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Half Marathon races near Wolverhampton

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Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon

Birmingham · 19 km away

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2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)

Wolverhampton WV1 1LJ · 1 km away

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Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k

Brindley Heath · 20 km away

JUL 6

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Piece Of Cake Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

Church Stretton · 47 km away

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Compton Verney Half Marathon & 10K

Compton Verney · 60 km away

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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026

Liverpool L9 5AS · 72 km away

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Ludlow 10K & Half Marathon

Ludlow · 47 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 20 km away

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Coalport · 22 km away

AUG 8

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Derby Running Festival

Derby DE72 3EP · 60 km away

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RunThrough Newark Half Marathon August

Cossington · 71 km away

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Running Grand Prix Oulton Park August

Little Budworth · 74 km away

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Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon August

Ashbourne · 61 km away

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Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k August

Derbyshire Dales · 62 km away

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RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k August 2026

Carsington Water · 63 km away

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Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham NG2 4BE · 80 km away

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Cheltenham Half Marathon

Cheltenham · 76 km away

SEP 15

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Wolverhampton Half Marathon & 10K

Wolverhampton · 1 km away

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Semi-marathon du Cheshire

Macclesfield · 75 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 20 km away

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Sandstone Trail Half

Malpas · 65 km away

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Kenilworth Half Marathon

Kenilworth · 46 km away

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Stratford's Big 10K & Half Marathon

Stratford upon Avon · 53 km away

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Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon

Macclesfield SK11 0AP · 75 km away

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Stratfords Big 10K & Half Marathon

Stratford-upon-Avon · 52 km away

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Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon September 2026

Macclesfield SK11 9JY · 75 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend (Nice Work)

Offcote and Underwood · 57 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend

BUXTON · 70 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Saturday

Derbyshire · 69 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Sunday

Ashbourne · 69 km away

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Cheltenham · 76 km away

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Robin Hood Half Marathon

Nottingham · 77 km away

Wolverhampton · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Wolverhampton

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RunThrough Congleton Half Marathon

Somerford Lane lends this event a distinctly local character, with the start situated near Back Lane Playing Fields and Race HQ a brief walk away at Congleton High School. The RunThrough Congleton Half Marathon is presented as the “return of the Congleton Half Marathon,” and it feels like a traditional Cheshire race rather than a large-scale city event. Anticipate a simple race morning: proceed from HQ to the start, find your place among the runners, and follow the well-marked course. The atmosphere is described as “welcoming,” suited for participants who prefer a familiar race structure, local points of interest, and minimal ceremony before the start.

Congleton Half Marathon

The Congleton Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race in Cheshire, starting at 09:00 on Somerford Lane near Back Lane Playing Fields. Race HQ is at Black Firs Primary School, a short walk from the start, facilitating a straightforward transition from check-in to the start line. The route covers closed roads, quiet lanes, and countryside surrounding Congleton. Every mile is marked, and water stations are provided. Marshals will guide runners at key points and offer encouragement. Chip timing, complimentary race photos, a themed medal, post-race refreshments, and an event village with food and drink define this local Cheshire half marathon.

Potters ’Arf Marathon

The Potters 'Arf Marathon is a 13.1-mile half marathon held in Stoke-on-Trent. A walk and relay option are available for those not wishing to complete the full distance. The event also features junior races: a 1K for children aged five to 11 and a 2K for children aged 12 to 16. Approximately 2,000 participants are anticipated across all formats, including runners, walkers, relay teams, and families with children competing in shorter races. The race concludes in the city centre, where local support. The event raises substantial funds for local charities such as Douglas Macmillan Hospice and The Alice Charity.

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.

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.

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Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon October

The Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon takes place in October at Carsington Water, offering both 10K and half marathon distances. The courses utilize rolling paths encircling the reservoir, meaning participants will encounter consistent elevation changes rather than a flat road race. The course is marked with kilometre signs and provides participants with unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape as they complete the circuit around the water. Volunteers are stationed along the route to support runners, and entry includes water, a themed medal, and post-race items.

Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k October 2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k is an October trail-running event held at Carsington Water, offering participants a choice between the half marathon or the 10k distance. The half marathon begins at 9:30 AM, with the 10k starting at 10:00 AM, structuring the day around two distinct races within the same reservoir-side location. The course follows undulating trail paths around Carsington Water, rather than a flat terrain. Kilometer markers are placed along the route, and event staff offer encouragement to runners en route to the finish. Entry includes water, post-race refreshments, and a themed medal.

Wyre Forest Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven Autumn

The Wyre Forest Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven Autumn begins at Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, with runners starting at 10:00am. This trail race offers a half marathon distance and a shorter 7.6-mile event, suitable for those seeking forest running without a road course. The route crosses the Wyre Forest’s old woodland, featuring ancient trees, varied terrain, and numerous elevation changes. While the organiser’s description emphasizes forest folklore, the core message is clear: it's a scenic, demanding course where precise footing is essential on ascents and descents.

Macclesfield Running Festival October 2026

The Macclesfield Running Festival takes place in October in Macclesfield, Cheshire, offering 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. All races commence and conclude at the athletics track within Macclesfield Leisure Centre. They feature chip timing and are conducted on entirely closed roads, providing participants with a controlled road-racing environment instead of a park-style circuit. The courses are level, single loops that are professionally measured. They depart from the town and proceed onto country roads in the Cheshire area. Local bands perform along the route, aid stations are available to support runners, and spectators congregate in the communities along the way. Macclesfield Harriers AC also contribute to the event's operation. All finishers are awarded a medal, complimentary race photographs, and post-race items.

Monsal Trail Half Marathon & 10K Autumn Saturday

The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend takes place in the Peak District on a disused Midland Railway line, with races offered over an October weekend. Runners can choose a half marathon or 10k, and they can race on one day or enter both days. The start is at the old Bakewell station site, and the surface is described as multi-terrain, with a route that is mostly flat but still has some undulating sections. The course follows the Monsal Trail through four railway tunnels and across Monsal Viaduct, a notable feature above the Derbyshire Dales. It suits experienced runners seeking an autumn training race, but the half marathon is also suitable for a first attempt at the distance. The weekend is a sell-out event, with a bespoke medal, free race photos, and trophies or prizes for the leading runners.

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.

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About Half Marathon races in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Training Notes

Wolverhampton hosts 76 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

West Park is the easy shout for Wolverhampton parkrun, and locals use it for steady laps, first 5Ks, and Z2 chatter. Run Talk Run Wolverhampton meets at Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre at 7pm for a 7.15pm Thursday start, and the pace stays as slow as the slowest pace. Wolves & Bilston AC turns Aldersley Stadium into a hive of running activity on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. WV Active Run Club gives runners intervals, fartlek, straights, and bends. Wolverhampton Half Marathon & 10K, Race for Life Wolverhampton, and Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon act as anchor races.

Route 81 gives Wolverhampton riders the Smethwick to Telford line, and the Birmingham Main Line Canal, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, and Shropshire Union Canal keep base miles smooth. Wolverhampton Wheelers dates back to 1891 and covers road racing, cyclocross, mountain biking, time trials, and the Aldersley Stadium velodrome. Wednesfield Aces cycle speedway keeps the short, sharp stuff local. The JW Evans Silver Factory ride runs 29 miles round-trip, and the Sandwell Valley ride runs 23 miles round-trip. Lemur Hill gives the obvious punch, and the Midlands Plateau keeps climbs to two or three minutes.

Summer suits both runners and riders because the evenings give you room for West Park laps, canal Z2, and a stop afterwards for some refreshment. Locals keep the quick work simple, with WV Active intervals, Wolves & Bilston track sessions, and Wheelers time trials doing the job. Winter changes the feel without killing the routine. Wolves & Bilston track runners move toward distance groups for road relays, individual road racing, and cross-country leagues, while riders lean harder on resurfaced towpaths, quieter roads, the Starley Network, and steady base miles from the city centre.