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World Cup 60th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 70 km away

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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 5 km away

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Norfolk Festival of Running

King's Lynn PE32 1EP · 53 km away

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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event

Grantham · 47 km away

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Formula One Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 70 km away

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Revesby Running Festival

Boston · 47 km away

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Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Grantham · 51 km away

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Great Barrow Challenge - Day 1

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

AUG 10

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

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 66 km away

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Wind in the Pillows Marathons & Half marathon

Milton Keynes · 69 km away

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Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August

Bedford MK44 2YP · 40 km away

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Newark Half Marathon & Junior Race August 2026

Newark and Sherwood · 68 km away

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RunThrough Newark Half Marathon August

Cossington · 60 km away

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The Lucky Clover

Bury Saint Edmunds · 75 km away

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The Lucky Clover Run

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 66 km away

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Northstowe Running Festival

Cambridge · 48 km away

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The Battlefield Run

Naseby NN6 6DE · 54 km away

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Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham NG2 4BE · 72 km away

SEP 9

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FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)

Brandon IP27 0AF · 63 km away

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Forget Everything And Run

Thetford · 66 km away

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Flying Scotsman Railway Run

Milton Keynes MK7 8HP · 70 km away

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The Lucky Horseshoe

Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 66 km away

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Clipston Trail Half Marathon & 5 Miler

Northamptonshire · 51 km away

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Clipston Trail Half

Market Harborough · 47 km away

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Run Sandringham Half Marathon, 5K & Community Mile

Norfolk · 56 km away

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Run Sandringham Half Marathon

Sandringham Estate · 56 km away

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Robin Hood Half Marathon

Nottingham · 75 km away

Peterborough · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Peterborough

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nottingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Semi-Marathon MoRun

The Nottingham MoRun takes place at Memorial Gardens Riverside on Victoria Embankment, featuring races of 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. As a November running event associated with Movember, the atmosphere is relaxed, encouraging participation from families, friends, and teams, often in costumes or headbands, with many running for a cause. The 1.5k Mini MoRun offers a chip-timed race for children, while adults can select from shorter runs up to a half marathon. The event benefits Movember, the charity focused on raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Participants can contribute through donations during registration or by creating fundraising pages via Movember or JustGiving. All race distances are chip timed, providing immediate results. Finishers are awarded a MoRun medal and a MoRunning headband, with refreshments available at the finish line. Merchandise, including t-shirts and running vests, can be purchased for those seeking the complete MoRunner appearance.

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.

Fireworks Marathons & Half Marathons

At Enigma Fireworks, runners circle Caldecotte Lake repeatedly: 7.5 clockwise laps for the marathon or 3.5 for the half. The two-day event is based beside the lake in Milton Keynes, near the hotel and pub car park area, and each day offers both distances in November. The format is straightforward: everyone runs clockwise on the same lake loop, with water and toilets available every lap. Course details are provided at the venue, runners must attend a briefing ten minutes before the start, and the race team includes a starter, timekeeper, and referee. Marathon finishers have a 7-hour cutoff.

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About Half Marathon races in Peterborough

Peterborough Training Notes

Peterborough hosts 83 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 usually start easy at Ferry Meadows, Thorpe Meadows, Central Park, or the River Nene, then stretch west on grass tracks beside the river and the Nene Valley railway past Wansford. The route covers 834 km with 248 m ascent. Bushfield Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:15pm at Vivacity Bushfield Leisure Centre. The Great Eastern Run is the anchor event, and Peterborough Parkrun, Greenwheel Relay, Run For Cake, and the 5k Grand Prix keep the calendar ticking.

Locals ride the Peterborough Green Wheel when they want a proper loop, then use the spokes back to the city centre, Ferry Meadows, or Peterborough Cathedral. Travelchoice leisure routes roll through Castor, Marholm, Etton, Helpston, Werrington, and Farcet, and the rides run 7 to 16 miles on quiet lanes or off-road tracks. Peterborough Cycling Club has been around since 1874, and the club scene leans into Club Time Trials, the early season Reliability Ride, the Open Time Trial, Road Races, and the NCRA handicap road race at Southwick. The NCRA handicap road race at Southwick runs 8 km and tops out at 262 m.

Summer is the best block here because East Anglia turns a bit warmer and sunnier, so locals bank Z2 laps, parkrun sharpness, and long rides without overthinking layers. The River Nene paths stay useful for intervals and steady miles, and the south side gives a paved run all the way to the city centre. Winter brings colder, frostier East Anglia mornings, so runners watch the grass tracks after rain and cyclists treat soft gravel as a cue to change the route-plan. Locals keep going with Bushfield Frostbite, short loops around Ferry Meadows, and club time trials when the road season wakes up.