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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, 15 Oct 2023
Bath Half Marathon
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
half marathon
(1 reviews)
Sunday, 15 Oct 2023
The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon 2023
Chelmsford, Essex
marathon, half marathon
Sunday, 15 Oct 2023
Manchester Half Marathon
Stretford, Greater Manchester
half marathon
(16 reviews)
Sunday, 22 Oct 2023
RunEridge 2023
Eridge, East Sussex
5k, 10k, half marathon
Sunday, 22 Oct 2023
The Cannock Chase Half Marathon & 10k
Rugeley, Staffordshire
half marathon, 10k
(90 reviews)
Saturday, 28 Oct 2023
The Bedgebury Autumn 10k & 5k Canicross Challenge
Goudhurst, Kent
10k, half marathon
(27 reviews)
Sunday, 29 Oct 2023
The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10k 2023
Goudhurst, Kent
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, 5 Nov 2023
The Wendover Woods Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
marathon, half marathon, 10k
(98 reviews)
Sunday, 19 Nov 2023
Wimbledon Half Marathon
London, Greater London
half marathon
(58 reviews)
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023
3-1-5 Half Marathon & 5k
Lancaster, Lancashire
half marathon, 5k
(2 reviews)
Saturday, 20 Jan 2024
Battle of Woodbury Common
East Budleigh, Devon
half marathon, 5k, 10k
(3 reviews)
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
Northstowe Half Marathon & 5k 2024
Northstowe, Cambridgeshire
half marathon, 5k
(17 reviews)
Sunday, 25 Jun 2023
RunThrough Richmond Park Half Marathon - June
Richmond, Greater London
half marathon
(39 reviews)
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Outrun Marathon
Caldecotte, Milton Keynes
marathon, half marathon
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Salisbury Plain Summer Edition - Marathon, Half Marathon & 50 Mile
Ludgershall, Wiltshire
marathon, half marathon, ultramarathon
(34 reviews)
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
Summer Extravaganza 2023
Leeds, West Yorkshire
marathon, half marathon, 10 miles, 10k, 5k, ultramarathon
Sunday, 25 Jun 2023
The Snickerthon
Burntwood, Staffordshire
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon
Saturday, 1 Jul 2023
Space Shuttles Marathons & Half Marathon
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
marathon, half marathon
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
Independence Day 7 Miler, Half & Marathon
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
half marathon, marathon
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
Lyme Park Half Marathon
Disley, Cheshire East
half marathon
(23 reviews)
Sunday, 16 Jul 2023
Angmering Park to Kithurst Hill ½ Marathon Women’s Guided Trail Run
Angmering, West Sussex
half marathon
Saturday, 23 Sept 2023
Tissington Half Marathon 2023
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
half marathon
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.
