Races Half marathon · Cheltenham, UK
Run Cheltenham Half Marathon
Run Cheltenham Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Cheltenham, UK, held each September. A road course through Cheltenham's Regency town centre with full road closures, starting and finishing at the racecourse with a grandstand finish. Mid to late September in Gloucestershire is mild, around 9 to 18°C, with a chance of showers. Flat courses like Cheltenham's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 19 September 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid to late September in Gloucestershire is mild, around 9 to 18°C, with a chance of showers.
Racing this course well
A road course through Cheltenham's Regency town centre with full road closures, starting and finishing at the racecourse with a grandstand finish.
Flat courses like Cheltenham's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe official site says the race sold out again in 2026.
Official Run Cheltenham Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 19 September 2027
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
Pick your goal for Cheltenham
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 Run Cheltenham Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon?
- The next Run Cheltenham Half Marathon is on Sunday 19 September 2027 in Cheltenham, UK. It is held each September.
- Is the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon course flat?
- A road course through Cheltenham's Regency town centre with full road closures, starting and finishing at the racecourse with a grandstand finish.
- Does the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The official site says the race sold out again in 2026.
- How should I train for the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Run Cheltenham Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
Not sure what to target? Predict your half marathon time from a recent race →
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Build for Cheltenham — around your actual life
RunV engineers your block backwards from race day in September — and adapts it when training doesn't go to script. You approve every change.
