Newmarket Half Marathon
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Newmarket Half Marathon - 23 May 2027
The Newmarket Half Marathon is held at Newmarket Racecourse and uses a one lap, fully closed road tarmac course that starts and finishes at the racecourse. The route includes undulating open road sections with rolling countryside views and an elevation gain of 210 m. The advertised distance is a Half marathon and the event enforces a three hour cut off. Minimum entry age is 17 years.
Entry includes a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip timed results, post race goodies and a secure bag drop. Water is provided at roughly every 5 km with additional water at the finish. Portable toilets will be available on course near the 9 km and 15 km marks, and there are toilet facilities around the race course.
Event logistics note free parking on site at Newmarket Racecourse with advice to arrive early because delays are possible. The event village offers food and drink and a finish line area for spectators to view starts and finishes. Dogs are not permitted inside the racecourse venue. The event lists Wintercomfort as its 2027 charity partner; Wintercomfort provides information, advice, training and support for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed in Cambridge.
An optional event t shirt is available from the organiser as a paid extra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
