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World Cup 60th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 60 km away

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Chiltern Ridge Trail Half Marathon

Aylesbury · 77 km away

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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 49 km away

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Richmond Summer Riverside 10K and Half Marathon Run

London · 80 km away

JUL 13

Run · road · Half Marathon

Norfolk Festival of Running

King's Lynn PE32 1EP · 65 km away

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Richmond Park 5k 10k Half Marathon July

London · 80 km away

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Formula One Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 61 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge - Day 1

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 2 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 3 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026

London · 75 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 4 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 7 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 8 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 9 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

AUG 11

Run · road · Half Marathon

Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Wind in the Pillows Marathons & Half marathon

Milton Keynes · 63 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August

Bedford MK44 2YP · 40 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

Thames Meander Summer Race Series

London · 80 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Lee Valley Velo Park - August

London E20 3AB · 74 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

The Lucky Clover Run

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Wendover Woods Running Festival August

Tring HP22 5NQ · 74 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

The Lucky Clover

Bury Saint Edmunds · 41 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Northstowe Running Festival

Run · road · Half Marathon

The Battlefield Run

Naseby NN6 6DE · 78 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Londres · 80 km away

SEP 12

Run · road · Half Marathon

Battersea Park Half Marathon

Londres · 80 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

Forget Everything And Run

Thetford · 47 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)

Brandon IP27 0AF · 45 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Richmond Park 5K, 10K and Half Marathon September

London · 80 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

2026 New Balance Big Relay

London SE1 2UP · 79 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Richmond RUN-FEST London

London · 80 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Flying Scotsman Railway Run

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 61 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Pleshey & Essex Half Marathon

Chelmsford · 49 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

The Lucky Horseshoe

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 32 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Shoreditch Half

Shoreditch · 76 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Saucony Run Shoreditch

London · 80 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

Clipston Trail Half Marathon & 5 Miler

Northamptonshire · 78 km away

Cambridge · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Cambridge

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Run the Wild Half Marathon - Autumn Edition

The Wild Half Marathon - Autumn Edition begins in Tring and covers approximately 13 miles (21.1 km) through the Chiltern Hills during the fall season. This is a guided trail half marathon, not a road race, with English Athletics-qualified run leaders accompanying the group on the course. The route features about 300 metres of elevation gain, offering a genuine off-road half marathon experience that is accessible to non-specialists. The event is designed for a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere, including trail technique guidance, checkpoint refreshments, a bag drop service, on-site parking, restroom facilities, and a finisher's medal.

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon begins at 9:00 am in Chelmsford, Essex. Both distances follow accurately measured, undulating road courses. This autumn race offers a marathon or half marathon option and attracts over 1,500 participants, establishing it as a significant event on the Essex race calendar. A six-hour cut-off defines the marathon structure, and pacers are typically available for both distances if sufficient numbers are confirmed. The route departs Central Park via tree-lined avenues, then proceeds onto rural country lanes. This provides participants with a blend of town running and Essex countryside, distinct from a city-centre circuit. The courses are frequently chosen for good-for-age qualifying attempts, though their undulations prevent them from being a flat time-trial course. A substantial aspect of the race involves fundraising for Little Havens Children's Hospice and Havens Hospices, organizations supporting individuals with complex or incurable conditions. Runner contributions generated over £53,000 in a recent running. Participants can select a HAVENS HEROES ticket, which incorporates a donation, and the race also relies on hospice supporters and marshals within the event village.

Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is a central London half marathon run in October on closed roads. Its appeal is a traffic-free route past famous London landmarks and through four of the city’s eight Royal Parks, all within the 13.1-mile distance. Runners can participate for charity, so the field includes runners other than club athletes chasing times. The event has reached at least its 18th edition, giving it a longer track record than many newer city half marathons.

High Lodge Half Marathon - Autumn

The High Lodge Half Marathon - Autumn is a 21.1 km trail race held at High Lodge in Thetford Forest. The course is a traffic-free loop on hard-packed trails, sand, grassy footpaths, and forest tracks, suitable for road runners new to trails and experienced trail runners alike. The route winds through forest habitat featuring fallow deer and wild thyme. Participants must be 17 or older, with a 3.5-hour time limit for the half marathon. Race numbers are collected on the day of the event. The race is cupless to minimize waste, and water is available for runners to refill their own containers. All finishers receive a medal, and the top three male and female runners are awarded trophies.

Grafham Water Trail Races

Grafham Water Trail Races offer 10K and half marathon trail races starting at Marlow Park, adjacent to Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. The event features marked and marshalled courses on tracks, bridleways, and country paths, supported by water stations and on-course first aid. The 10K is suitable for those new to trail running, and the half marathon provides a longer run around the reservoir. The courses consist of wide, runnable trails with consistent terrain, emphasizing steady pacing and off-road running rather than technical ascents. The half marathon completes a larger circuit of Grafham Water, incorporating parts of the Three Shires Way, offering open reservoir vistas and tranquil countryside sections. All finishers get a medal, and top runners contend for awards.

AEPG Great Eastern Run

The AEPG Great Eastern Run begins and ends at Peterborough's Embankment, utilizing closed city centre roads. This mid-October road race centers on a half marathon, complemented by a 5K fun run and a wheelchair race. The half marathon covers the standard 21.0975 km, with the wheelchair race following the identical course. It is distinct from the Great Run series, despite a similar name. The course is designed to be flat and fast, suitable for both time-seeking runners and first-time distance participants. The race originated as a half marathon, paused for ten years, and then resumed with the half marathon as its primary focus. The relaunch attracted approximately 3,000 participants, with subsequent events drawing thousands more to Peterborough's streets, including substantial numbers in both the half marathon and fun run. Perkins Engines has sponsored the race since its restart. The event provides chip timing, pacers, water stations, medals, medical support, post-race refreshments, and training assistance. Notable local traditions include Barry Fry starting all three races on one occasion, and a specific edition commencing at 10:10:10 on 10/10/10.

Lee Valley Velo Park October

Lee Valley VeloPark October is a multi-distance road running event held at Lee Valley VeloPark in east London. It uses the floodlit one-mile circuit constructed around the London 2012 Olympic venue. Participants can select a half marathon, 10 miles, 10k, 5k, or a 1-mile and junior race. All races are on tarmac, featuring a gentle rise and fall instead of a flat park path. The event is lap-based: the half marathon covers 13 laps, the 10-mile race uses 10 laps, the 10k is 6 laps, the 5k is 3 laps, and the mile race completes one full lap. Each mile split is chip timed, allowing runners to monitor their pace, though no pacers are provided. RunThrough supplies marshals, chip-timed results, free race photos, a themed medal, post-race treats, and an event village with food and drink near the finish.

Top Gun 40th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

The Top Gun 40th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons is a running event in Milton Keynes MK7, United Kingdom, offering marathon and half marathon distances. The main race weekend takes place in October, with both the 42.2 km marathon and 21.1 km half marathon listed as sold out. The series also features a 5 km race, scheduled for a Sunday start at 11:00. This shorter race is also sold out, indicating sufficient local interest to fill all available distances.

Ely Tri Club Runfest 2026

Ely Tri Club Runfest is a running festival held in October at Palace Green in Ely. The Half Marathon begins and ends outside Ely Cathedral. The event features out-and-back courses with multiple distances: 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and an ultra option. This caters to runners seeking anything from a shorter mixed-surface run to a longer endurance challenge. The Half Marathon covers 21.1 km on tarmac and compact trail along Cycle Path 11, with a turnaround point in Wicken village. Courses are marked, results are timed, and the event has a 300-participant limit, closing registration when full. The Runfest originated as an ultra event, with the Half Marathon introduced as the festival expanded beyond its initial long-distance focus.

Stevenage Half Marathon

The Stevenage Half Marathon begins and concludes on the Ridlins Stadium athletics track, offering runners a distinct stadium start and track finish. This Easter weekend road race in Stevenage includes a half marathon and a 10k, alongside a complimentary 400m children's fun run on the track prior to the main events. The half marathon commences in the morning with a 3-hour 30-minute cut-off, accommodating a broad spectrum of runners beyond just fast club athletes. The half marathon route utilizes traffic-free tarmac paths surrounding Stevenage, with its extended lap crossing Fairlands Valley Park before concluding the 21.1k distance. The 10k also incorporates Fairlands Valley Park, albeit with a shorter lap. ATW manages the event, and race-day provisions feature pacers, personal-trainer warm-ups, pre-race massages, live music, a finish-line commentator, complimentary event photos, a custom medal, and refreshments in the event village. Parents may accompany children in the fun run, and the event also partners with Alzheimer's Research UK for fundraising through entries.

Hertfordshire Half Marathon

The Hertfordshire Half Marathon starts and finishes before Knebworth House, a Grade II listed house near Knebworth in Hertfordshire. It is an autumn closed-road half marathon with a 10K option on the same race programme, chip timing, a 9:00 AM start, and a three-hour limit for the half marathon. The route uses rural roads and countryside paths around Knebworth Park, with rolling sections rather than a completely flat run. It draws runners chasing a personal best as well as first-timers moving up in distance, and the event supports Garden House Hospice. The setting adds local character: Knebworth House sits in large gardens and parkland, has hosted major open-air concerts by acts such as Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Robbie Williams, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and also has visitor attractions including an adventure playground and dinosaur trail.

Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a multi-terrain running event held within Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire, part of the Chiltern Hills. This event is included in the Autumn Festival of Running and features a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and a junior run. Participants can select a distance ranging from a short forest race to a full marathon. The course has hills and includes significant ascents, with a six-hour time limit for all participants. The 10k race follows a multi-lap course on forest trails. The longer races extend this challenge across similar rolling woodland terrain. This event is suitable for novice trail runners, experienced runners seeking a hilly challenge, and marathon runners desiring a more demanding course than a flat road race. It welcomes pets, and the venue is family-friendly, offering an on-site cafe, Go Ape, adventure play areas, biking trails, and a nearby Gruffalo trail for children.

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About Half Marathon races in Cambridge

Cambridge Training Notes

Cambridge hosts 114 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Cambridge is a quietly brilliant place to run, especially when the River Cam feels almost private early on. Locals string together Jesus Green, Midsummer Common, Stourbridge Common, Sheep's Green, and Parker's Piece for easy Z2 and quick intervals. Trumpington Meadows gives wide-open trails when the city centre feels too tight. Wandlebury Country Park and the Gog Magog Hills give gentle climbs just south of Cambridge. Run Club Cambridge meets every Wednesday evening at Mitcham's Corner and keeps it conversational. The Cambridge Half Marathon anchors the calendar with a fast, largely flat course. Bidwells Town & Gown 10K Cambridge, Chariots of Fire, and The Drop Cambridge keep racers honest.

Cambridge Cycling Club gives locals downloadable routes on RideWithGPS, with East, West, South, and North options for proper base miles. VTTA (East Anglian Group) keeps the time-trial crowd busy. The Guided Busway gives riders a wide, blacktopped line from St Ives to the north of Cambridge and from Cambridge Rail Station to Trumpington Park and Ride and Addenbrookes Hospital. Jesus Green and Midsummer Common suit steady spins. The Cambridge to Ely cycling route runs for approximately 17 miles through open fields and villages. The climbs sit south at Wandlebury Country Park and the Gog Magog Hills. ECCA Open 100 and VTTA (East Anglian Group) 10 are the anchor races.

September, October, and June are the best months here, with June giving fast summer legs and September giving cleaner rhythm for a half or gran fondo block. Cambridge summers run warmer than areas further west, and the city often rivals or exceeds the London area for top temperatures. Locals take the shade at Brampton Wood, keep the River Cam easy, and use the flat network for steady Z2. Winter changes the texture more than the ambition. Snowfall accumulations are usually small because Cambridge sits low and stays relatively dry during transitional snow events. Runners stay on commons and towpaths, and riders keep the Busway useful for base miles.