Races Half marathon · Basingstoke, UK
Basingstoke Half Marathon
Basingstoke Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Basingstoke, UK, held each October. Closed country roads run out through Cliddesden, Ellisfield and Farleigh Wallop. A steep drop and quick climb called the Big Dipper comes between miles 8 and 9, then the race finishes on grass in War Memorial Park. Early October in Hampshire is typically mild but changeable, around 5 to 15°C. With Basingstoke Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Sunday 3 October 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early October in Hampshire is typically mild but changeable, around 5 to 15°C.
Racing this course well
Closed country roads run out through Cliddesden, Ellisfield and Farleigh Wallop. A steep drop and quick climb called the Big Dipper comes between miles 8 and 9, then the race finishes on grass in War Memorial Park.
With Basingstoke Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £48
Official Basingstoke Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 3 October 2027
- Start time
- 10:00
- Time limit
- 4 hours overall, with mile 8 to be reached within 2 hours
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The Big Dipper at Bedlam Bottom between miles 8 and 9 is the steepest section. Hills near Cliddesden and Farleigh Wallop add to the effort.
- Surface
- Closed minor roads with a grass finish
Worth knowing
- There are three water stations on the half marathon route.
- Roads on the route are closed to traffic for the race.
Pick your goal for Basingstoke
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Asked often
- When is the Basingstoke Half Marathon?
- The next Basingstoke Half Marathon is on Sunday 3 October 2027 in Basingstoke, UK. It is held each October.
- Is the Basingstoke Half Marathon course flat?
- Closed country roads run out through Cliddesden, Ellisfield and Farleigh Wallop. A steep drop and quick climb called the Big Dipper comes between miles 8 and 9, then the race finishes on grass in War Memorial Park.
- How do I enter the Basingstoke Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £48.
- How should I train for the Basingstoke Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Basingstoke — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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