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- MK Autumn Run3OCT
MK Autumn Run
Running ‧ Milton Keynes13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi - Grand Union Canal Half Marathon – November1NOV
Grand Union Canal Half Marathon – November
Half Marathon ‧ Uxbridge13.1 mi£23 – £25(12) - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - November8NOV
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - November
Running ‧ Dorney13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35 - Windsor & Eton Autumn Classic Half Marathon14NOV
Windsor & Eton Autumn Classic Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Dorney13.1 mi£33.50(9) - Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon - February6FEB2021
Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon - February
Running ‧ Hamster, Redford26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£18 – £38 - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - December13DEC
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - December
Running ‧ Windsor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35 - Draycote Water October - 10K, Half Marathon10OCT
Draycote Water October - 10K, Half Marathon
Running ‧ Rugby13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£13 – £17 - Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – October10OCT
Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – October
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi(1) - Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon20MAR2021
Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - January31JAN2021
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - January
Running ‧ Dorney13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35 - Hundred Acres CX23OCT
Hundred Acres CX
Running ‧ Fareham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi(2) - Maverick Adidas Terrex Original - Oxfordshire5DEC
Maverick Adidas Terrex Original - Oxfordshire
Half Marathon ‧ Stonor13.7 mi • 6.8 mi • 5.0 miFree – £37(15) - Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half - December13DEC
Run Aintree 5K, 10K & Half - December
Running ‧ Liverpool13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 – £28(5) - Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter7NOV
Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Winter
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£32 – £42(31) - Richmond Park Half Marathon - November15NOV
Richmond Park Half Marathon - November
Half Marathon ‧ Richmond13.1 mi£32 - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - April17APR2021
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - April
Running ‧ Dorney13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£18 – £35 - THE 2 LAKES TRAIL RACES16OCT
THE 2 LAKES TRAIL RACES
Running ‧ Wales13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£13.50 – £23.50 - The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K8NOV
The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Goudhurst13.1 mi • 6.2 mi(39) - Vale of Clwyd Half Marathon6DEC
Vale of Clwyd Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Llandyrnog13.1 mi£22 – £24 - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia9OCT
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia
Running ‧ Caernarfon83.3 mi • 32.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 14.3 mi • 10.6 mi£30 – £160(19) - Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k10OCT
Burton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
Running ‧ Litton Cheney26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£10 – £30(6) - Beyond New Forest Trail17OCT
Beyond New Forest Trail
Running ‧ Brockenhurst13.1 mi • 9.9 mi • 6.2 mi£17.50 – £22.50 - The Cannock Chase Half Marathon & 10K24OCT
The Cannock Chase Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Rugeley13.1 mi • 6.2 mi(13) - Strathclyde Loch Marathon, Half & Fun Run22NOV
Strathclyde Loch Marathon, Half & Fun Run
Running ‧ Bellshill26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.0 mi£5 – £54C-19 Plan(3)
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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.