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- RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - April19APR2020
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - April
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 - £32 - Victoria Park Race - February8FEB2020
Victoria Park Race - February
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - £26 - RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February23FEB2020
RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February
Half Marathon ‧ Richmond13.1 mi£27 - £29 - Victoria Park Race – March7MAR2020
Victoria Park Race – March
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - £26 - The Croydon Half Marathon15MAR2020
The Croydon Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Croydon13.1 mi£21 - £23 - Colchester Half Marathon29MAR2020
Colchester Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Colchester13.1 miCharity Tickets - The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10K Weekend22FEB2020
The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10K Weekend
Running ‧ Ashbourne13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£18 - £25 - The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon5APR2020
The PodPlus Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Charing26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22 - £32 - Windsor Half Marathon27SEP2020
Windsor Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Windsor13.1 mi£37.50 - £52 - Running Grand Prix at Goodwood Motor Circuit- July5JUL2020
Running Grand Prix at Goodwood Motor Circuit- July
Running ‧ Chichester26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 - £32 - Tewkesbury Half Marathon10MAY2020
Tewkesbury Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tewkesbury13.1 mi£30 - £32 - Farnborough Winter Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run26JAN2020
Farnborough Winter Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run
Running ‧ Farnborough13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.5 miFree - £35 - New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k13SEP2020
New Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Running ‧ Brockenhurst26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.9 mi£12 - £49 - Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – April5APR2020
Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – April
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30 - RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September27SEP2020
RunThrough Goodwood Motor Circuit Grand Prix - September
Running ‧ Chichester26.1 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£21 - £32 - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – March7MAR2020
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – March
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 - £42 - Hundred Acres CX5APR2020
Hundred Acres CX
Running ‧ Fareham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£11 - £21 - RunThrough Bedford Autodrome Grand Prix – October18OCT2020
RunThrough Bedford Autodrome Grand Prix – October
Running ‧ Bedford26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - £32 - Boston Marathon (UK)19APR2020
Boston Marathon (UK)
Running ‧ Boston26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.0 mi£5 - £30 - RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark 5k, 10k, 10 Mile & Half Marathon – January25JAN2020
RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark 5k, 10k, 10 Mile & Half Marathon – January
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£10 - £22 - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra9MAY2020
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 - £50 - Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run17MAY2020
Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run
Running ‧ Windsor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£25 - £32 - Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – June14JUN2020
Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – June
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30 - Beyond Thorney Trail Fest10SEP2020
Beyond Thorney Trail Fest
Running ‧ Thorney13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10
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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.