Half Marathon Races in England
Browse 71 half marathon trail running and hiking routes in England. Distance range: 12.5 mi to 14.0 mi. Elevation gain: 99 ft to 3,471 ft. Each route includes terrain analysis, elevation profiles, and pacing recommendations.
Key Takeaways
Total Routes
71
Races / Routes
3 / 68
Distance Range
12.5 mi - 14.0 mi
Elevation Range
99 ft - 3,471 ft
Surface Type
94% Trail
| Route Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Type | Race Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Parks Half | City of Westminster, England | 13.1 mi | 526 ft | race | — |
| Great North Run | South Tyneside, England | 13.1 mi | 955 ft | race | — |
| Whaley Waltz Fell Race | High Peak, England | 13.6 mi | 2,493 ft | race | — |
| Wirral Way | Gayton, England | 12.5 mi | 302 ft | route | — |
| Buxton Ring of Trees Walk | High Peak, England | 12.5 mi | 1,614 ft | route | — |
| The Stenbury Trail | Godshill, England | 12.5 mi | 845 ft | route | — |
| Worsley Trail | Isle of Wight National Landscape, England | 12.5 mi | 1,423 ft | route | — |
| Fisher's Espresso Round (UK) | Cumberland, England | 12.5 mi | 3,382 ft | route | — |
| Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 13 | Peak District National Park, England | 12.5 mi | 1,408 ft | route | — |
| A Walk On The Wild Side | North East Derbyshire, England | 12.5 mi | 1,181 ft | route | — |
| Burlingham Wood Circular Walk | Broadland, England | 12.6 mi | 555 ft | route | — |
| Three Villages Native Tree Walk | Hartlepool, England | 12.6 mi | 763 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle) | Looe, England | 12.6 mi | 2,429 ft | route | — |
| Horsham Riverside Walk (United Kingdom) | West Sussex, England | 12.6 mi | 327 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 15: Padstow to Porthcothan) | Cornwall National Landscape, England | 12.6 mi | 1,236 ft | route | — |
| Exeter Green Circle | Exeter, England | 12.6 mi | 926 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 4: Combe Martin to Woolacombe) | North Devon Coast National Landscape, England | 12.6 mi | 3,017 ft | route | — |
| Pennine Bridleway Interim Route for Walkers | High Peak, England | 12.7 mi | 1,788 ft | route | — |
| Ashridge Boundary Trail North, Ashridge Estate | Chilterns National Landscape, England | 12.7 mi | 1,209 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe) | South Devon National Landscape, England | 12.7 mi | 2,267 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 44: Exmouth to Sidmouth) | East Devon National Landscape, England | 12.7 mi | 1,701 ft | route | — |
| Wimpole Way (United Kingdom) | Cambridgeshire, England | 12.7 mi | 479 ft | route | — |
| North Cheshire Way (Chester Spur) | Cheshire West and Chester, England | 12.8 mi | 199 ft | route | — |
| Linacre and Cordwell Valleys Circular Walk | North East Derbyshire, England | 12.8 mi | 1,705 ft | route | — |
| Exeter Green Circle (United Kingdom) | Devon, England | 12.8 mi | 938 ft | route | — |
| Seven Parishes Millennium Circular Walk (United Kingdom) | Central Bedfordshire, England | 12.8 mi | 843 ft | route | — |
| Sussex 3 Rings (United Kingdom) | West Sussex, England | 12.8 mi | 1,241 ft | route | — |
| London LOOP (Section 17) | Greater London, England | 12.8 mi | 557 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 3: Lynmouth to Combe Martin) | Exmoor National Park, England | 12.8 mi | 3,278 ft | route | — |
| Boundary Patrol | Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill, England | 12.8 mi | 1,444 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe) | Torquay, England | 12.8 mi | 2,148 ft | route | — |
| Trans-Pennine Trail (Ashton-upon-Mersey to Stockport) | Manchester, England | 12.8 mi | 474 ft | route | — |
| Franklin Totnes Trail | South Hams, England | 12.9 mi | 1,957 ft | route | — |
| Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) Walk | Greater London, England | 12.9 mi | 284 ft | route | — |
| 6 Whinlatter Wainwrights (UK) | Cumberland, England | 13.0 mi | 3,471 ft | route | — |
| ACW Circular Walk 20A (short-cut for C20) | Solihull, England | 13.0 mi | 694 ft | route | — |
| Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey) | Lymm, England | 13.0 mi | 485 ft | route | — |
| ACW Circular Walk 08 | Rugby, England | 13.0 mi | 347 ft | route | — |
| Castles & Coast Way | Stogursey, England | 13.0 mi | 896 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 35: Portwrinkle to Plymouth) | Cornwall, England | 13.0 mi | 1,482 ft | route | — |
| Suffolk Threads Heritage Trail | Babergh, England | 13.0 mi | 110 ft | route | — |
| Baker Way | Tarvin, England | 13.0 mi | 774 ft | route | — |
| St Michael's Way (United Kingdom) | Cornwall, England | 13.0 mi | — | route | — |
| Full walk - Witton Weavers Way | Blackburn with Darwen, England | 13.0 mi | 1,582 ft | route | — |
| Staple Fitzpaine Herepath | Blackdown Hills National Landscape, England | 13.1 mi | 1,517 ft | route | — |
| Greenway Walk | Churston Ferrers, England | 13.1 mi | 1,761 ft | route | — |
| The Writers' Way (United Kingdom) | Hampshire, England | 13.1 mi | 1,184 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 33: Par to Polperro) | Cornwall National Landscape, England | 13.1 mi | 2,532 ft | route | — |
| ACW Circular Walk 13 | Rugby, England | 13.1 mi | 343 ft | route | — |
| Plymouth’s Co-operative Way | Plymouth, England | 13.2 mi | 1,444 ft | route | — |
| River Sheaf Walk | Sheffield, England | 13.3 mi | 607 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) | Mullion, England | 13.3 mi | 1,964 ft | route | — |
| Windrush Way | The Cotswolds National Landscape, England | 13.3 mi | 1,413 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea) | South Hams, England | 13.3 mi | 1,985 ft | route | — |
| Somerset Space Walk | North Petherton, England | 13.4 mi | 99 ft | route | — |
| Pennine Way (Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes) | Yorkshire Dales National Park, England | 13.4 mi | 1,516 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove) | Osmington, England | 13.5 mi | 2,211 ft | route | — |
| Tissington Trail (United Kingdom) | Derbyshire, England | 13.5 mi | 1,110 ft | route | — |
| Banstead Countryside Walk | Reigate and Banstead, England | 13.5 mi | 1,060 ft | route | — |
| Warden's Way | The Cotswolds National Landscape, England | 13.5 mi | 1,446 ft | route | — |
| Red Kite Trail | Gateshead, England | 13.5 mi | 977 ft | route | — |
| Standedge Trail | Kirklees, England | 13.6 mi | 1,891 ft | route | — |
| Marston Vale Timberland Trail (United Kingdom) | Central Bedfordshire, England | 13.6 mi | 747 ft | route | — |
| Shuttle Riverway | Greater London, England | 13.7 mi | 439 ft | route | — |
| Gustav Holst Way (Guiting Power to Wyck Rissington) | The Cotswolds National Landscape, England | 13.7 mi | 705 ft | route | — |
| River Balder Source to Mouth (United Kingdom) | County Durham, England | 13.7 mi | 729 ft | route | — |
| Rowbotham's Round | Rotherham, England | 13.8 mi | 674 ft | route | — |
| Brecks Trail | Suffolk, England | 13.8 mi | 465 ft | route | — |
| South West Coast Path (Section 10: Hartland Quay to Bude) | Cornwall National Landscape, England | 13.9 mi | 3,247 ft | route | — |
| Nailsea Round | Nailsea, England | 13.9 mi | 633 ft | route | — |
| Riverside Walk | Horsham, England | 14.0 mi | 517 ft | route | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trail races are in England?
There are 3 organized races and 68 self-supported routes available in England.
What is a Half Marathon race?
A Half Marathon race is approximately 12.4 to 14.0 miles in distance.
What is the average elevation gain in England?
The average elevation gain is 1,271 feet, with routes ranging from 99 to 3,471 feet.
Can these half marathon routes in England be used for hiking?
Yes. 94% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.
Are Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Half Marathon race difficulty varies widely. Use the elevation gain and terrain analysis to assess each route. Races with lower elevation gain relative to distance and higher runnable percentages tend to be more beginner-accessible.
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