Races Half marathon · Wokingham, UK
Wokingham Half Marathon
Wokingham Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Wokingham, UK, held each February. Out-and-back route on fully closed rural roads from Cantley Park, with very few turns. A short climb into the town centre comes early, then the road drops until about mile 2 and the rest is fast. Late February in Berkshire is cold and often damp, typically 1 to 9°C. Flat courses like Wokingham'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
February
next: Sunday 21 February 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Late February in Berkshire is cold and often damp, typically 1 to 9°C.
Racing this course well
Out-and-back route on fully closed rural roads from Cantley Park, with very few turns. A short climb into the town centre comes early, then the road drops until about mile 2 and the rest is fast.
Flat courses like Wokingham's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £43, or £41 for affiliated runners (2027 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser says the 2026 race was full and closed early, with people turned away.
- Places
- 3,500 runners
Official Wokingham Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 21 February 2027
- Start time
- 10:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours 15 minutes
The course in numbers
The opening climb into the town centre is the only notable rise. After mile 2 the course is described as fast and flat with few direction changes.
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Closed roads
- Course status
- UKA permit, course described by the organiser as certified accurate
Worth knowing
- First run in 1984.
- Water stations are at 3, 5.7, 8.5 and 11.5 miles.
- There are no entries on the day.
- A Mini Mile for children runs alongside.
Pick your goal for Wokingham
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 Wokingham Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Wokingham Half Marathon?
- The next Wokingham Half Marathon is on Sunday 21 February 2027 in Wokingham, UK. It is held each February.
- Is the Wokingham Half Marathon course flat?
- Out-and-back route on fully closed rural roads from Cantley Park, with very few turns. A short climb into the town centre comes early, then the road drops until about mile 2 and the rest is fast.
- How do I enter the Wokingham Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £43, or £41 for affiliated runners (2027 race).
- Does the Wokingham Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser says the 2026 race was full and closed early, with people turned away.
- How should I train for the Wokingham Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Wokingham Half Marathon's profile and the February 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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