Autumn typically offers runners a rich selection of races, including many top quality half marathons.
Below is a list of 12 half marathons that we think are worth adding to your to-do list.
Location : Newcastle, Northumberland
Date : 13 September 2026
The world's largest half marathon. Known for it's amazing atmosphere and super-friendly crowds,
this iconic race plays hosts to 63,000 athletes and fun runners as they run from Newcastle to South Shields.
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Location : Ormeau Park, Belfast
Date : 20 September 2026
An ever-popular race in centre of Northern Ireland's capital city. Those lucky enough to run will experience a race to remember.
Location : Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
Date : 27 September 2026
If you like Robin Hood, this is a half marathon for you. Join thousands of other runners, running through the
streets of Nottingham, passing Nottingham Castle and many other Robin Hood-related landmarks.
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Location : Lammas Park, Ealing
Date : 27 September 2026
A Triple Gold award-winning race, taking runners through and around the streets of one of London's finest areas.
Image provided by ealinghalfmarathon.com.
Location : George Square, Glasgow
Date : 4 October 2026
An ever-popular race. Starting from the city centre George Square, run through Glasgow's achitecturally rich city streets and nearby parks.
Great crowd support can be expected all along the route.
Location : Badenscallie, Achiltilbuie
Date : 10 October 2026
If you like great scenery, this half marathon hosted in beautiful Achiltilbuie is one for you.
With plenty of space for social-distancing, run 13.1 miles through some of the most stunning Scottish landscapes, with fantastic views of nearby mountains and islands.
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Location : Pineapple car park at the Eden Project, Bodelva
Date : 18 October 2026
Run half marathon through Cornwall's dramatic Clay Country.
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Essex Remembrance Run Half Marathon
Location : Carver Barracks, Saffron Walden
Date : 7 November 2026
A popular race, marking remembrance day. Based at Carver Barracks, the ex-World War 2 airfield formerly known as Debden Airfield, the venue offers a flat
and fast route that is popular with athletes chasing a PB.
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Run Alton Towers Half Marathon
Location : Alton Towers Resort and Theme Park, Stoke-on-Trent
Date : 15 November 2026
Run 13.1 miles through the Alton Towers Resort and Theme Park, starting and finishing amongst the rides.
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Location : Loggerheads Country Park, Denbigshire
Date : 28 November 2026
A multi-terrain event hosted by OutFit Personal Fitness. A fun race for both teams of 3, and individual runners.
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Honourable mentions
The above list is not a top 10, but the races are definitely among the best taking place during the autumn months. Other
favourites include Richmond RunFest Half Marathon, Cardiff Half Marathon, Bath Half Marathon, Manchester Half Marathon and the Henly Half Marathon.