Fast Half Marathons
Half marathon races come in all shapes and sizes, but here we’ve swung the spotlight on the fast ones. The pan-flat course profiles sought out by pb hunters everywhere.
2 / Bristol Half Marathon
One of the UK's leading road races, now in its 27th year. The event has an established national reputation attracting some of the top GB athletes. A fast sea-level course starting in Bristol's historic Harbourside and taking in scenic views of the old city, Avon Gorge and Brunel's famous Suspension Bridge.
3 / Gosport Half Marathon
A fast, flat, virtually traffic-free course, which includes two laps along Lee-on-the-Solent seafront promenade. Excellent sea views and great spectator access with friendly marshals, a generous goody bag and a samba band! A good potential PB course, weather permitting!
4 / AJ BELL Great Scottish Run
With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run Half Marathon is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and, of course, great people, personality and humour.
Thousands take part in the half marathon…
5 / Perkins Great Eastern Run
The Perkins Great Eastern Run in Peterborough is one of the fastest growing half marathons in the Country, attracting record numbers of participants to its flat, fast historic city centre route - great for a personal best.
Superb spectator support in residential areas and at the finish line; top prize money for…
6 / Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon 2026
Join thousands of runners at the Ealing Half Marathon, West London's only fully road closed half marathon.
Date 09:00am on Sunday 27th September 2026.
- Race village and Start – Walpole Park, Ealing W5.
- Voted the UK’s best half marathon three years in a row
- A true community race to help benefit We Run Ealing, our…
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