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- Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival24SEP
Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever70.2 mi • 35.0 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 18.6 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.7 mi • 7.1 mi • 7.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.9 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.5 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Bath Half Marathon4SEP
Bath Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Bath13.1 mi • 4.0 miC-19 Plan - Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k28MAY
Trail Pursuit Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Clappersgate26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £49C-19 Plan - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon21AUG
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£26 – £30 - Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile11SEP
Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Mile
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 10.0 mi£26 – £32C-19 Plan - Snowdonia Trail Marathon10JUL
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.2 mi • 27.3 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £81.95C-19 Plan - Warrington Running Festival25SEP
Warrington Running Festival
Running ‧ Warrington13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi£2 – £28 - Great Birmingham Run9OCT
Great Birmingham Run
Running ‧ Birmingham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Weston Super Half16OCT
Weston Super Half
Half Marathon ‧ Weston-super-Mare13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £39C-19 Plan - Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - November7NOV
Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - November
Running ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £34 - Kempton Park Renaissance Run29MAY
Kempton Park Renaissance Run
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20.40 – £37.40C-19 Plan - The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k4SEP
The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k
Running ‧ Bangor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi£7 – £42.75C-19 Plan - Cheltenham Running Festival - June12JUN
Cheltenham Running Festival - June
Running ‧ Cheltenham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £28 - Surrey Half Marathon11SEP
Surrey Half Marathon
Running ‧ Woking13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi£22 – £38 - Beyond Badminton Trail17SEP
Beyond Badminton Trail
Running ‧ South Gloucestershire31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £40C-19 Plan - Asda Sheffield Half Marathon, 10k & Fun Run25SEP
Asda Sheffield Half Marathon, 10k & Fun Run
Running ‧ Sheffield13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.6 mi£5.50 – £40.50C-19 Plan - MK Festival of Running7MAR
MK Festival of Running
Running ‧ Milton Keynes20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan - TTP Cambridge Half Marathon16OCT
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Cambridge13.1 miC-19 Plan - Bridgwater Half Marathon4SEP
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bridgwater13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 – £25C-19 Plan - Worcester City Run - Half Marathon & 10K4SEP
Worcester City Run - Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Worcester13.7 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.9 mi • 1.0 mi£8 – £40C-19 Plan - Richmond Runfest10SEP
Richmond Runfest
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Kenilworth Half Marathon11SEP
Kenilworth Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Kenilworth13.1 mi£30 – £32C-19 Plan - Asda Derby Half Marathon & 5 Mile12JUN
Asda Derby Half Marathon & 5 Mile
Half Marathon ‧ Derby13.1 mi • 5.0 mi£21.30 – £35.40C-19 Plan - Weymouth Half Marathon12JUN
Weymouth Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Weymouth13.1 mi£35 – £37C-19 Plan
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Half Marathons
Half MarathonsAbout 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
What are the best half marathons in the UK?
There are a number of popular half marathons in the UK. For big crowds and closed roads, Hackney Half Marathon, Reading Half Marathon, Bath Half Marathon, The Big Half, and London Landmarks Half Marathon are popular spring choices. To enjoy the summer training, The Great Birmingham Run, Royal Parks Half, Cardiff Half, and, of course, the legendary Great North Run are amongst the biggest autumn races.
For something more local, there are hundreds of smaller races all over the country organised by local running clubs and race directors.
For something more local, there are hundreds of smaller races all over the country organised by local running clubs and race directors.
How far is a half marathon?
A half marathon is 13.1 miles or 21.1 km long, exactly half the length of a marathon.
What is the world record for a half marathon?
The men's world record for a half marathon is 58:01 minutes, held by Kenyan Geoffrey Kamworor, and the women's record is 64:51 minutes, set by Joyciline Jepkosgei, also from Kenya.
What is the fastest half marathon in the world?
Both the men’s and women’s world records for the half marathon were set at the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain.
What is the average finish time for half marathons?
The average half marathon finish time across all runners over the last few years is about 1h54m for men and 2h10m for women.
How long does it take to train for a half marathon?
Training for a half marathon takes at least 12 weeks for a beginner, approximately 8 weeks for an intermediate runner, and as little as 6 weeks for a more experienced runner already in the habit of running. There are many training plans available to prepare for a half marathon.