Sunday, 12 Nov 2023
Run Alton Towers - Half Marathon & 5k 2023
Alton, Staffordshire
half marathon, 5k
About half marathons in the UK
Half marathons are the among the most popular running events in the United Kingdom. A half marathon is a running race, usually taking place on roads (rather than trails), over a distance of 13.1 miles (21.1km). There are over 500 half marathons happening in the UK every year, including the largest half marathon in the world, the Great North Run which takes place in Newcastle in September and attracts more than 57,000 runners. If you're looking to make the jump to the full 26.2 miles, check out our list of UK marathons, or if you're after something shorter or want a training race, here is our calendar of 10k runs.
Frequently asked questions
For something more local, there are hundreds of smaller races all over the country organised by local running clubs and race directors.
