Half marathons in UK in May 2025
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- Sat 3 - Mon 5 May
- £250-£300
- Sat 3 - Mon 5 May
- £250-£300
SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day
Enjoy three days of glorious Lake District fell routes, a truly chilled-out weekend and all logistics taken care of as you hike, run, camp and socialise.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Age 14 & over
- 3 days fell running
- Sun 4 May
- £43-£45
- 9 charities
- Sun 4 May
- £43-£45
- 9 charities
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
- Sun 4 May
- £29-£31
- Sun 4 May
- £29-£31
May the Fourth be with you | Half Marathon
Starting off in Skipton Market Town, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, before heading out on the canal to Saltaire over a flat, fast, good course with marshals, signs, medal, goodies.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Mon 5 May
- £36-£46
- Mon 5 May
- £36-£46
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
- Sat 10 May
- £43-£45
- Sat 10 May
- £43-£45
Bewl Water Spring | Half Marathon
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 11 May
- £30-£32
- Sun 11 May
- £30-£32
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
- Sun 11 May
- £46-£48
- 3 charities
- Sun 11 May
- £46-£48
- 3 charities
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 half marathon.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 17 May
- £60-£65
- Sat 17 May
- £60-£65
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!
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 25 km trail running + 866 m ascent
- Sun 18 May
- £50-£52
- 13 charities
- Sun 18 May
- £50-£52
- 13 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 18 May
- Sun 18 May
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
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
The Birthday Run | 6 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
- Sun 18 May
- £31-£36
The Birthday Run | 4 Hour
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Hinchinbrooke Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 4 hrs multi terrain running
- Thu 22 - Sun 25 May
- £250-£1,200
- Thu 22 - Sun 25 May
- £250-£1,200
Run2Paris
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Urban
- Rural
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- 4 days multi terrain running
- Sat 24 May
- £34-£36
- Sat 24 May
- £34-£36
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
- Sun 25 May
- £42.75-£44.75
- Entries closed
- Sun 25 May
- £42.75-£44.75
- Entries closed
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
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 25 May
- £29-£31
- Sun 25 May
- £29-£31
WooHoo it's Hornsea | Half Marathon
Enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. This race follows an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with bespoke medal and lots of treats.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 25 May
- £35
- Sun 25 May
- £35
ATW Chiltern Half Marathon
Get involved in this exhilarating Half Marathon in the stunning Chiltern Hills! This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers the perfect mix of challenging climbs rewarding descents.
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 21.1 km trail running
- Sun 4 May
May the Fourth be with you (original) | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 4 May
Tempo Trail Races | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 4 May
Heritage Run - 10K/Half Marathon/Dog Run 10K | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 4 May
Three Forts Challenge | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running
- Sun 4 May
Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & Juniors | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 4 May
Glasgow Green 5K/10K/Half Marathon | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 11 May
Sunderland City Runs | Half marathon
- 13.1 miles road running
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