Shakespeare Marathon
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Event details
The Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026 in Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37 7LS). The event is organised by RunThrough, presented by Nuun, and run in partnership with Stratford Rotary Club. It supports The Shakespeare Hospice. Race entries are available for a Marathon and a Half Marathon, with group booking and optional event T-shirts offered for an additional fee. Entries are chip timed and include a themed medal, free official event photographs, and post-race refreshments.
Course and logistics
The race uses a road-closed course that starts and finishes at The Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon follows one lap; the marathon follows two laps with an extended second loop that also passes through Long Marston. The route runs from the town centre, past the racecourse, through Luddington and Welford-on-Avon, and joins the Stratford Greenway footpath for part of the course. The Stratford Greenway is described as a hard compact footpath. Marshals will be positioned on the course and an event village with food and drink options is provided near the finish.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Half Marathon
- Marathon