For those looking to really test themselves, more remote locations can yield spectacular experiences, like the Scottish Half Marathon along the coast of East Lothian, renowned as a fast and flat course. If you're fundraising for charity, consider a bigger, city-based event like the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London - 1000s of charities have benefited from this event and it garners huge support from a festival-like atmosphere.

There are over 500 half marathon races all over the UK, as well as all throughout the year. With a few months of training and something to spur you on to the finish line, anyone can sign up to run 13.1 miles. A classic benchmark of running performance a goal for charitable fundraising: whatever your motivation for entering, 13.1 miles is one of the most popular race distances in the UK.įrom the Great North Run to the Cayman Islands Running Experience, half marathons are a globally recognised endurance challenge - but that doesn't mean you need to be an elite athlete to enter.

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