WINCHESTER HALF MARATHON

Sunday 20th September 2026 | The Guildhall, Winchester

ROAD CLOSURE INFO HERE  MAP

The Winchester Half Marathon is a beautiful course that starts and finishes in the centre of Winchester outside the Guildhall. Experience the very scenic route through the idyllic setting countryside that takes in landmarks such as St Catherine's Hill, Winchester Cathedral and King Alfred the Great! 

Timings: 

Half Marathon: Mass start: 09:00

Kids Fun Run (1km): 12:30

"This was a lovely event, the weather was perfect, the marshals exceptionally cheerful and encouraging, and the route, though hilly, is delightful, including historic Winchester as well as quiet countryside and the pretty village of Hursley." Racecheck Review 2025 

MARSHALLING: Sign up HERE to help out.

Come and marshal, it's a great day out and you get a credit voucher to use against any of our events! Community groups can earn £200 donation to their club/group. 

Road Closures

Thank you for all your help and patience regarding Winchester Half road closures. Please find a link to ensure we can help you move around Winchester on the event day: CLICK HERE

We encourage all athletes to show respect, support one another, and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times – please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct before race day.

A big thank you to this year's sponsors:

Phillips Law provides straightforward legal advice for individuals, families, and businesses across Winchester and the surrounding areas. They have a genuine interest in supporting the community within Winchester and are ongoing sponsors of the Winchester Books Festival, Winchester Business Excellence Awards and are lead sponsors of the Grange Festival. www.phillips-law.co.uk/winchester-solicitors

A big welcome to this year's charities:

Key Changes has been providing music therapy in Hampshire and neighbouring counties since 2008, with services supporting a wide range of clients from early years children and young people to adults and older people. They offer on-to-one and group therapy sessions. www.keychanges.org/about-us

Winchester Youth Counselling: WYC offers free, confidential support for young people aged 11 to 25 in the Winchester District. They offer both short-term and longer-term therapy options, tailored to meet each young person’s unique needs and circumstances. www.winchesteryouthcounselling.org

Hampshire Hospitals Charity fundraise throughout the year to ensure that they can provide increased care and support for those who go above and beyond what the NHS can deliver, including better outdoor and rest spaces, equipment, and enhancing the environment and experience for everyone in their hospitals. www.hampshirehospitalscharity.org