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4JUL
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Women’s Run Series Battersea
Battersea · 61 km away
4JUL
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Women's Run Series Battersea July
London SW11 4NJ · 61 km away
5JUL
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Richmond Summer Riverside 10K and Half Marathon Run
London · 58 km away
5JUL
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RunThrough Brixton 5k, 10k & HM
London · 57 km away
5JUL
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The Richmond Riverside Summer 10k and Half Marathon
Richmond TW10 7RS · 72 km away
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17JUL
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Battersea Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon July
London · 61 km away
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Battersea Park 10K & Half Marathon July
London · 61 km away
19JUL
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Richmond Park 5k 10k Half Marathon July
London · 58 km away
19JUL
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RunThrough Wimbledon Common Half Marathon & 10K July
London SW15 3PQ · 68 km away
19JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Wimbledon Common Half Marathon & 10k July 2026
London · 68 km away
23JUL
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Great Barrow Challenge - Day 1
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 80 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 · 80 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 · 80 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026
London · 51 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 · 80 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 · 80 km away
28JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 80 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 · 80 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 · 80 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 · 80 km away
AUG 15
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX · 80 km away
8AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
PHOENIX - The Painted Cow Run
Dorking RH5 6AA · 79 km away
8AUG
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Battersea Park 10K & Half Marathon August
London · 61 km away
8AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Battersea Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon August
London SW11 4NJ · 61 km away
9AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Thames Meander Summer Race Series
London · 58 km away
9AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
PHOENIX - Prosecco Run
Dorking RH5 6AA · 79 km away
9AUG
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Thames Meander Summer
London SW13 9QL · 67 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Lee Valley Velo Park - August
London E20 3AB · 50 km away
16AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Saxon Shore Half Marathon & 10K
Whitstable · 30 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Lucky Clover Run
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 · 80 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Lucky Clover
Bury Saint Edmunds · 78 km away
23AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Richmond Park Marathon & Half Marathon
Richmond · 69 km away
23AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Woldingham Marathon
Woldingham · 59 km away
23AUG
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Richmond Park Half Marathon August
London · 70 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Big Half
Londres · 58 km away
SEP 5
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
PHOENIX - Summer Marathon & Half Marathon
Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JG · 80 km away
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Battersea Park Half Marathon
Londres · 58 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
RunThrough Wimbledon Common Half Marathon & 10k September 2026
London SW15 3PQ · 68 km away
6SEP
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Richmond Park 5K, 10K and Half Marathon September
London · 58 km away
6SEP
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The Lullingstone Half Marathon & 10k
Eynsford DA4 0JF · 42 km away
Southend-on-Sea · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Southend-on-Sea
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.
Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Run Kent’s Tonbridge race series starts and finishes at The Judd School in the historic town of Tonbridge. It is an October road-running event with three distances on the same day: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all held on closed roads.
Each route is a professionally marked and measured single loop, going through Tonbridge and out onto the surrounding Kent countryside roads. The races support Tonbridge Rotary Club and Tonbridge Lions, with local bands, aid stations, and spectators adding to the day along the course.
Thames Meander Autumn
The Thames Meander - Autumn is a flat riverside race series in Richmond, commencing and concluding at the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ on Petersham Road. Participants can select from 10km, half marathon, or marathon distances, with all three utilizing the Thames Path towpath for out-and-back courses. The format is straightforward: run alongside the river, turn at the designated checkpoint for your chosen distance, and return to the original finish area.
The 10km turnaround point is at Kew Gardens Car Park on Ferry Lane. The half marathon extends to the Thames Path opposite Barnes Sports Club. The marathon follows the same 13.1-mile out-and-back course as the half marathon, run twice. The path is suited for consistent running, not technical trail running, and as a public thoroughfare, runners will encounter walkers and cyclists. Marshals are stationed along the course and at turnaround points. Checkpoints provide gels, drinks, electrolyte powders, and high-energy food. KLP Medics are present at the start/finish and Kew Gardens Car Park.
Run Kent Half Marathon, 10k and 5k October 2026
Run Kent Tonbridge begins at The Judd School, guiding runners on a marked, measured single loop through the Kent countryside. The event provides three distances: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, with staggered morning starts, beginning with the longer race. It is a RunThrough event featuring chip timing, kilometre flags, stocked water stations, and marshals at key turns.
The race returns road running to the streets around Tonbridge, with support from Tonbridge Rotary Club and Tonbridge Lions. Demelza, the local children’s hospice, serves as the event charity, enabling many runners to raise funds. Spectator areas, course entertainment, and cheering marshals contribute to a community atmosphere, distinct from a basic club run. The finish area offers food, drink, complimentary race photos, post-race items, and a themed medal.
Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon
The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is a central London half marathon run in October on closed roads. Its appeal is a traffic-free route past famous London landmarks and through four of the city’s eight Royal Parks, all within the 13.1-mile distance.
Runners can participate for charity, so the field includes runners other than club athletes chasing times. The event has reached at least its 18th edition, giving it a longer track record than many newer city half marathons.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon October
The Hampton Court Palace 10K begins within the palace gates and concludes in the gardens, integrating the venue from start to finish. This October 10K, located in East Molesey, Surrey, features a flat, multi-terrain course. A half marathon is also available as part of the same running festival. The event is presented by Voltarol and benefits a multiple sclerosis charity dedicated to helping individuals affected by MS lead healthier, happier lives.
From the palace, the route follows Barge Walk, crosses Kingston Bridge, and then utilizes footpaths around Thames Ditton. Participants have described the course as varied, well-organized, and offering strong views, with the palace grounds and riverside paths contributing significantly. The minimum age for participation is 15. Reviews note a lively atmosphere, helpful volunteers, and a historical figure, identified as Henry VIII, appearing for photos.
Royal Parks Semi-Marathon
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.
Lee Valley Velo Park October
Lee Valley VeloPark October is a multi-distance road running event held at Lee Valley VeloPark in east London. It uses the floodlit one-mile circuit constructed around the London 2012 Olympic venue. Participants can select a half marathon, 10 miles, 10k, 5k, or a 1-mile and junior race. All races are on tarmac, featuring a gentle rise and fall instead of a flat park path.
The event is lap-based: the half marathon covers 13 laps, the 10-mile race uses 10 laps, the 10k is 6 laps, the 5k is 3 laps, and the mile race completes one full lap. Each mile split is chip timed, allowing runners to monitor their pace, though no pacers are provided. RunThrough supplies marshals, chip-timed results, free race photos, a themed medal, post-race treats, and an event village with food and drink near the finish.
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K
The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K is a traffic-free trail race held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Participants select between a half marathon or a 10K, with both courses winding through woodland paths beneath the pine canopy. This is a true trail event, featuring narrow tracks, an undulating route, and potential mud depending on prior weather conditions.
The half marathon course consists of two laps, while the 10K follows a single loop through the forest. Nice Work manages the race, attracting a diverse field including novice trail runners, regular club athletes, and seasoned off-road competitors. All finishers are awarded a unique medal, with prizes for the top performers.
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.
Richmond Park Half Marathon October
The Richmond Park Half Marathon takes place on a Sunday morning in Richmond Park, starting at 9:30am near SW14 8BJ. The setting is the main feature: runners are within one of London’s great park spaces, managed as a royal deer park since the seventeenth century.
The course remains entirely within Richmond Park, so seeing deer near the route is a genuine possibility. Entry includes chip timing, free official race photos, and a themed finisher medal, providing a straightforward local half marathon for runners seeking a timed autumn race without a large-city road-race atmosphere.
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About Half Marathon races in Southend-on-Sea
Southend Coastal Training Notes
Southend-on-Sea hosts 143 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 Southend, with flat base miles along the seafront and easy laps through Priory Park, Chalkwell Park, Southchurch Park, Gunners Park, and Garon Park. Southend parkrun runs at 9am on Saturdays, and the 5km course records 9 metres of elevation change, so intervals feel honest and pacing stays clean. The Esplanade gives you a 7km round trip from Jubilee Beach car park with Southend Pier and the Thames Estuary beside you. FRRC Southend meets at Southchurch Park East Car Park for weekly social runs. Southend Half Marathon, Southend Rudolph Run, HARP24 Endurance Race, and Rayleigh 10K give the calendar its anchor events.
Locals ride the coast first, because the dedicated cycle path runs from Chalkwell up to Shoebury beach for around 6 miles. The Estuary gives you a 6mi round-trip cafe ride, while Bowers Marsh stretches to a 20mi round-trip ride and Nor Marsh and Motney Hill pushes out as a 40mi one-way ride. Southend Wheelers covers leisure rides, road racing, track racing, time trialling, Cyclo Cross, MTB, and gravel. Southend Wheelers runs Sunday club rides, Saturday rides, and Wednesday and Saturday Time Trial leagues. Belton Hills gives the road legs a climb, and Hadleigh Park brings the 2012 Olympic MTB course, singletrack feel, and proper off-road bite.
Summer suits Southend best, because the city stays coastal, dry, and a touch cooler than London when Z2 miles start to build. Locals use July and August for steady seafront running, cafe spins, Southend Wheelers coaching at Garon Park, and longer rides like Elmley Marshes, which runs as a 47mi one-way ride. The Thames Estuary keeps the breeze moving, so easy days still feel fresh. Winter keeps the routes usable, but occasional frosts change the rhythm, and the 1991-2020 period averaged 29.6 days of air frost. Runners stay on tarmac, and riders lean into time trials, cyclocross, MTB, and gravel.