Reading Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
39–55°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Large field
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
The Reading Half Marathon is an annual road race held every March in Reading, Berkshire, in southern England. First run in 1983 when it started at Reading University with 5,000 runners, it has grown into one of the UK's largest half marathons, with organizers reporting more than 15,000 spectators lining the route on race day. The single-lap, closed-road course starts at Green Park Business Park, loops past the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus and the ruins of Reading Abbey, runs through the town centre, climbs Russell Street in West Reading, and finishes at Select Car Leasing Stadium, home of Reading Football Club. The event has carried several sponsor names over the decades, including Digital, Asics, Mizuno, Vitality, and Sage; Green Park became headline partner from the 2025 edition, and the race is now also marketed as the Green Park Reading Half Marathon. A companion Mini Marathon for younger runners takes place the same morning. Reading Half Marathon is one of the UK's biggest half marathon charity fundraisers, having raised more than half a million pounds for good causes in 2025, and was one of the first town road races to include a wheelchair category. Entries for the 2027 edition on Sunday, March 21, 2027 are open now, with separate pricing tiers for UK Athletics-affiliated and unaffiliated runners.
Questions about the Reading Half Marathon 2027
When is the Reading Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Where is the Reading Half Marathon?
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
What time does the Reading Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 10:15 AM, local time.
What is the Reading Half Marathon time limit?
4 hours.
How do I enter the Reading Half Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via the official Reading Half Marathon site; Guaranteed charity places available through official charity partners with a fundraising commitment; Virtual Half Marathon option for runners entering remotely.
How much does the Reading Half Marathon 2027 cost?
AAA Affiliated Entry: £46. Unaffiliated Entry: £48. VIP Package: £105. Virtual Half Marathon: £15.
What is the Reading Half Marathon elevation gain?
140 m (459 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Reading Half Marathon course like?
It passes Green Park Business Park, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus and Reading Abbey ruins.
What is the weather like at the Reading Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 4–13 °C (39–55 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Reading Half Marathon have?
10,000 participants. Large field.
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