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Half Marathon races near Bradford
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Bradford
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5JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Lyme Half Marathon
Disley · 52 km away
5JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Lyme Park Half Marathon
Cheshire · 54 km away
6JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Otley High Views Trail Race & Ultramarathon
Otley · 13 km away
7JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Summer Trail Series
Hebden Bridge · 18 km away
JUL 2
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ilkley Half Marathon & 5k
Ilkley · 16 km away
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25JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Aire Trail Ultra & Half Marathon
Leeds · 14 km away
AUG 8
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Williamson Park Half Marathon & 10K
Lancaster · 73 km away
2AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Williamson Park Charity Road Races - February
Lancaster LA1 1UX · 73 km away
9AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Windmill Half Marathon
Lytham St Annes · 79 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Riverside Half Marathon
Lancaster · 74 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Leeds Running Festival
Leeds · 13 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Riverside Half Marathon and 10k
Lancaster LA1 1RB · 75 km away
21AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Summer Extravaganza
Leeds · 10 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Leeds Running Festival August
Leeds LS8 2HH · 17 km away
SEP 13
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Freddie Purrcury Run
Oldham · 37 km away
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Due North Race Series Malham Half Marathon
Skipton · 40 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Vale of York Half Marathon
Wistow · 43 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi-marathon du Cheshire
Macclesfield · 64 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon
Macclesfield SK11 0AP · 64 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon September 2026
Macclesfield SK11 9JY · 69 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Vale of York Half Marathon & 10K 2026
North Yorkshire · 43 km away
19SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Saturday
Derbyshire · 70 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend
BUXTON · 68 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Sunday
Ashbourne · 70 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Bronte Bike Challenge
Yorkshire · 14 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Manchester Running Festival
Manchester M25 0EQ · 45 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ladybower Reservoir 52K Ultra & 21K
High Peak · 50 km away
Bradford · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Bradford
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Manchester Half Marathon
The Manchester Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in Manchester, run on closed roads through Greater Manchester. It is the largest half marathon of its kind in the North West, with over 10,000 runners on the route. The race suits first-time half marathoners, regular club runners, and anyone chasing a personal best, because the course is designed to be quick and approachable rather than hilly or technical.
The route starts around the M16 0RP area and finishes at Old Trafford, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club. Finishers receive a medal, and many runners use the day to raise money for The Christie, a Manchester cancer charity. Charity entries usually come with a small entry fee and a fundraising target, so the field includes plenty of people running for patients and research as well as for their own time goals.
RunThrough Congleton Half Marathon
Somerford Lane lends this event a distinctly local character, with the start situated near Back Lane Playing Fields and Race HQ a brief walk away at Congleton High School. The RunThrough Congleton Half Marathon is presented as the “return of the Congleton Half Marathon,” and it feels like a traditional Cheshire race rather than a large-scale city event.
Anticipate a simple race morning: proceed from HQ to the start, find your place among the runners, and follow the well-marked course. The atmosphere is described as “welcoming,” suited for participants who prefer a familiar race structure, local points of interest, and minimal ceremony before the start.
Congleton Half Marathon
The Congleton Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race in Cheshire, starting at 09:00 on Somerford Lane near Back Lane Playing Fields. Race HQ is at Black Firs Primary School, a short walk from the start, facilitating a straightforward transition from check-in to the start line.
The route covers closed roads, quiet lanes, and countryside surrounding Congleton. Every mile is marked, and water stations are provided. Marshals will guide runners at key points and offer encouragement. Chip timing, complimentary race photos, a themed medal, post-race refreshments, and an event village with food and drink define this local Cheshire half marathon.
Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race October 2026
West Coast Half Marathon
The West Coast Half Marathon is a flat, point-to-point half marathon in Lancashire. It begins at Preston Docks and concludes beside Fairhaven Lake in Lytham St Annes. The race starts at 10:00 am, employs chip timing, measures the distance in miles, and maintains a small field with a 500-runner cap.
Runners gather at Fairhaven Lake, the race HQ, before taking a shuttle to the start on Navigation Way in Preston. The course departs the docks onto the Guild Wheel, proceeds along roads and paths through Freckleton and Warton, and heads to Lytham St Annes for the finish at the lake. The route is described as flat, with 95 metres of elevation gain, presenting a direct run from Preston to the coast rather than a challenging, hilly course.
Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026
The Macclesfield Running Festival takes place in October in Macclesfield, Cheshire, offering 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. All races commence and conclude at the athletics track within Macclesfield Leisure Centre. They feature chip timing and are conducted on entirely closed roads, providing participants with a controlled road-racing environment instead of a park-style circuit.
The courses are level, single loops that are professionally measured. They depart from the town and proceed onto country roads in the Cheshire area. Local bands perform along the route, aid stations are available to support runners, and spectators congregate in the communities along the way. Macclesfield Harriers AC also contribute to the event's operation. All finishers are awarded a medal, complimentary race photographs, and post-race items.
Monsal Trail Half Marathon & 10K Autumn Saturday
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend takes place in the Peak District on a disused Midland Railway line, with races offered over an October weekend. Runners can choose a half marathon or 10k, and they can race on one day or enter both days. The start is at the old Bakewell station site, and the surface is described as multi-terrain, with a route that is mostly flat but still has some undulating sections.
The course follows the Monsal Trail through four railway tunnels and across Monsal Viaduct, a notable feature above the Derbyshire Dales. It suits experienced runners seeking an autumn training race, but the half marathon is also suitable for a first attempt at the distance. The weekend is a sell-out event, with a bespoke medal, free race photos, and trophies or prizes for the leading runners.
Worksop Halloween Half Marathon
The Worksop Halloween Half Marathon is an autumn half marathon organized by Worksop Harriers, set against the backdrop of Worksop’s proximity to Sherwood Forest. It is a long-standing local event, not just a simple road race, and its Halloween theme adds a festive atmosphere, with participants encouraged to wear costumes.
The course winds through Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park on a familiar route. A running magazine recognized it as one of the UK’s top 10 half marathons. The blend of club runners, local participants, and costumed runners distinguishes it from a typical autumn half marathon.
13 Arches Trail Half Marathon
The 13 Arches Trail Half Marathon is a multi-terrain half marathon starting from Sedgley Park Rugby Club in Whitefield, Greater Manchester. The race begins at 9:30am in the M45 7DZ area. As an October event on local trails, participants should anticipate off-road surfaces instead of a flat city-road half marathon.
The route is marked and marshalled, important for a trail course with varied surfaces. Its most distinct landmark is the “Thirteen Arches” Clifton Viaduct, the feature that gives the race its name. Michael Kontowtt is the organiser.
Running GP Croft Motor Circuit November 2026
In November, runners at Croft Motor Circuit in North Yorkshire trade cars for laps on a smooth, traffic-free tarmac racing circuit. The event provides 5k, 10k, half marathon, 20-mile, and marathon distances, catering to both short-course runners and those seeking a longer chip-timed result on a flat, controlled course.
The route follows the motor racing circuit, with each mile clearly marked and marshals present to guide participants. Croft has hosted motorsport, including the British Touring Car Championship, British Rallycross, and Pickup Truck Racing, since the 1920s, making a chequered-flag finish appropriate for the venue. Entry includes a themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, water, and post-race refreshments.
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About Half Marathon races in Bradford
Bradford Training Notes
Bradford hosts 73 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals get plenty done from Lister Park, Roberts Park, Horton Park, Bowling Park, and Greenhead Park. Lister Park gives an easy parkrun feel, while Queensbury gives you that higher, hillier Z2 work. Queensbury Running Club meets at the ARCH in Queensbury every Thursday, and Baildon Runners keep the local scene busy too. NorthowRun5 gives you an undulating road race in and around Northowram, with views of the Calder Valley. The route is 9 km and gives you 55 m of gain. Race For Life Bradford keeps the 5km crowd covered.
East Bradford Cycling Club is the main name on the bike side, pedalling since 1899 from Wyke Community Sports Village. Wyke Community Sports Centre gives them a purpose built cycling facility, so skills, road racing, and young riders have a proper base. Saturday sessions run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the skills group and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the road racing group. Bradford District Cycle Map shows signed routes, quiet roads, traffic calmed areas, and traffic-free paths. The climbs sit in the South Pennines feel, especially west where Bradford Beck rises in moorland.
July is the best month for clean summer training in Bradford. Summer brings the warmest days, steady base miles, and early-season sharpness from East Bradford Cycling Club's 10 Time Trials. East Bradford Cycling Club also runs two club championship events in April and September, then a Hill Climb in October when the legs need bite. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports. Runners lean into Leeds Country Way Winter Ultra North and darker Z2 loops, while cyclists look at Mandy’s Mondays from September to April and pick flatter valley bottoms or hilltops when the weather turns.