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Half Marathon races near Liverpool
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Liverpool
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5JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Lyme Half Marathon
Disley · 64 km away
5JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Lyme Park Half Marathon
Cheshire · 63 km away
7JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Summer Trail Series
Hebden Bridge · 75 km away
JUL 1
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026
Liverpool L9 5AS · 38 km away
AUG 8
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Williamson Park Half Marathon & 10K
Lancaster · 72 km away
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2AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Williamson Park Charity Road Races - February
Lancaster LA1 1UX · 72 km away
9AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Windmill Half Marathon
Lytham St Annes · 37 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Riverside Half Marathon
Lancaster · 72 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Running Grand Prix Oulton Park August
Little Budworth · 36 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Riverside Half Marathon and 10k
Lancaster LA1 1RB · 73 km away
22AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Lucky Clover
Barrow · 79 km away
23AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Fleetwood Half Marathon
Lancashire · 57 km away
SEP 10
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Freddie Purrcury Run
Oldham · 60 km away
6SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Sandstone Trail Half
Malpas · 45 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi-marathon du Cheshire
Macclesfield · 60 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon
Macclesfield SK11 0AP · 63 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon September 2026
Macclesfield SK11 9JY · 53 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon 2026
Oswestry SY10 0LT · 78 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Manchester Running Festival
Manchester M25 0EQ · 50 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run Aintree September
Aintree Village · 9 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k September 2026
Liverpool L9 5AS · 8 km away
27SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
PFW Running Lancashire Loop Trail Run
Blackpool · 46 km away
Liverpool · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Liverpool
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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.
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.
Bangor City 10K & Half Marathon
The Bangor City 10K and Half Marathon offer runners two distance options from a single North Wales race base: a 10K or a half marathon. Both races commence at 10am, with race-day headquarters opening at 8am for number and chip collection. The event takes place in autumn. Runners must maintain a pace under 15 minutes per mile; participants falling outside this pace after the third mile may be removed from the race.
The route departs from Bangor’s centre or dockside start area, heading towards the coast. It includes a section along Garth Pier, crossing the Menai Straits. Runners are treated to open views of Anglesey, Snowdonia, and the North Wales coastline before the course transitions to woodland paths and makes its way back to the finish. All finishers will receive a custom medal and a technical T-shirt. Participants should arrange their own pay-and-display parking in town, as there is no designated event parking.
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.
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.
Big Cow Sports Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K Trail
Delamere Forest dictates the experience: wide forest trails, sections of single file track, and ample space to find a steady pace beneath the trees. It offers a straightforward woodland race, aligning with the organizers' "trail running revolution" concept, though the route seems more suited for running than technical challenges for the majority of its length.
The course is mostly flat with minor undulations, presenting a challenge to pace yourself for the "sting in the tail" – the "climb Old Pale in the final miles." Effort yields the "stunning view from the top," followed by a return to the finish. A notable detail: dogs are permitted at the start and finish areas but cannot accompany participants on the course.
Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race
Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race October 2026
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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.
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.
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About Half Marathon races in Liverpool
Liverpool Miles By The Mersey
Liverpool hosts 66 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 keep running simple in Liverpool. Sefton Park gives you a 5km loop, Princes Park gives you about 3km, and Princes Parkrun goes every Saturday at 9am. Otterspool Promenade sorts intervals, longer tempo, and easy Z2 by the river. Penny Lane Striders use Cressington Square, Woolton Hills, Mossley Hill, and the B&Q Loop when legs need work. Liverpool Running Club trains Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm. Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool meets by the Liver bird in Central Station on Wednesdays. BTR Liverpool Santa Dash 5K, Penny Lane Striders 10K, and Liverpool Women's 10K sit on the local calendar.
Cyclists get flat base miles fast here. The route runs 9km from Halewood to Aintree, gains 54 meters, and stays on dedicated paved cycle path with no road sections. National Cycle Routes 56, 62, and 810 keep the wider city linked. Aigburth Community Cycle Club, Peloton Liverpool, Cycle of Life, HYPE Urban Bikes, and Liverpool Road & Trail Cycling Club all give you people to ride with. LRTCC has proper route knowledge for road and trail days. Everton Hill reaches about 70m above sea level, and the sharper work sits around Woolton, Mossley Hill, Hollytree Road, and Elmswood Road.
Summer and autumn suit Liverpool best when you want regular riding, club sessions, and clean rhythm. Locals use the promenades, Sefton Park, Calderstones Park, Greenbank Park, and Stanley Park for steady running and cafe stops. Summer gives the Loop Line, Otterspool Promenade, and the city parks plenty of room for base miles, intervals, and beginner rides. Winter changes the feel without killing the routine. Runners move toward tempo loops, track nights, and tougher hill sessions. Cyclists keep it practical because it rains sometimes in Merseyside, and Merseyrail lets bikes travel free when a ride needs a train home.