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- Langsett Trail 1327MAR
Langsett Trail 13
Half Marathon ‧ Stocksbridge10.1 mi - Kings Forest Trail Ultra Marathon, Marathon & Half15OCT
Kings Forest Trail Ultra Marathon, Marathon & Half
Running ‧ Bury Saint Edmunds31.1 mi • 26.2 mi - The Wigley Group Warwick Half Marathon7MAR
The Wigley Group Warwick Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Warwick13.1 miC-19 Plan - RunUK Wimbledon Half Marathon7MAR
RunUK Wimbledon Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miC-19 Plan - Windsor & Eton Spring Duathlon & Lake Runs13MAR
Windsor & Eton Spring Duathlon & Lake Runs
Multi-Sport ‧ Windsor34.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.0 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan - Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - March21MAR
Run Dorney Lake: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - March
Running ‧ Windsor13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan - Dorney Lake Spring Races28MAR
Dorney Lake Spring Races
Running ‧ Windsor13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan - Chaparral Abersoch Half Marathon22OCT
Chaparral Abersoch Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Abersoch13.1 mi • 1.2 mi - Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon28MAY
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Gort73.9 mi • 34.2 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 17.1 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.6 mi • 9.8 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.2 mi • 4.2 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.1 mi • 3.0 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon20MAR
Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£17 – £24C-19 Plan - Summer Celtic Ultra, Trail 20 and Half Marathon9JUL
Summer Celtic Ultra, Trail 20 and Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Aberdare32.0 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 miC-19 Plan - Lichfield Half Marathon16OCT
Lichfield Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Lichfield13.1 mi£27 - Brentwood Half Marathon14MAR
Brentwood Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Brentwood13.1 mi • 2.9 mi - The Surrey Hills Challenge25SEP
The Surrey Hills Challenge
Running ‧ Woking37.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Merthyr Half Marathon20MAR2022
Merthyr Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Merthyr Tydfil13.1 mi - Hardmoors 26.2 Trail Marathon Series – Goathland6NOV
Hardmoors 26.2 Trail Marathon Series – Goathland
Running ‧ Goathland26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge29OCT
Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge
Running ‧ Wareham32.3 mi • 28.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - The Virtual March Hare19MAR
The Virtual March Hare
Multi-Sport ‧75.5 mi • 70.2 mi • 55.9 mi • 34.2 mi • 32.0 mi • 28.0 mi • 25.8 mi • 17.1 mi • 16.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 12.4 mi • 8.5 mi • 7.9 mi • 7.1 mi • 6.8 mi • 6.5 mi • 6.2 mi • 5.1 mi • 4.8 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.4 mi • 3.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.5 mi • 0.2 mi£10 – £25 - Stirling Scottish Marathon23OCT
Stirling Scottish Marathon
Running ‧ Stirling26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi - Sussex Hilly Half Marathon & 10k8OCT
Sussex Hilly Half Marathon & 10k
Running ‧ Heathfield13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Spartan Trail - South East1JUN
Spartan Trail - South East
Running ‧ Nutley31.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Tugby Half Marathon1MAY
Tugby Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Tugby13.1 mi£23 - Burnsall Trail Half16APR
Burnsall Trail Half
Half Marathon ‧ Burnsall13.0 mi - Grimsthorpe Gallop12JUN
Grimsthorpe Gallop
Running ‧ Grimsthorpe13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-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.