Races Half marathon · Swindon, UK
Swindon Half Marathon
Swindon Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Swindon, UK, held each September. Closed roads from Coate Water. Mostly flat for the first five miles, then undulating, with a sustained climb between miles 8 and 10. The highest point is near mile 13, followed by a downhill finish. Late September in Wiltshire is usually mild, around 9 to 18°C, with a chance of showers. The rises around Swindon are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Late September in Wiltshire is usually mild, around 9 to 18°C, with a chance of showers.
Racing this course well
Closed roads from Coate Water. Mostly flat for the first five miles, then undulating, with a sustained climb between miles 8 and 10. The highest point is near mile 13, followed by a downhill finish.
The rises around Swindon are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From £36 super early bird, rising to £49 for last-minute entries
Official Swindon Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours
The course in numbers
Flat opening five miles, undulating middle section and a long climb between miles 8 and 10 before the downhill finish.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Closed roads
- Total climb
- 170 m
Worth knowing
- The route is run on closed roads.
- The minimum age is 17.
Getting there
- Rail station
- Swindon station
Pick your goal for Swindon
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Swindon Half Marathon?
- It is held each September in Swindon, UK. Check the official Swindon Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Swindon Half Marathon course flat?
- Closed roads from Coate Water. Mostly flat for the first five miles, then undulating, with a sustained climb between miles 8 and 10. The highest point is near mile 13, followed by a downhill finish.
- How do I enter the Swindon Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From £36 super early bird, rising to £49 for last-minute entries.
- How should I train for the Swindon Half Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Swindon Half Marathon: rolling terrain, September conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Swindon build.
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