Looking forward to starting the new year with a half marathon? Here are some of the half marathons to see us into another year of races.
0000 - The Start Half Marathon
Location : Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex
Date : 1 January 2026
A 3.28 out-and-back, undulating trail run next to the stunning Ardingly Reservoir in West Sussex.
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Location : Thames riverside near Staines
Date : 1 January 2027
Organised by Saturn Running, this 7 hour time challenge offers various distance events, including a half marathon.
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Location : Egham, Surrey
Date : 3 January 2026
Join this 6 hour running event at Egham, raising awareness of the save the Rhino campaign.
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Location : Glasgow Green
Date : 4 January 2026
First event of the year by Up and Running Events takes runners around one of Glasgow's finest parks.
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Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon
Location : Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Date : 9 January 2027
Run a half marathon in the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh.
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Sewerby to Bridlington Coastal Run
Location : Sewerby, Yorkshire
Date : 10 January 2027
A flat and fast, out-and-back, coastal half marathon.
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Location : Southport, Merseyside
Date : 10 January 2027
A scenic half marathon along the Southport coast and promenade.
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Location : Tower Hamlets, London
Date : 10 January 2027
A flat and fast half marathon from the RunThrough team. There are also options to run a 10K or a 5K race.
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Updated : 12 June 2026