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Summer Half Marathons

Thinking of taking on a half marathon? A long way to go but with the right training and a great event to aim for, it's achievable for everyone. From big city closed road races to smaller trail events, here's our pick of 6 to take a look at.

1 / Hackney Half Marathon

One of the highlights of London's running calendar where culture and movement collide! This festival weekend, featuring the popular Hackney Half Marathon, returns to the Marshes this spring. Expect pure vibrancy as the borough comes alive for three days of celebrating the best of East London culture with crowds…
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2 / Bath Running Festival

The Bath Running Festival is a celebration of off road running around the beautiful hills and valleys of Bath. All the runs take in breathtaking vies of Bath from Sham Castle and the open meadows about Bathampton. The longer the race, the more hills and fantastic views you will get to experience. The half marathon and…
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3 / Cholmondeley Castle Run Series

Throughout the weekend, athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy a fun-packed festival village featuring live music, shopping, food and drink, children’s entertainment, yoga and more This castle has been home to the Cholmondeley Family since the 12th Century. Its grounds feature Deer Park Mere which is a…
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4 / London Landmarks Half Marathon

The only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster! 20,000 runners will start on Pall Mall, finish by Downing Street, and get to explore the capital on a route like no other, with fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks. This is not your average half marathon, it…
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6 / Great Manchester Run

Europe’s leading 10k mass participation running event, televised live on BBC, returns to the streets of Manchester and this year will welcome the 300,000th runner across the finish line! The course takes in landmarks such as the Imperial War Museum and Old Trafford as it snakes out of the City and back. Part of a…
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