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6 half marathon guides

United Kingdom

The UK’s road half marathons range from Newcastle’s mass start to Bath’s city streets and Belfast’s neighbourhoods. Compare 13.1-mile races across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with dates, entry routes, course information and previous results. Half the marathon distance still deserves a full training plan; the medal rarely checks how sensible your pacing was.

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Ireland

Ireland’s road half marathons offer city streets, coastal roads and plenty of reasons to look up from your watch. Compare 21.0975 km races in the Republic of Ireland by county, with official entry links, course guides and previous results. Dublin and Cork bring the city setting; Kerry supplies the scenery. Northern Ireland’s races sit in the UK guide.

4 half marathon guides

United States

American road half marathons come with very different personalities, from Houston’s city streets to Boston’s rolling park roads. Compare 13.1-mile races by state, with announced dates, entry options, route details and official results. Check the half marathon’s own timetable when booking a race weekend: sharing a festival does not always mean sharing a start day.

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Canada

Canada’s road half marathons offer waterfront kilometres, city landmarks and a useful choice of seasons. Compare races by province, from Vancouver and Victoria to Toronto and Ottawa, with dates, entry methods, courses and results. The distance is always 21.0975 km. How often you stop admiring the view to check your pace is rather more personal.

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Australia

Australia’s road half marathons take in Sydney’s harbour views, Melbourne’s big-race atmosphere and coastal kilometres in Queensland. Compare 21.0975 km races by state or territory, with official dates, entry options, course maps and results. There is plenty of sightseeing on offer, although the kilometre markers still expect your attention.

4 half marathon guides

New Zealand

New Zealand’s road half marathons cover harbour crossings, capital-city streets and the flatter roads of Christchurch and Dunedin. Compare 21.0975 km races by region, with confirmed dates, entry links, course details and past results. A good view helps the kilometres along; it does not, sadly, do them for you.

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South Africa

South Africa’s road half marathons range from Cape Town’s established races to club events in Gauteng. Compare 21.0975 km races by province, with dates, entry methods, route information and results. Check each organiser’s licence and entry rules before booking. The early alarm is often part of the experience; a sensible first kilometre remains optional, but advisable.

United Kingdom

Planning a UK road marathon in 2027? Compare confirmed race dates, counties, entry options and approximate field sizes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. From London’s crowds to the roads beside Loch Ness, there is plenty of choice for your next 26.2 miles. Pick a course that suits your legs as well as your diary; the hills rarely accept an apology. Open each race guide for routes, official entry links and past results. Dates awaiting an organiser’s announcement are marked TBC.

Australia

Australia’s road marathons take in harbour crossings, coastal roads and inland towns. Find race dates, entry options, course maps and previous results, from Sydney and Melbourne to smaller fields elsewhere in the country. There is plenty to look at, although keeping an eye on the kilometre markers remains advisable.

New Zealand

New Zealand’s road marathons offer city streets, waterfront stretches and countryside courses across both main islands. Compare race dates, routes, entry options and previous results before choosing your 42.195 kilometres. The scenery may help with the harder miles; it is less likely to help with the pacing.

United States

US road marathons range from Boston and New York to smaller city races with quite different entry rules and course profiles. Find upcoming dates, routes, approximate runner numbers and previous results across the country. Some races demand a qualifying time, others a place in a drawing; all require the same 26.2 miles once you get there.

Canada

Canada’s road marathon calendar stretches from Pacific waterfronts to the streets of Quebec and beyond. Compare race dates, course profiles, entry options and previous results, with recent field sizes to help you judge the scale of each event. Pick the setting first, then give the hills their say.

Ireland

Dublin draws the crowds, but Ireland’s road marathon choices extend to Cork, Limerick and smaller races around the country. Compare dates, routes, entry options and previous results for marathons in the Republic of Ireland. The distance stays at 26.2 miles; the surroundings do a fair bit of changing. Belfast is in our UK guide.

South Africa

South Africa’s road marathons take in Cape Town’s coastline, Soweto’s streets and some fairly persuasive hills. Compare 42.195 km races by province, with confirmed dates, entry options, course guides, approximate fields and previous results. A downhill route may look generous on paper; your legs might offer a different review the following morning.