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Half marathons in UK in May 2026

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Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £43-£48
  • 3 charities
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £45
  • 1 charity
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Half Marathon

A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £36-£42
  • 3 charities
Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon

Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek half marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May | Half Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a midweek half marathon within the 7-hour time limit on a scenic course then receive a fantastic medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
A popular, fast, scenic AIMS-certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management featuring beautiful lakes, parks, and picturesque villages with the highest level of support.
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £40-£50
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

MK Half Marathon

A popular, fast, scenic AIMS-certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management featuring beautiful lakes, parks, and picturesque villages with the highest level of support.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
The Magna Carta Half Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
  • Sat 9 May 2026
  • £43-£45
Egham, Surrey, UK

Magna Carta Summer | Half Marathon

The Magna Carta Half Marathon is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Spring Lucky Dip Run

Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The multi-terrain half marathon is mostly on road and covers a section of the longer distance routes.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £35
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires | Half Marathon

The multi-terrain half marathon is mostly on road and covers a section of the longer distance routes.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.4 miles multi terrain running
The half marathon follows the beautiful Windmill route from the Suffolk Running Centre which is mildly undulating and very scenic with views over the local windmill.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £29-£34
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Half Marathon

The half marathon follows the beautiful Windmill route from the Suffolk Running Centre which is mildly undulating and very scenic with views over the local windmill.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic route.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £47-£52
  • 1 charity
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic route.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £39-£53
  • 6 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Rocky at 50 Run

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
This 25km is graded ‘hard’ and is on technical, fast flowing and rugged trails around Derwentwater, the Borrowdale Valley and the Watendlath Valley. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £65-£70
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Half Marathon Trail Run

This 25km is graded ‘hard’ and is on technical, fast flowing and rugged trails around Derwentwater, the Borrowdale Valley and the Watendlath Valley. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 25 km trail running
By popular demand, a half marathon trail race has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £28
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Trail Races | Half Marathon

By popular demand, a half marathon trail race has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 15 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £27-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Birthday Run

Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • FREE-£50
  • 37 charities
London, UK

Hackney Half

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • Chip timing
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37-£39
London, UK

Wimbledon Half Marathon

From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £38.40-£52
  • 3 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic half marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Farmmageddon | Half Marathon

Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic half marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • FREE-£40
  • 8 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • Chip timing
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | Half Marathon

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running

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