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- The Brett Lydd 20 Mile & Half Marathon7MAR2021
The Brett Lydd 20 Mile & Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Lydd20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£22 – £36C-19 Plan(36) - Canterbury Half Marathon29AUG2021
Canterbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Canterbury13.1 mi • 2.0 mi • 1.0 mi£4 – £26C-19 Plan(20) - Gateshead Half Marathon3APR2021
Gateshead Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Gateshead13.1 mi£28 - Cheshire Half Marathon11SEP2021
Cheshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Siddington13.1 mi£28 - The Tonbridge Half Marathon9OCT2021
The Tonbridge Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tonbridge13.1 mi£24 – £26C-19 Plan(18) - The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon10APR2021
The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Charing26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22 – £32C-19 Plan(45) - Wokingham Half Marathon18SEP2021
Wokingham Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Wokingham13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 – £34C-19 Plan(85) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - July3JUL2021
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - July
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(1) - Wimbledon Half Marathon - January31JAN2021
Wimbledon Half Marathon - January
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30 - Running GP Bedford Autodrome - July24JUL2021
Running GP Bedford Autodrome - July
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £32 - The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K15MAY2021
The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
Running ‧ Naseby35.0 mi • 26.6 mi • 13.4 mi • 6.2 mi£23 – £50C-19 Plan - Tewkesbury Half Marathon15MAY2021
Tewkesbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tewkesbury13.1 mi£30 – £32C-19 Plan(8) - Wimbledon Half Marathon - May22MAY2021
Wimbledon Half Marathon - May
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(23) - Rocket Race Orbiter4JUN2021
Rocket Race Orbiter
Running ‧ Tollard Royal26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£20 – £32C-19 Plan - Northampton Half Marathon & Size 625SEP2021
Northampton Half Marathon & Size 6
Half Marathon ‧ Northampton13.1 mi • 6.9 mi£30 – £32 - Wimbledon Half Marathon – April10APR2021
Wimbledon Half Marathon – April
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30(4) - Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - September18SEP2021
Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 – £34(2) - Caterham Rotary Half Marathon and 10k17JUL2021
Caterham Rotary Half Marathon and 10k
Running ‧ Redhill13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£16 – £37(6) - Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend30APR2021
Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Running ‧ East Grinstead26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£36 – £56C-19 Plan - Windsor Winter Duathlon & Lake Runs9JAN2021
Windsor Winter Duathlon & Lake Runs
Multi-Sport ‧ Dorney34.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £60C-19 Plan(26) - Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May22MAY2021
Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May
Running ‧ Manchester13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £26(1) - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra7MAY2021
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£24 – £52C-19 Plan(31) - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - December5DEC
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - December
Running ‧ Dorney13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35C-19 Plan - Henley Culden Faw Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - December6DEC
Henley Culden Faw Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - December
Running ‧ Fawley13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35C-19 Plan
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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
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.