England, UK · Half Marathon
Half Marathons in England, UK
England, UK currently has 244 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. London, Bath, Andover and Norwich have the largest concentration of events.
March (36), November (35) and May (31) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 45 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 244
- Active listings
- 289
- Cities with races
- 200
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Upcoming half marathons in England, UK
The next 200 of 244 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Marlow Half Marathon, The Frankenstein & Marlow 7Marlow, EnglandThe Frankenstein ~ 10K7 milesHalf Marathon ~2,000 runners
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Remembrance Day Marathon & Half MarathonWalton-on-Thames, EnglandHalf Marathon - 2 lapsMarathon - 4 laps
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Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5KStoke-on-Trent, EnglandHalf MarathonSaturday:Kids' race10K
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Hardmoors 26.2 Saltburn Trail RacesSaltburn-by-the-Sea, England10KHalf MarathonMarathon ~330 runners
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Larmer Tree Marathon, 20 Miler, Half Marathon & 10KSalisbury, England1 mile Fun Run10KHalf Marathon20 miles +1 more
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Lakeland Trails at Leighton HallCarnforth, England10K - trail runHalf Marathon - trail challengeHalf Marathon - trail run
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Hastings Half MarathonSaint Leonards-on-sea, EnglandKids' (7 - 16 yrs) 2KHalf Marathon - solo/relay
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Canalathon UltraSowerby Bridge, England10KHalf Marathon50K / 31 miles - solo100K / 62 miles - solo/relay (team of 4)
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ABP Southampton Marathon FestivalSouthampton, EnglandKids' 1 mile Fun Run5K10KHalf Marathon +1 more
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Charm Bracelet Marathon & Half MarathonRedcar, EnglandHalf Marathon / 14.3 milesMarathon / 26.2 miles ~300 runners
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Phoenix Running - Not the London Marathon RunWalton-on-Thames, EnglandHalf Marathon - 4 lapsMarathon - 8 laps7 Hour - multiple laps of 5.3K / 3.28 mile course
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The Chase Trail RunWimborne, EnglandJunior (0-5 yrs): 200mJunior (6-12 yrs): 1 mileColour Run 2 miles5K +3 more
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Maverick Exmoor X-Trail RunLynton, EnglandShort: 5KMiddle: 15K21K Half Marathon42K Marathon +1 more
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Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KGateshead, EnglandJunior races10KHalf MarathonMarathon
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Shires & SpiresNorthampton, England10KHalf MarathonMarathon19.1 miles / 30.7K (3/4 Marathon) +1 more
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Goring Gap Trails FestivalReading, EnglandSaturday:50 mile / 80K UltraHalf Marathon - walkMarathon - walk
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Maverick Cotswolds Trail RunCheltenham, EnglandShort: 7KMiddle: 15KHalf Marathon: 22KMarathon: 43K +1 more
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The Fox Trail Ultra, Marathon & Half MarathonGodalming, England20K Half Marathon41K Marathon62K Ultra
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UK Ultra South Downs Half, 20 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile & 100KEastbourne, EnglandHalf Marathon20 miles50K Ultra50 miles Ultra +1 more
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Lakeland Trails MarathonConiston, England5K trail run10K trail runHalf Marathon trail challengeHalf Marathon trail run +2 more
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Exe Estuary 50K, Marathon & Half MarathonBudleigh Salterton, EnglandHalf MarathonMarathon50K Ultra
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Maverick North Downs Trail RunCranleigh, EnglandShort: 6KMiddle: 12K23K Half Marathon43K Marathon +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in England, UK
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Manchester Half MarathonManchester, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~22,639 runners
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Run Leicester Half Marathon & 10KLeicester, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon ~3,197 runners
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Marlow Half Marathon, The Frankenstein & Marlow 7Marlow, EnglandThe Frankenstein ~ 10K7 milesHalf Marathon ~2,000 runners
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Potters ’Arf MarathonStoke-on-Trent, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonFun RunHalf Marathon - walkHalf Marathon - run - solo/relay ~2,000 runners
When half marathons happen in England, UK
- January
- 13 upcoming races
- February
- 20 upcoming races
- March
- 36 upcoming races
- April
- 29 upcoming races
- May
- 31 upcoming races
- June
- 30 upcoming races
- July
- 9 upcoming races
- August
- 12 upcoming races
- September
- 20 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 35 upcoming races
- December
- 7 upcoming races
England cities with the most half marathons
- London
- 8 upcoming races
- Bath
- 5 upcoming races
- Andover
- 4 upcoming races
- Norwich
- 4 upcoming races
- Colchester
- 4 upcoming races
- Bakewell
- 3 upcoming races
- Gerrards Cross
- 3 upcoming races
- Bristol
- 3 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Manchester Half MarathonManchester, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~22,639 runners
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Run Leicester Half Marathon & 10KLeicester, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon ~3,197 runners
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Potters ’Arf MarathonStoke-on-Trent, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonFun RunHalf Marathon - walkHalf Marathon - run - solo/relay ~2,000 runners
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Rugby Half MarathonRugby, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~2,000 runners
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Basingstoke Half Marathon, 10K & 5KBasingstoke, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 1 mile5K10KHalf Marathon ~1,700 runners
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Tonbridge Half Marathon,10K & 5KTonbridge, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon ~1,700 runners
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Worksop Halloween Half MarathonWorksop, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~1,500 runners
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Autumn Blickling Half MarathonNorwich, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~650 runners
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West Coast Half MarathonPreston, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~650 runners
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Beat Box Hill TrailsTadworth, England Usually held in October · next date not announced21K31K50K Ultra ~500 runners
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Chichester Half MarathonChichester, England Usually held in October · next date not announced12K Trail RunHalf Marathon ~450 runners
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Richmond Park Trail Half MarathonRichmond, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~350 runners
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Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon & 10KAshbourne, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon ~322 runners
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AEPG Great Eastern RunPeterborough, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5KHalf Marathon
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Andover Half Marathon & 12KAndover, England Usually held in October · next date not announced12KHalf Marathon
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Bath & Bristol Railway Races AutumnBath, England Usually held in October · next date not announced2K Fun Run10KHalf Marathon25K +2 more
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Battersea Park Running FestivalLondon, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 1KHalf Marathon (5 laps)Marathon (11 x laps)
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Beachy Head Half MarathonEastbourne, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon
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Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10KCranbrook, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon
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Chasewater Trail Half Marathon & 10KBrownhills, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon
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Chelmsford Marathon & Half MarathonChelmsford, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf MarathonMarathon
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Ely RunfestEly, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf MarathonMarathon66K Ultra
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EnduranceLife North York MoorsScarborough, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf MarathonMarathon34.3 mile Ultra
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EnduranceLife SuffolkSaxmundham, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf MarathonMarathon32.7 mile Ultra
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Epping Forest Wildwood Trail SeriesLondon, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon
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Grafham Water Trail RacesHuntingdon, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon
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Grand Canal Canter: AutumnTiverton, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf MarathonMarathon
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Kingston Half MarathonKingston upon Thames, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon
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Lakes in a Day Ultra & HalfCaldbeck, England Usually held in October · next date not announced23 miles Half Distance50 miles Ultra
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Langdale Marathon & Half MarathonAmbleside, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf MarathonMarathon
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Lincoln Half MarathonLincoln, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon
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Macclesfield Running FestivalMacclesfield, England Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon
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Maverick Jurassic Coast Trail RunWareham, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedShort: 6KMiddle: 12K24K Half Marathon
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Maverick South Downs Trail RunHorndean, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedShort: 5KMiddle: 9K21K Half Marathon42K Marathon +1 more
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Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10KBakewell, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedSaturday & Sunday:10KHalf Marathon
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Nidderdale Way Trail Race & UltraHarrogate, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon20 miles32 miles Ultra55 miles Ultra
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Penshaw 10K & Half MarathonHoughton le Spring, England Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon
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River Thames Half MarathonShepperton, England Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon
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Half Marathons in England, UK: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in England, UK?
- RaceRove currently lists 244 upcoming half marathons in England, UK with a confirmed date, plus 45 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which England cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: London (8), Bath (5), Andover (4), Norwich (4) and Colchester (4).
- When is half marathon season in England, UK?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are March (36), November (35) and May (31).
- What is the biggest half marathon in England, UK?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in England, UK is the Manchester Half Marathon, with about 22,639 runners across all of its distances.
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