Shakespeare Marathon
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Event
The Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday 26 April 2026. The event is organised by RunThrough in partnership with Stratford Rotary Club and is presented by Nuun. It supports The Shakespeare Hospice. Entry options and prices listed on the event page include:
- Half Marathon - entry price shown as £40
- Marathon - entry price shown as £45 Group bookings for six places are also offered at a listed price of £195. The event location and finish area are The Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS.
Course and race services
The course is road-closed for the majority of the route, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, described as a hard compact surface. The half marathon follows one lap and the marathon follows two laps with an extended second loop that includes Long Marston. The route passes the town centre, the racecourse, Luddington and Welford-on-Avon before rejoining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon and returning to The Recreation Ground for the finish. Race services included with entry are chip-timed results, a unique themed medal, free official event photographs, and post-race refreshments. The event also provides marshals on course and an event village with food and drink options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.