Half Marathon races near Thame

A midweek run to chase personal bests. The course follows the River Thames. Runners can complete it multiple times within the 7-hour limit.

Run at Dorney Lake. The flat course circles the lake, where GB's Olympic rowers train. It's a great run for all levels, whether you're aiming for a PB or just want a finisher's medal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scare Bear Run is an annual spooky-themed run held at Herrington Country Park in Houghton-le-Spring, near Penshaw and New Herrington. It is designed as an inclusive event for all abilities, welcoming both walkers and runners. The theme draws on 1980s Care Bears nostalgia, reimagining the concept into a cute yet slightly menacing finisher medal. Members receive a reduced entry price of £17, assured entry, and a mini-me medal pin at each event they participate in.

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.

The Marlow Half Marathon series comprises three road races in Marlow: the Half Marathon, The Frankenstein, and Marlow 7. All races commence simultaneously in the morning and take place in autumn, offering participants a selection between the half-marathon distance and shorter events held on the same race day. Marlow Striders, the local running club, is the organizer, lending the event a club-run atmosphere instead of a corporate one. Funds raised have benefited Bucks Vision, Dementia Action Marlow, and Marlow Sports Club, connecting the races to sight-loss support, dementia awareness, and enhancements to the club’s facilities. Local businesses also support the event, including Runners Retreat in Marlow, Continuum Wealth, Alba Property Management, Horizon Rehabilitation, Shokz, and various Marlow-area sponsors.

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.

We Will Remember Poppy Run is a midweek running event built around remembrance, with entrants marking the sacrifice of people who died in conflicts around the world. It is set up as a low-cost event rather than a high-pressure race, with multiple distances implied by the entry options and a lowest-price tier reserved for members. The event welcomes runners of all abilities, and walkers can join too, so it suits people chasing a personal goal, adding another finish to their tally, or simply wanting a purposeful midweek outing. Each participant receives a Poppy medal, and £5 from every entry fee goes to charity.