Newmarket Half Marathon
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Newmarket Half Marathon May 2027
The Newmarket Half Marathon takes place on 23 May 2027 at Newmarket Racecourse, Rowley Mile Drive, Newmarket CB8 0TF. The event is a single lap half marathon on a tarmac route that starts and finishes at the racecourse and includes undulating open-road stretches and rolling countryside views. The course is fully closed to traffic and has an elevation gain of 210 m.
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post race goodies and a bag drop. Water is provided approximately every 5 km with additional water at the finish, and portaloos are positioned on course around the 9 km and 15 km marks. There is a three hour cut off for the race and the minimum age to take part is 17 years.
Event logistics note free on-site parking at Newmarket Racecourse and an event village with food and drink. Race pack collection is available from the event village on race day and a secure baggage area is provided. An optional event t-shirt is offered at checkout for those who choose to purchase it. The event supports the charity Wintercomfort, which provides services in Cambridge for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
