Newmarket Half Marathon
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Newmarket Half Marathon : 31 May 2026
The Newmarket Half Marathon takes place on 31 May 2026 at Rowley Mile Racecourse, Cambridge Road, Newmarket CB8 0TF, United Kingdom. The event starts and finishes at Newmarket Racecourse and follows a single lap route on tarmac roads.
The course is run on fully closed public roads and is described as undulating with a total elevation gain of 212 m. The event is chip timed and uses a one lap format that passes through open road sections and surrounding countryside.
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post race goodies. The event features a serviced event village with food and drink options and marshals positioned along the course to guide runners.
RunThrough names Wintercomfort as the 2026 Charity of the Year. Wintercomfort provides information, advice, training and support in Cambridge for people who are sleeping rough, staying in night shelters, sofa surfing, living in temporary accommodation or are vulnerably housed. The centre operates daily and offers welfare services such as hot meals, showers, laundry services, clothing and wider support to help people gain skills and confidence.
A RunThrough Kit Technical T-Shirt is offered as an optional purchase at a reduced price and is provided in partnership with RT Kit. Sustainability is noted as a focus in event planning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
