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Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Birmingham · 74 km away
4JUL
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World Cup 60th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons
Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 28 km away
5JUL
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Chiltern Ridge Trail Half Marathon
Aylesbury · 49 km away
5JUL
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Summer Ready Run
Peterborough PE2 5UU · 54 km away
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10JUL
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Maverick Chilterns Trail
Bucks · 58 km away
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12JUL
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Compton Verney Half Marathon & 10K
Compton Verney · 45 km away
18JUL
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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event
Grantham · 77 km away
19JUL
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Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Grantham · 73 km away
19JUL
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Birmingham Running Festival July
Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 73 km away
19JUL
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Formula One Marathon & Half Marathon
Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 28 km away
26JUL
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Maidenhead Trail Run July 2026
Maidenhead SL6 8SP · 79 km away
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2AUG
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Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August
Bedford MK44 2YP · 29 km away
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Wind in the Pillows Marathons & Half marathon
Milton Keynes · 24 km away
9AUG
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Burnham Beeches half marathon and 10 K
Farnham Common · 79 km away
16AUG
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Burnham Beeches Half-Marathon
Farnham Royal · 80 km away
16AUG
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RunThrough Newark Half Marathon August
Cossington · 55 km away
22AUG
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Wendover Woods Running Festival August
Tring HP22 5NQ · 52 km away
29AUG
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Northstowe Running Festival
Cambridge · 69 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Henley River - 10k & Half Marathon
Henley-on-Thames · 78 km away
30AUG
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The Battlefield Run
Naseby NN6 6DE · 19 km away
SEP 10
5SEP
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Henley River Half Marathon & 10K September
Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB · 76 km away
6SEP
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Kenilworth Half Marathon
Kenilworth · 48 km away
6SEP
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Birmingham Running Festival September
Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 73 km away
12SEP
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Flying Scotsman Railway Run
Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 28 km away
12SEP
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Stratford's Big 10K & Half Marathon
Stratford upon Avon · 55 km away
13SEP
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Stratfords Big 10K & Half Marathon
Stratford-upon-Avon · 55 km away
13SEP
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Thames Trot
Oxford · 59 km away
20SEP
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Clipston Trail Half
Market Harborough · 27 km away
20SEP
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Clipston Trail Half Marathon & 5 Miler
Northamptonshire · 22 km away
27SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
The One on the Trail Marlow
Marlow SL7 · 76 km away
Northampton · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Northampton
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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.
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.
Oxford Half Marathon
The Oxford Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile race held in Oxford each October, utilizing a fast, flat course. It is suitable for both novice half-marathon runners and those aiming for a personal best. Recent events have sold out, with charity places becoming the primary way to enter.
The route winds through the university city's streets, showcasing Oxford's architecture and central landmarks instead of venturing into rural areas. Live music and spectators offer support along sections of the course. The race's main charity partner is Helen & Douglas House, the first children's hospice globally, which provides support to terminally ill children and their families throughout Oxfordshire and neighboring counties.
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.
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.
Henley Half Marathon
The Henley Half Marathon, held annually in Henley since 1983 with one exception, is now in its 42nd edition. Participants range from first-time half marathoners to seasoned endurance athletes.
The course winds through Henley, crosses the town's well-known bridge, and follows the Thames Valley. This route provides a distinct local character, featuring a town circuit, a riverside path, and a heritage spanning over forty years.
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.
Rugby Half Marathon
The Rugby Half Marathon begins on Hart Field at 09:00, taking participants on a 13.1-mile, road-closed course through Rugby. This October event features town-centre streets, country roads, and mild undulations, suitable for runners seeking a consistent pace rather than a flat-out sprint.
The route incorporates parts of the former Great Central Railway, now a linear nature reserve and wildlife area, before heading back to town for the finish. Participants receive chip timing, kilometre markers, complimentary race photos, a themed medal, and post-race refreshments. An event village offers food and drink, with optional event T-shirts available for purchase during registration.
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 Northampton
Northampton Training Notes
Northampton 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.
The Racecourse is the easy local lap, with Northampton parkrun starting by the basketball courts. Northampton parkrun runs two anti-clockwise laps around 118 acres, and the park dips slightly so runners can open up a little. The slight incline is still not too bad, so locals treat it as fast base miles. Northampton Road Runners covers 5k to ultra running from the University of Northampton, with Wednesday formal sessions and 5 mile plus routes. Run Talk Run Northampton meets at 18:50 on Thursdays for a free weekly 5km. The Amazing Northampton Run is the anchor day, with Northampton 5K & 10K close behind.
Norbital gives locals an 18-mile circular cycle route around Northampton on dedicated paths, so it works for Z2, family spins, or a steady winter loop. Brampton Valley Way runs 16 miles north from Northampton to Market Harborough, and that railtrail is the obvious out-and-back for quiet base miles. Fineshade Wood gives off-road riders a 5-mile Forestry Commission cycle trail and a 7-mile mountain bike trail. Stanwick Lakes keeps things flatter on NCN71 between Irthlingborough and Thrapston. CTC Northampton, Northampton CTC, Easy Rider Cycle Club, Treadscycle Club, Cyclone Mountain Bike Club, and 45 Road Club give riders plenty of wheels to follow. Cycle Streets elevation profiles are where locals check the climbs before intervals.
Summer gives runners The Racecourse, Upton Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, and Pitsford Water when the legs want space. Summer gives cyclists Norbital, Brampton Valley Way, Stanwick Lakes, Salcey Forest, and Fineshade Wood when a crit brain needs calmer miles. The brief does not name exact best months, so locals usually read the season by routes rather than dates. Winter pushes runners toward dependable club sessions, Northampton parkrun, and shorter 5k efforts. Winter pushes riders toward dedicated paths, railtrail miles, and off-road days where cyclocross legs and singletrack handling matter more than speed. The Amazing Northampton Run stays the big running anchor, and Gretton Charity Sportive gives the county riding calendar a clear target.