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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, 3 Sept 2023
The Big Half
London, Greater London
half marathon
(4 reviews)
Sunday, 10 Sept 2023
RunThrough Cheshire Half Marathon 2023
Siddington, Cheshire East
half marathon
Sunday, 15 Oct 2023
The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon 2023
Chelmsford, Essex
marathon, half marathon
Friday, 7 Apr 2023
The Easter Challenge
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
(18 reviews)
Saturday, 8 Apr 2023
Run Dorney Lake 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon - April
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
5k, 10k, half marathon
Sunday, 16 Apr 2023
Martello Half Marathon
Seaford, East Sussex
half marathon
(12 reviews)
Saturday, 22 Apr 2023
TEC Wye Valley Trail Running Challenge
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon
Sunday, 30 Apr 2023
RunThrough Gateshead Half Marathon & 10k 2023
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, 30 Apr 2023
Run Scotland Strathclyde Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
10k, 5k, half marathon
(9 reviews)
Sunday, 30 Apr 2023
Bluebell Bash 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
Manswood, Dorset
10k, half marathon, 5k
(18 reviews)
Sunday, 30 Apr 2023
Worthing Runfest 10k & Half Marathon
Worthing, West Sussex
half marathon, 10k
(76 reviews)
Saturday, 6 May 2023
TEC Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge
Talybont-on-Usk, Powys
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k
Sunday, 7 May 2023
East Yorkshire Half Marathon
Skirlaugh, East Riding of Yorkshire
half marathon, 10k
Sunday, 14 May 2023
The Albert Goodman Weston Super Half
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
half marathon
Sunday, 14 May 2023
The Lexicon Bracknell Half Marathon
Bracknell, Berkshire
half marathon
Sunday, 14 May 2023
Run Heaton 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon - May 2023
Manchester, Greater Manchester
5k, 10k, half marathon
(1 reviews)
Saturday, 27 May 2023
The Fox Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra Trail
Godalming, Surrey
half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Sunday, 28 May 2023
Taunton Trail Run - 10k & Half Marathon
Taunton, Somerset
10k, half marathon
Sunday, 4 Jun 2023
Weybridge 10k
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
10k, 5k, half marathon
Sunday, 4 Jun 2023
The Richmond Spring 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
London, Greater London
10k, 5k, half marathon
(29 reviews)
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - June 2023
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
5k, 10k, half marathon
Sunday, 11 Jun 2023
Finsbury Park 5k and 10k – June
London, Greater London
10k, 5k, half marathon
Sunday, 11 Jun 2023
RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k - June
Derbyshire, Derbyshire
half marathon, 10k
(41 reviews)
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
South Downs Half Marathon & 10k
Waterlooville, Hampshire
half marathon, 10k
(113 reviews)
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.
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