Andover Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Andover Half Marathon & 12km takes place on 25 October 2026 in Andover, with start and finish on Andover High Street (14-4 High St, Andover SP10 1LJ). The event is organised by Seasons Run Club and includes two distances:
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- ≈12.77 km (12km)
Entrants must meet age limits: Half 16+ and 12km 13+ on race day. Entry fees listed are £35 for the Half and £20 for the 12km.
Course, support and awards
The Half Marathon is a mixed-terrain route about 84% paved, climbing approximately 229 m (751 ft), and passes countryside views including three Iron Age hill forts. The 12km route is mostly paved with about 10% firm dirt and roughly 100 m elevation gain. The course is way-marked with marshals and checkpoints. Accurate chip timing is used and results are hosted by Timing Monkey. Cut-offs are 3:30 (hours:minutes) for the Half and 2:30 for the 12km.
On-course support includes aid stations on the Half at 4.7 mi and 9 mi (additional station on hot days), a first aid/medical tent at the race village, and support vehicles. Parking in town is free on Sundays; suggested car parks include George Yard, Chantry Centre, Black Swan Yard and Town Mills.
Prizes include £100 for first Male and first Female overall, overall podium places (1st–3rd M/F), age-category prizes, and a finisher’s medal for every runner; there are no placing or prizes for the 12km. Volunteers staff registration, marshals, aid stations and finish-area duties. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
