Reading Half Marathon
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Green Park Reading Half Marathon and Mini Marathon
The Green Park Reading Half Marathon and Mini Marathon take place in Reading on Sunday 22 March 2026. The event includes a half marathon and a mini marathon. It is organised as part of a programme that also features a corporate challenge and a race village.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- Mini Marathon
Course, history and attendance
The course runs through the centre of Reading and through the grounds of the University campus. The finish area is described as having large spectator numbers, with over 15,000 people reported lining the streets. The event website lists travel information, resident information, and race-day support such as pace runners and massage services.
The event has been held since 1983. It began at Reading University with about 5,000 runners and now attracts thousands of participants each year. The organisers publish results, photo galleries, and medals for recent years and operate under an England Athletics/UKA licence (No: 285633). Sponsors and partners named include Green Park, Reading FC, the University of Reading, and Hilton Reading. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.