Newark Half Marathon
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Newark Half Marathon & Junior Race - 16 August 2026
The Newark Half Marathon and Junior Race take place in Newark-on-Trent on 16 August 2026. The event is organised by RunThrough and supports Beaumond House Hospice, which provides palliative care and support to patients and families in Newark and Sherwood.
The half marathon is a road-closed race that starts on Hawton Road and finishes in Sconce & Devon Park. The course runs from Newark onto quiet country roads around Hawton and Cotham and features accurate kilometre markers and marshals along the route.
Distances
- Half Marathon (road-closed, start on Hawton Road)
- Junior Race
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. An event village provides food and drink options and partner giveaways at the finish. An event t-shirt is available at a discounted price when purchased as part of the entry through the organiser’s partner RT Kit.
The race is described as historic, having originated in 1982, and the organiser notes an emphasis on marshal support and course marking. The event also references ongoing sustainability work by RunThrough. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
