KADS Favourite Half Marathon Races
Looking for some inspiration for future half marathons? Here are some of your fellow KADS' favourite 13.1 races (21.1Km) throughout the year. If you'd like your favourite race to be listed here, just pop the details in this form (or use the button below) and your friendly and caring web manager will add them for you! Keep 'em coming KADS.
If you're interested in KADS favourites at other race distances, head over to this page for oodles of them!
Robin Hood Half Marathon
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Recommended by: Jason Buckley and Zoe Attenborough
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. It is also the largest charity fundraising event in the City raising over £320,000 for charity in 2019.
The course itself is great for both seasoned runners and beginners alike – for beginners whose key objective is to complete the course, to more regular long-distance event runners, looking to beat their personal best time. It is a single lap 13.1 mile (21.1km) traffic-free course. The race starts and finishes in Victoria Embankment and is undulating so not all flat, there are a couple of inclines at the start of the route when your legs are more up for it (mile 2, 4 and 6).
A picturesque route taking you along Victoria Embankment, River Trent, past Nottingham Castle, Robin Hood statue, The Park and Wollaton Park where you're bound to see a few Deer roaming. Finishing on Victoria Embankment Recreating ground next to the River Trent.
What Kind of Race Is It? Road Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
These reasons:
Where is the Race (nearest town) Nottingham
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk/
There are also mini-marathons for junior runners.
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. It is also the largest charity fundraising event in the City raising over £320,000 for charity in 2019.
The course itself is great for both seasoned runners and beginners alike – for beginners whose key objective is to complete the course, to more regular long-distance event runners, looking to beat their personal best time. It is a single lap 13.1 mile (21.1km) traffic-free course. The race starts and finishes in Victoria Embankment and is undulating so not all flat, there are a couple of inclines at the start of the route when your legs are more up for it (mile 2, 4 and 6).
A picturesque route taking you along Victoria Embankment, River Trent, past Nottingham Castle, Robin Hood statue, The Park and Wollaton Park where you're bound to see a few Deer roaming. Finishing on Victoria Embankment Recreating ground next to the River Trent.
What Kind of Race Is It? Road Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
These reasons:
- It's our 'home city', just being a few miles from Kimberley.
- It gets great KADS support, with lots of the club taking part or shouting support from along the course.
- It gets good public support, so there aren't many sections without spectators.
- It has the 'big half' feel.
Where is the Race (nearest town) Nottingham
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk/
There are also mini-marathons for junior runners.
Round Sheffield Run
Recommended by: Yvette Dean
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
A half marathon which is a multi stage trail run around the parks and trails of Sheffield. friendly Marshall’s & beautiful route
What Kind of Race Is It? Trail Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
It’s definitely a challenge - the hills are brutal but the views and trails are worth it. It’s a relatively new race - in 2020 it will be its 7th year - and it’s become so popular that last year it went to a ballot entry system. So you need to sign up quickly.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? June
Where is the Race (nearest town) Sheffield
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
roundsheffieldrun.com
The race village becomes like a mini festival after the race with a cafe, beer on sale and burger vans.
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
A half marathon which is a multi stage trail run around the parks and trails of Sheffield. friendly Marshall’s & beautiful route
What Kind of Race Is It? Trail Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
It’s definitely a challenge - the hills are brutal but the views and trails are worth it. It’s a relatively new race - in 2020 it will be its 7th year - and it’s become so popular that last year it went to a ballot entry system. So you need to sign up quickly.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? June
Where is the Race (nearest town) Sheffield
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
roundsheffieldrun.com
The race village becomes like a mini festival after the race with a cafe, beer on sale and burger vans.
Skye Half Marathon
Recommended by: Steve Haskard
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
A tough scenic route starting and finishing at Portree high school.
Entries limited to 1000. At £35.
Race and accommodation sell out quickly.
Medal and bottle of beer from the Isle of Skye brewery included.
Hoodie and other goodies optional.
oh, and midges come free too.
What Kind of Race Is It? Road Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
A good race to combine with a holiday.
The whole island is simply stunning. Lots of lovely picturesque walks and climbs.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? June
Where is the Race (nearest town) Portree
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
Google Isle of Skye Half Marathon and enter via RunABC.
Race route available on my Strava.
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
A tough scenic route starting and finishing at Portree high school.
Entries limited to 1000. At £35.
Race and accommodation sell out quickly.
Medal and bottle of beer from the Isle of Skye brewery included.
Hoodie and other goodies optional.
oh, and midges come free too.
What Kind of Race Is It? Road Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
A good race to combine with a holiday.
The whole island is simply stunning. Lots of lovely picturesque walks and climbs.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? June
Where is the Race (nearest town) Portree
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
Google Isle of Skye Half Marathon and enter via RunABC.
Race route available on my Strava.
Buxton Half Marathon
Recommended by: Steve Haskard
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Starts and finishes at the Pavilion Gardens near the opera house.
Fairly local and a bargain at £15 which includes an awesome tee shirt showing the elevation.
Total elevation 1508ft / 460m.
What Kind of Race Is It? Road Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
A testing well marshalled race finishing in the scenic pavilion gardens, where there’s numerous eateries and stalls.
Usually sunny, a few good recovery pubs nearby.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? May
Where is the Race (nearest town) Buxton
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
Course details on my Strava.
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Starts and finishes at the Pavilion Gardens near the opera house.
Fairly local and a bargain at £15 which includes an awesome tee shirt showing the elevation.
Total elevation 1508ft / 460m.
What Kind of Race Is It? Road Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Half Marathon
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
A testing well marshalled race finishing in the scenic pavilion gardens, where there’s numerous eateries and stalls.
Usually sunny, a few good recovery pubs nearby.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? May
Where is the Race (nearest town) Buxton
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
Course details on my Strava.