Cheltenham Half Marathon 2026

Run Cheltenham is a race event held in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, featuring a half marathon as its primary event, complemented by a 10k and the MOKI Mile. The courses utilize closed roads within and surrounding the regency town, designed to accommodate a wide range of participants, not exclusively elite club runners. The routes combine town centre streets with adjacent roads, offering mostly flat terrain with a few gradual inclines. Participants complete their race inside Cheltenham Racecourse, where the grandstand provides a more notable atmosphere for the final stretch compared to a typical road race finish. Local encouragement is a distinct element of the event, and the variety of distances allows beginners, charity participants, families, and seasoned half marathoners to participate within the same weekend.