Half marathon
Sun 14 Sep 2025 Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | Half marathon

A varied route with plenty of twists and turns through the city centre, this run also ventures onto flatter rural roads to pick up the pace, as part of the exciting weekend of running in Worcester!

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
The Hive, Worcester

Half marathon

09:35

Age 17 & over

£33.50-£35.50

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

Explore the sights of this historic city with the Worcester City Runs!

The half marathon and 10K courses race along the River Severn as well as weaving through the centre of Worcester on closed roads, taking in famous landmarks such as its viaduct and cathedral.

There are plenty of opportunities for the whole family to get involved, from Saturday's Families on Track event to Sunday's junior courses for U11s and U15s, all held on closed roads.

The Worcester City Runs attracts a loyal crowd of over 4,000 runners - what a weekend!

Highlights

  • Run on closed roads

    The half marathon, 10K and junior races all benefit from a traffic-free route.

  • A scenic location

    Worcester's historic landmarks and the River Severn make for a picturesque backdrop.

  • Something for everyone

    Brand new last year, the Families on Track event gets parents and children to run together!

  • Podium prizes

    Win Nike kit for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finish, including veteran categories

Come and be part of 4000 runners taking part across the weekend! 

This event is part of Worcester City Runs.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators

saturday

  • 11:00 | Families on Track

sunday

  • 08:45 | Junior races
  • 09:15 | 10K
  • 09:35 | Half marathon

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

The Hive
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 3PD
UK

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
map
WORCESTER CITY RUNS HALF MARATHON
This fast route races along the River Severn and around Worcester racecourse.

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt

Included

  • Premium goody bag
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Technical running t-shirt
  • Electronic chip timing
  • On-course water station
  • Secure bag drop
  • Access to post-race sports massage

Prizes

  • 1st Place £150 and Nike Trainers
  • 2nd Place £75 and Nike Trainers
  • 3rd Place £50 and Nike Trainers
  • 1st Vet O40/O50/O60/O70 £60 of Nike Kit

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

Entry fees

Early bird entry fee

£35.50

Early bird entry fee

£33.50

I thoroughly enjoyed the 10k race and it is my second time joining this event. I will be returning next year definitely for the 10 year celebrations. I felt very proud to finish and was made to feel this was a really great achievement. Eleanor W

This event continues to grow itself and the wider running community. Its a real pleasure to take part in and be associated with. You should be proud of yourselves. 10 years on next year and I still look forward to it as much as the first one. I particularly like the amends of the course as you've responded to changes where it hasn't been it's best. That is appreciated. Well done all. Ian W

Great atmosphere all the way round the crowd was great, the scenary a perfect mix of greenery, rivers and excitement of the city. Would definitely do it again. Gemma M

One of my favourite race courses. I have done both the 1/2 marathon and 10k and recommend to everyone who wants an enjoyable/well supported flat course. Paul T

The whole weekend building up the race was fantastic, it really got the whole community excited for it, which was very apparent by the amazing support along the route. Peter C

Review thanks to RaceCheck

Other races at event

  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
  • #1 of 5
The Hive, Worcester

Families on Track

11:00

Age 4 & over

£45

  • 2 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #2 of 5
The Hive, Worcester

U11 Race

09:00

Age 7-10

£8

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #3 of 5
The Hive, Worcester

10K

09:15

Age 15 & over

£24-£26

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #5 of 5
The Hive, Worcester

U15 Race

09:00

Age 11-15

£8

  • 3 km road running