Races Half marathon · Congleton, UK
Congleton Half Marathon
Congleton Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Congleton, UK, held each January. The route starts at Back Lane Playing Field and heads out on closed roads through quiet lanes and countryside around Congleton. The organiser lists 166 m of climbing over the distance. Late January in Cheshire is cold and often damp, typically 1 to 7°C, with a chance of frost at the 9am start. Congleton's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
January
next: Sunday 24 January 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Late January in Cheshire is cold and often damp, typically 1 to 7°C, with a chance of frost at the 9am start.
Racing this course well
The route starts at Back Lane Playing Field and heads out on closed roads through quiet lanes and countryside around Congleton. The organiser lists 166 m of climbing over the distance.
Congleton's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £35 plus 5% booking fee (2027 race)
Official Congleton Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 24 January 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
Quiet country lanes on closed roads, with water about every 5 km.
- Total climb
- 165 m
Worth knowing
- The race is part of the Congleton Running Festival, with a 10k and 5k on the same morning.
Pick your goal for Congleton
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Congleton Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Congleton Half Marathon?
- The next Congleton Half Marathon is on Sunday 24 January 2027 in Congleton, UK. It is held each January.
- Is the Congleton Half Marathon course flat?
- The route starts at Back Lane Playing Field and heads out on closed roads through quiet lanes and countryside around Congleton. The organiser lists 166 m of climbing over the distance.
- How do I enter the Congleton Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £35 plus 5% booking fee (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Congleton Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Congleton Half Marathon's profile and the January weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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