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Half Marathon races near Derby
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This week 5
4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Birmingham · 57 km away
4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)
Wolverhampton WV1 1LJ · 57 km away
5JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k
Brindley Heath · 40 km away
5JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Lyme Half Marathon
Disley · 60 km away
5JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Lyme Park Half Marathon
Cheshire · 60 km away
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JUL 6
12JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
Mansfield · 31 km away
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026
Liverpool L9 5AS · 78 km away
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Belvoir Castle Multisport Event
Grantham · 56 km away
19JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Birmingham Running Festival July
Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 46 km away
19JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Grantham · 46 km away
25JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Railway Ultra
Coalport · 74 km away
AUG 8
2AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Derby Running Festival
Derby DE72 3EP · 6 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Newark Half Marathon & Junior Race August 2026
Newark and Sherwood · 47 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
RunThrough Newark Half Marathon August
Cossington · 34 km away
22AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon August
Ashbourne · 17 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k August 2026
Carsington Water · 18 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k August
Derbyshire Dales · 19 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Nottingham Running Festival
Nottingham NG2 4BE · 25 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Battlefield Run
Naseby NN6 6DE · 67 km away
SEP 14
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kenilworth Half Marathon
Kenilworth · 65 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi-marathon du Cheshire
Macclesfield · 57 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Birmingham Running Festival September
Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 46 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Wolverhampton Half Marathon & 10K
Wolverhampton · 57 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon
Macclesfield SK11 0AP · 55 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon September 2026
Macclesfield SK11 9JY · 63 km away
19SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Saturday
Derbyshire · 34 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend
BUXTON · 36 km away
19SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend (Nice Work)
Offcote and Underwood · 19 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Sunday
Ashbourne · 34 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Clipston Trail Half
Market Harborough · 62 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Clipston Trail Half Marathon & 5 Miler
Northamptonshire · 65 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ladybower Reservoir 52K Ultra & 21K
High Peak · 51 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Robin Hood Half Marathon
Nottingham · 22 km away
Derby · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Derby
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Lincoln Half Marathon
The Lincoln Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in Lincoln, starting at 9:30 am from the Lincolnshire Showground, postcode LN2 2NA. Run For All organises the event, and the race is open to runners of all abilities, not just club or fast runners.
The route leaves the showground and heads into the heart of Lincoln, passing Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral. The event supports Lincoln City Foundation, which works across Lincolnshire on physical, social, and mental wellbeing. Fundraisers can earn a free place by raising at least £100, receive a branded running top, and get two Lincoln City match tickets if they raise £250.
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.
Potters ’Arf Marathon
The Potters 'Arf Marathon is a 13.1-mile half marathon held in Stoke-on-Trent. A walk and relay option are available for those not wishing to complete the full distance. The event also features junior races: a 1K for children aged five to 11 and a 2K for children aged 12 to 16.
Approximately 2,000 participants are anticipated across all formats, including runners, walkers, relay teams, and families with children competing in shorter races. The race concludes in the city centre, where local support. The event raises substantial funds for local charities such as Douglas Macmillan Hospice and The Alice Charity.
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.
Leicester half marathon
Victoria Park provides a fitting start for runners: busy, practical, and with just enough anticipation before the road opens. The Leicester half marathon uniquely blends nature and the city center. The route crosses the Golden Mile, heads toward Watermead Country Park, and returns through lived-in streets. The event also has a community focus, with the organization supporting local health charities, including places for runners fundraising for bereavement support services.
The course is largely flat and fast, but pace yourself. Runners will experience "fresh air" and "peaceful canals" before returning to the "urban buzz." New Walk presents the final challenge: a "magnificent historic pedestrian promenade" with a "gentle uphill false flat" to the finish. Expect numerous bands and roadside cheers, and a crowd whose enthusiasm remains strong when fatigue sets in.
Run Leicester Half Marathon & 10K
The Run Leicester Festival begins and ends in Victoria Park. This offers runners a city-centre race based in a park, rather than a point-to-point course. The event takes place in October and includes two options: a 10K or a half marathon, allowing participants to choose between a shorter city run and the full 13.1-mile distance.
The course guides runners through Leicester’s central streets and parks before they return to Victoria Park. Mesothelioma UK utilizes the event as a fundraiser. Participants who join their team receive a fundraising pack, assistance from the charity’s fundraising staff, entry to a private Facebook group, and a branded vest or T-shirt for race day. Supporters can also purchase T-shirts and other fundraising items to wear while cheering.
RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10K October
Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon October
The Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon takes place in October at Carsington Water, offering both 10K and half marathon distances. The courses utilize rolling paths encircling the reservoir, meaning participants will encounter consistent elevation changes rather than a flat road race.
The course is marked with kilometre signs and provides participants with unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape as they complete the circuit around the water. Volunteers are stationed along the route to support runners, and entry includes water, a themed medal, and post-race items.
Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k October 2026
The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k is an October trail-running event held at Carsington Water, offering participants a choice between the half marathon or the 10k distance. The half marathon begins at 9:30 AM, with the 10k starting at 10:00 AM, structuring the day around two distinct races within the same reservoir-side location.
The course follows undulating trail paths around Carsington Water, rather than a flat terrain. Kilometer markers are placed along the route, and event staff offer encouragement to runners en route to the finish. Entry includes water, post-race refreshments, and a themed medal.
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.
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About Half Marathon races in Derby
Derby Training Notes
Derby hosts 89 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Derby runners get plenty done without leaving town. The River Derwent gives the obvious line, and the Derby riverside path runs from Darley Abbey down to Pride Park. Markeaton Park, Allestree Park, Darley Park, Chaddesden Park and Derby Arboretum handle easy Z2 laps and steady intervals. The University quarter works well at night because Kedleston Road and Ashbourne Road have wide footpaths. Sinfin Running Club meets every Wednesday at 6:30pm from The Crossbar in Chellaston Park. Derwent Runners meet Tuesday and Thursday from Derby Rugby Club. The anchor races are Derbion Ramathon, RAM 5 Mile, Derby 10 Mile and Rolls-Royce Harriers Piggs Trophy 10km.
Derby riders use the city as a launch pad as much as a base. NCN cycle routes and regional routes get locals out toward The National Forest, the Peak District and quiet lanes. CTC Derby and Burton Cycling Club runs Sunday rides, Tuesday and Thursday weekday rides from Derby, and Wednesday pub rides. Derby Mercury, Ilkeston CC, Derby BMX club and Derby Cycling Group keep the scene broad, from TT legs to BMX and cyclocross talk. Derby Arena gives riders a 250-metre indoor track for training and racing. The climbs sit north, where the hillier parts push into the Derbyshire Peak Fringe and toward the Pennines. Derby Mercury Evening TT 6 25 Mile Championship on Long Lane gives the local anchor.
Summer months give Derby the best mix for runners and riders. Sinfin Running Club routes venture into southern Derby, along the canal, or around the surrounding countryside, and Derwent Runners swap in summer pub runs every third Tuesday. CTC Derby and Burton Cycling Club adds short Tuesday evening social rides from Derby. The Derwent Runners 4 lands on Sunday 21 June 2026, and the Sinfin 5 returns to Sinfin Moor Park on a flat, fast course. Winter changes the rhythm. Sinfin routes stick to well-lit pavement, locals lean on Pride Park and the University quarter, and riders keep base miles honest with Derby Arena sessions.