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Half Marathon races near Ipswich
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Ipswich
JUL 9
23JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge - Day 1
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
24JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 2 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 3 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
26JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 4 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
27JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
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28JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
29JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 7 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
30JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 8 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
31JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 9 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
AUG 5
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 45 km away
16AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Saxon Shore Half Marathon & 10K
Whitstable · 78 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Lucky Clover Run
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 45 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Lucky Clover
Bury Saint Edmunds · 36 km away
29AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Northstowe Running Festival
Cambridge · 73 km away
SEP 5
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)
Brandon IP27 0AF · 54 km away
6SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Forget Everything And Run
Thetford · 51 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Pleshey & Essex Half Marathon
Chelmsford · 58 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Lucky Horseshoe
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 45 km away
27SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Wensum Way Trail
Norfolk · 78 km away
Ipswich · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Ipswich
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
St Helena Hospice Half Marathon
The St Helena Hospice Half Marathon begins at Low Road Recreational Ground in Harwich, Essex, with runners starting at 10:00 AM. The main event is the standard 13.1-mile half marathon, and a 10K race is also available. Both races take place on tarmac roads along a gently rolling course, presenting a challenging but direct route.
The race supports St Helena Hospice, a Colchester charity providing palliative and end-of-life care for individuals in north east Essex. The hospice extends its support to families, friends, carers, and those experiencing bereavement. The inaugural half marathon was established to commemorate 40 years of hospice services in the community, and participation is capped.
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.
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.
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.
Whitstable & Herne Bay 1,5k, 5k, 10k & Semi-Marathon MoRun
The Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun begins and ends at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground in Herne Bay, offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. This November running event supports Movember, blending standard road racing with fundraising for men’s health initiatives, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
The 1.5k Mini MoRun provides children with their own chip-timed race, while the longer distances cater to adults, from beginners to those aiming for a specific time. All distances feature chip timing with immediate results, and participants receive a MoRun medal, a MoRunning headband, beverages, and snacks. The event incorporates Movember’s moustache theme, awarding extra medals to the fastest MoBro, fastest MoSista, best dressed runner, and best Mo.
MoRunning Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun
The Whitstable & Herne Bay MoRun begins at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground in Herne Bay, offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. This event is part of the MoRunning series supporting Movember, blending standard road running with moustaches, costumes, and fundraising for men's health initiatives. The races utilize chip timing for immediate post-finish results, and all participants receive a MoRun medal and a MoRunning headband.
The event caters to various participants: children can join the 1.5k Mini MoRun, less experienced runners might opt for the 5k, and others can tackle the 10k or half marathon. The pre-race activities feature music and a warm-up session, followed by a costume contest before the half marathon. Additional medals and awards are presented for categories including fastest MoBro, fastest MoSista, best dressed, craziest costume, and fastest Mo, with refreshments available at the finish line. Parking at the event hub is extremely limited; participants should allow ample time and consider parking at a distance.
ATW Remembrance Runs
ATW Remembrance Runs take place at The Carver Barracks in Essex, the former Debden Airfield, on Remembrance weekend in November. The event supports The Felix Fund and provides four traffic-free distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1 mile race.
The races utilize the flat concrete grounds of a disused Second World War airfield, making the running straightforward and fast underfoot. The day commemorates fallen service members, connecting it to the broader Remembrance tradition observed across Commonwealth countries since the end of the First World War. Music is provided on the course, children under eight may participate with a paying adult, and finishers receive custom medals, free event photos, and snacks at the finish.
Semi-Marathon de Norwich
Runners complete a single loop through Norwich, a historic city in Norfolk, eastern England. The race covers 21.0975 km on roads, with the next edition scheduled for late November, placing it towards the cooler end of the UK running season.
The route remains within the city limits but offers varied scenery. It winds through Norwich's streets and public parks, presenting participants with a blend of historic urban environments and parkland. This half marathon is the primary and most attended distance, intended for those seeking a substantial road race challenge short of a full marathon.
'Twas The Run Before Christmas 2026
'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a festive lap race at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, near Brandon in Suffolk. Runners can choose from 5k to 10k, 15k, half marathon, heavy half, marathon, or ultra, all on a 5.3km forest loop. There are two start times: the earlier start offers up to six hours on course, while the later start offers four hours. This is the event's sixth running and it is part of Zig Zag Running's Christmas-season schedule.
The course is mostly pathway, with a smaller section of trail and woodland, so road shoes are generally suitable, though trail shoes might be considered after wet weather. The lap format allows participants to stop at a short distance or continue adding loops within the time limit; a heavy half typically involves five laps, while the ultra begins with nine laps and can extend further if time permits. The venue is self-contained, with exclusive use of the main area, an aid station at the lap point, registration at Oak Lodge, and refreshments available after finishing. Festive attire is encouraged, finishers receive a bespoke medal or a past medal via lucky dip, and a portion of each entry fee supports forest and woodland care.
T'was The Run Before Christmas
T'was The Run Before Christmas is a festive running event at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, serving as the season's second Christmas-themed run. Now in its sixth edition, it accommodates runners of all abilities, offering distance options from 5K and 10K up to 15K, half marathon, heavy half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon.
The course utilizes a 5.3K loop within Thetford Forest, set in a largely self-contained area with exclusive use of the main event space. The format offers flexibility: 9 am starters have six hours, 11 am starters have four hours, the standard heavy half is five laps, and runners may select six or seven laps on the day; the standard ultra is nine laps.
Let it Stow Half Marathon
The Let it Stow Half Marathon is a winter trail half marathon held at Stowmarket Football Club in Suffolk. Participants run 13.1 miles (21.1 km) on a multi-terrain course through the Mid-Suffolk countryside. The race has a 3.5-hour cutoff and a minimum age of 17. This is a true trail race; trail shoes are essential, and participants should expect muddy conditions, road crossings, and manual timing.
The course follows footpaths, woodland trails, meadows, and country lanes, marked with arrows and hi-vis tape. The race embraces a holiday theme, encouraging costumes, with Mince Pie Trophies for the top three male and female finishers. It is a cupless event, requiring runners to bring their own bottles for water refills at the start and finish. Race numbers are collected on race morning from registration. The clubhouse offers toilets and refreshments.
WTF - Where's The Finish Run
WTF - Where's The Finish Run begins the New Year at Brandon Country Park in Brandon, Suffolk, situated in Thetford Forest. This is a timed lap race, not a fixed-distance event. Runners select either a 6-hour or a 4-hour start, completing as many 5.3 km laps as desired before their time concludes. The structure allows participants to finish after an initial 5k or 10k, progress to a half or full marathon distance, or continue into ultra territory on the same circuit.
The lap course consists of gravel footpaths and some grassy sections, with marshals present and an aid station at Base Camp after each circuit. Rest periods between laps are permitted. Anyone departing Base Camp before the time limit expires is allowed to finish an additional lap, which is the origin of the race's name. A standard half marathon comprises five laps, with the possibility to extend on the day, while the standard ultra is nine laps and can be extended further if time permits. The arrangement is suitable for both novice and seasoned runners due to minimal navigation requirements, no mandatory special equipment, and simpler logistics compared to many trail ultras.
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About Half Marathon races in Ipswich
Ipswich Training Notes
Ipswich hosts 43 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Ipswich runners keep it practical, with steady miles around Ipswich Waterfront and the River Orwell. Ipswich JAFFA Running Club gives the town its main training hub, with Monday announcements at 7:15pm and group runs from 4-8 miles at 10 to 6:30 mins per mile. The junior section meets at 6:45pm, and the beginners group makes it easy to settle in. The Waterfront loop runs 22 km with +129 m gain. 195km.
Ipswich riders get a proper club scene, not just solo Z2. Ipswich Bicycle Club has been going since 1892, with over 200 members riding road, track, cyclocross, and MTB. The club runs Saturday social no-drop rides from 12mph+ to 18mph+, and green rides run April to September at 12-14mph. National Cycle Route 1, National Cycle Route 51, Fonnereau Way, Orwell Bridge Loop, and Alton Water Circuit all sit in the regular mix. The harder climbing comes on Scenic South Suffolk, which packs 686 m into 102.1 km, and Cafe Como, which gives 643 m over 81.4 km.
July and August suit the cleanest block of base miles here, with warm days and enough daylight for evening intervals. Ipswich summers run mild by feel, but July highs sit close to London and Colchester, so locals still plan bottles properly before a longer gran fondo effort. The town centre works for cycling from both directions between 16:30 and 10:30 daily, and Buttermarket stays open both ways all day. Winter changes the rhythm more than the routes, with 55.33 air-frost nights in an average year. Ipswich runners keep club nights sharp, while riders lean harder on no-drop groups, crit training, and steady Z2.