Races Half marathon · Cambridge, UK
Cambridge Half
Cambridge Half is a flat half marathon in Cambridge, UK, held each March. Pan-flat past the colleges and along the Backs — one of the UK's quickest halves. Early March is 4-10C. On a course as flat as Cambridge Half, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
March
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early March is 4-10C.
Racing this course well
Pan-flat past the colleges and along the Backs — one of the UK's quickest halves.
On a course as flat as Cambridge Half, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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Asked often
- When is the Cambridge Half?
- It is held each March in Cambridge, UK. Check the official Cambridge Half site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Cambridge Half course flat?
- Pan-flat past the colleges and along the Backs — one of the UK's quickest halves.
- How should I train for the Cambridge Half?
- Train specifically for Cambridge — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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