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Half Marathons in London
Half-marathons are 13.1 miles (or 21.1km) long. These events are hugely popular, as the distance provides a good stepping stone challenge between 10km and the full marathon. In London there are a range of half-marathon events on offer. These races give you an opportunity to explore the landmarks, character, and scenery of the capital. The London Landmarks Half-Marathon takes you past all the most popular tourist attractions, while the Royal Parks Half goes through all the city's most beautiful parks. There are other running festivals available, which host the Hackney Half and the Richmond Half, where the atmosphere is certain to get runners excited. 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, May 21, 2023
Hackney Moves 2023
London, Greater London
half marathon
Sunday, Jun 26, 2022
Denbies North Downs Half Marathon & 10k
Dorking, Surrey
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, Aug 28, 2022
RunThrough Thorpe and Egham Half Marathon & 10k - August
Egham, Surrey
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, Sep 4, 2022
Maidenhead Half Marathon
Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead
half marathon
(11 reviews)
Saturday, Sep 10, 2022
Richmond AIR 10k @ Kew Gardens
Richmond, Greater London
10k, half marathon, 5k
Sunday, Sep 11, 2022
The Richmond Marathon & Half Marathon
London, Greater London
half marathon, marathon
Sunday, Oct 30, 2022
RunThrough Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - October
Knebworth, Hertfordshire
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, Feb 26, 2023
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Thames Ditton, Surrey
half marathon
(85 reviews)
Sunday, Mar 26, 2023
Official Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Molesey, Greater London
half marathon
(95 reviews)
Sunday, May 29, 2022
RunThrough Wimbledon Half Marathon – May
London, Greater London
half marathon
(7 reviews)
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
marathon, half marathon
(36 reviews)
Sunday, Aug 7, 2022
RunThrough Wimbledon Half Marathon – August
London, Greater London
half marathon
(4 reviews)
Saturday, Sep 3, 2022
Dorney Lake Multisport Weekender - Runs
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
half marathon, 10k, 5k, olympic, sprint, super sprint, medium (2–5km)
(8 reviews)
Sunday, Sep 25, 2022
Wimbledon Half Marathon
London, Greater London
half marathon
Sunday, Oct 2, 2022
Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
half marathon, 10k, marathon
(58 reviews)
Saturday, Oct 8, 2022
RunThrough Victoria Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - October
London, Greater London
half marathon, 10k, 5k
Sunday, Oct 9, 2022
The Tonbridge Half Marathon
Tonbridge, Kent
half marathon
(23 reviews)
Sunday, Oct 9, 2022
Richmond Park Half Marathon – October
London, Greater London
half marathon
(75 reviews)
Sunday, Oct 16, 2022
Windsor Lakeside Half Marathon
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
half marathon
Sunday, Oct 16, 2022
RunThrough Wimbledon Half - October
London, Greater London
half marathon
Sunday, Oct 16, 2022
The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Chelmsford, Essex
marathon, half marathon
(1 reviews)
Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
The Royal Borough of Kingston Half Marathon
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
half marathon
(12 reviews)
Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
Water of Life - Marlow to Henley Half Marathon & 10k
Bisham, Windsor and Maidenhead
half marathon, 10k
(8 reviews)
Saturday, Oct 29, 2022
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Autumn
Richmond, Greater London
marathon, half marathon
(44 reviews)
About Half Marathons in London
Half marathons (13.1 miles) are the among the most popular running events in London. Sightseeing appears to be high on the list of priorities for half marathons in London, and there are plenty of them. If you want to warm up to a half, or you don't yet feel ready why not take a look at our calendar of London 10k runs.
What are the best half marathons?
London has a wealth of half marathons to choose from, and all offer something a little different for you to enjoy. Say you're visiting and want to see all the big sights in record time, look no further than the London Landmarks Half Marathon. If big crowds is your thing, then The Big Half offers that festival feel and has over 20,000 participants. For more live bands and DJs along the route, the Hackney Half is a superb option, well reviewed by our community. Prefer to run among the trees in London's glorious parks? The Royal Parks Half follows a stunning route - it's also a favourite of charity lovers, raising over £43m and it's only 10 years old. Many of these hugely popular races sell out fast or use a ballot entry, so get your name in early.
London has a lot to offer, but if you feel like travelling, why not take a look at our pick of the World's Top 12 Half Marathons.
How long will it take me to run a half marathon?
The average global finish time over the last few years is about 1h54m for men, and 2h10m for women.
London has it's fair share of super flat and fast half marathons, but the fastest in the world seems to be the Copenhagen Half Marathon in Denmark and the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain where the mens and womens world records were set. Kenyan Abraham Kiptum set a time of 58:18 minutes, and compatriot Joyciline Jepkosgei a time of 64:51 minutes. Seriously fast.
How long do I need to train for a half marathon?
You're going to want to build up to these events. Take the time to consider a good training programme such as our 8 week training plan. If you're starting from scratch, you might want to take a little longer, get out for a few runs and judge it for yourself. You should push yourself, but most importantly, enjoy yourself. Happy running.
