Half Marathon races near Ryde

Maverick South Downs Trail Races is a half marathon.

The Southampton Half Marathon & 10K starts and finishes by Saint Mary’s Stadium, providing a clear football-ground base on the edge of the city centre. This is an autumn road-running event featuring a half marathon, a 10K, and a juniors race. The longer races begin in the morning, with the juniors running around midday. The half marathon covers two laps, while the 10K is one lap. Runners follow a straightforward city-street course with distance markers in both kilometres and miles. Marshals are stationed at key points along the route. Chip timing and free race photos are included. The finish area hosts an event village offering food, drink, partner goodies, medals, and an optional event T-shirt.

The Southampton Half Marathon, 10K & Junior race begins and ends next to Saint Mary's Stadium, providing a clear football-ground landmark from the start. This autumn city-street event offers three distances: a half marathon, a 10K, and a junior race. The half marathon starts first, the 10K follows later in the morning, and the juniors run around midday. The format suits runners aiming for a personal best, and it also functions as a family race day, as the shorter and junior options involve more participants. The half marathon course consists of two laps, the 10K uses one lap, and the junior race is one lap of Saint Mary's Stadium. The roads are described as smooth, with each kilometre indicated by distance flags and marshals positioned along the route to guide runners and offer encouragement. Entries include chip timing, complimentary race photos, post-race treats, and a themed medal, covering essential race-day provisions without exclusively targeting serious club runners.

Run Bournemouth Sunday is the coastal race day in Bournemouth, Dorset, featuring the half marathon and Supersonic 10K as its main adult races. The broader Run Bournemouth series also includes a 5K and junior races, catering to first races, step-up distances, and the full 13.1-mile half marathon. The Sunday races take place in October, following spring and summer training, with the half marathon presented as a realistic first attempt at the distance. The half marathon uses the former Full Marathon route, passing Boscombe Pier and Bournemouth Pier, with long stretches alongside the sea before finishing at Bournemouth Pier Approach. The Supersonic 10K shares the same pier-to-pier coastal setting and is described by the organisers as flat and fast, suitable for runners progressing from 5K or aiming for a faster time. Half marathon finishers get a medal and finisher T-shirt, and the event is organised by GSi Events.

Five Trails Ultra & 3 Trails Half is a South Downs trail series built around named long-distance paths: the ultra covers 50k across five trails, while the half marathon uses three. The half is 21.3 km, with about 360 metres of climbing and 370 metres of descent, so it is hilly enough to feel like a proper trail run without being a mountain slog. The half marathon runs on trails, footpaths, and tracks, with runnable ground rather than technical terrain throughout. Runners get one aid station and a 5-hour time limit, which leaves room for steadier trail runners as well as faster racers. The event carries ITRA points, a Mountain Level 2 rating, a Finisher Level 220 rating, and a National League rating, and the listed half marathon field is around 350 runners.

The South Downs Trail Run takes place at Goodwood Racecourse, offering 21K, 16K, and 12K routes within the South Downs National Park. Over 1,000 participants start, and a canicross option is available for those running with dogs. The routes feature rolling hills, forest tracks, and sections of the South Downs Way, beginning and ending at the racecourse. Runners descend into East Dean before ascending back towards the finish. Good weather provides views across the Downs to Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight. The varied distances cater to both novice trail runners and those seeking a more challenging, hilly course.

MoRunning Southampton is a Movember-themed running day at Southampton Common on The Avenue, with a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and half marathon on the same programme. The half marathon starts first in the morning, the 5k and 10k follow together, and the Mini MoRun gives children and newer runners a short chip-timed option later on. Registration opens early, closes shortly before each race, and runners collect a race number, timing chip, safety pins, and MoRunning headband before heading to the start. Every distance is chip timed, with instant results after the finish, and placings use gun time rather than net time. The course is set inside Southampton Common, with the event hub in the park beyond the Cafe at the Hawthorns, in the field next to the playground. It is public land, so runners share the space with local residents and need to stay aware around the route. The day is tied closely to Movember, raising money and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The moustache theme is part of the fun: runners are encouraged to grow one, paint one on, or turn up in fancy dress, with bonus medals and spot prizes for fastest MoBro, fastest MoSista, best dressed, best Mo, and other MoRunning categories. Finishers get a medal, drinks, and snacks, while parking and bag storage are both limited enough that arriving early and travelling light matters.

The Gosport Half Marathon begins at King’s Academy Bay House Sports Centre on Browndown Road in Gosport, Hampshire, with the start line just 140 metres from race headquarters. It is a flat, fast half marathon held in November and hosted by Gosport Road Runners, starting at 10:00am and forming part of the Hampshire Road Race League. The field is limited to approximately 2,000 runners and has sold out, with entries typically divided evenly between club and non-club runners. The race follows a two-lap course featuring a section along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade, offering coastal views towards the Isle of Wight. Five water stations are positioned along the route, and a Samba drum band performs at approximately four miles and 10.5 miles. The pace at the front is swift enough for the leading men to finish under 73 minutes and the leading women under 88 minutes, though the event also caters to a wide community field. Prior to the half marathon, children can participate in a 1km Fun Run for those under 12 or a 2km Challenge Race for those under 17. Gosport Road Runners do not compete in their own home event; instead, around 100 club marshals assist in organizing it, with over 200 supporters involved overall, including local youth groups. Any surplus profits are donated to local charities.

The Winchester Trail Run begins at Sparsholt College near Winchester, directing participants onto Hampshire tracks, bridleways, and footpaths surrounding Farley Mount. This off-road event, now in its sixth year, offers two route options and attracts over a thousand runners annually. The course features rolling terrain, suitable for novice trail runners while providing a challenge for seasoned participants early in the running calendar. The course winds through wooded areas and open fields near Farley Mount, a local landmark that forms the primary ascent on the longer route. The Half Marathon route incorporates the climb up Farley Mount, offering expansive views of the Hampshire landscape from its summit. New participants are welcomed, and the event appeals to regular trail runners seeking a well-organized off-road race. It includes chip timing, marshals, refreshments, a medal, a personalised certificate, a cool drink, and finisher gifts.

The Winchester Trail Run begins at Sparsholt College, near Winchester, leading runners into the Hampshire countryside surrounding Farley Mount. This early-season off-road event, organized by UK Running Events, offers two distances: a half marathon of approximately 21.4K and a 12.1K option. Now in its sixth edition, the event has previously attracted over 1,000 participants, providing a substantial trail running day suitable for a broad range of abilities, not exclusively for seasoned specialists. The courses utilize tracks, bridleways, and footpaths, featuring undulating terrain rather than steep climbs. Runners will encounter wooded stretches and open countryside views. The longer route includes an ascent towards Farley Mount, a prominent local landmark central to the course. The race is chip timed, with marshals, first aid, and on-course refreshments provided. All finishers receive a medal, a drink, and other items. The event welcomes new trail runners while offering sufficient challenge for experienced participants. Feedback from past runners has highlighted the event's organization, the helpfulness of volunteers, and the supportive atmosphere on the course.