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Half Marathons between Christmas and New Year

The days between Christmas and New Year can leave some of us a bit restless. It is a great time to get some training done, or go out and invest in some new running kit. However, for those of us looking for races during this 'Festive Gap', it can be a bit of a desert of opportunity.

Here are a few half marathons we've found running over these few days:


Sunrise to Sunset Challenge

Sunrise to Sunset Challenge Half Marathon

Location : Sundorne, Shropshire
Date : 27 December 2024

Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, this a friendly race with participants running laps up to their chosen distance - 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or Ultra.
Image provided by How Hard Can it be Events


Year End Half Marathon

Year End Half Marathon

Location : Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Date : 28 December 2024

Organised by Phoenix Running, this low key event follows a flat and fast route next to the River Thames. There is also the option to run a marathon.
Image provided by Phoenix Running





Newcastle Town Moor Half Marathon

Newcastle Town Moor Half Marathon

Location : Town Moor, Newcastle
Date : 29 December 2024

A traffic-free, 3.5 lap course in Exhibition Park and Town Moor. There is also the option to run a full marathon.
Image provided by North East Marathon Club


Frozen Phoenix Half Marathon

Year End Half Marathon

Location : Elmbridge, Surrey
Date : 29 December 2024

Organised by Phoenix Running, this low key event follows a flat and fast route next to the River Thames. There are also the options to run a 5K, full marathon or ultra.
Image provided by Phoenix Running


Winter Runderland Half Marathon

Winter Runderland Half Marathon

Location : Elmbridge, Surrey
Date : 30 December 2024

Organised by Phoenix Running, festive event follows a 5.3K route alongside the River Thames. There are also the options to run a 5K, 10K, marathon or ultra.
Image provided by Phoenix Running


The Last Run Of The Year 2024

The Last Run Of The Year 2024

Location : Staines, Surrey
Date : 31 December 2024

Runners follow a multi-terrain course along the Thames riverside, running 4.37 mile laps. Options are available to run any of 5 different distances - 5K, 7K, half marathon, full marathon and 50K ultra.
Image provided by Saturn Running


Updated : 26 December 2024