Half marathons
Destination half marathons from the UK
A half marathon is 21.1 km: long enough to feel like a race trip, short enough to enjoy the city the next day. 12 destination halves in 11 countries, from PB-friendly city loops to vineyard and wildlife courses.
12 races · 11 countries · 21.1 km (13.1 miles) · indicative weekends from £350
City halves
PB-friendly loops and big-city halves you can race and still enjoy the next day.
Barcelona, Spain Barcelona Half Marathon
A fast Mediterranean loop from the Arc de Triomf past Gaudi landmarks.
Berlin, Germany Berlin Half Marathon
Germany's biggest half, finishing under the Brandenburg Gate.
Cardiff, Wales Cardiff Half Marathon
One of the UK's best-supported halves through the Welsh capital.
Copenhagen, Denmark Copenhagen Half Marathon
In 2026 CPH Half pauses for the World Championships half: same city, same PB-friendly streets.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England Great North Run
The world's biggest half, from Newcastle to the South Shields coast.
Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon Half Marathon
Sprint off the 25 de Abril Bridge on one of the world's fastest halves.
Paris, France Paris Half Marathon
The world's biggest half, winding through eastern Paris to the Bastille.
Prague, Czech Republic Prague Half Marathon
A fast riverside loop through a fairy-tale old town.
Valencia, Spain Valencia Half Marathon
One of the world’s fastest half-marathon courses, right on the Med.
Bucket-list halves
Vineyards, wildlife, and Arctic daylight: the halves that are the trip.
Entabeni Game Reserve, South Africa Big Five Half Marathon
A half-marathon safari through big-game bushveld, watched by armed rangers.
Remich, Luxembourg Route du Vin Half Marathon
Luxembourg's oldest road race, run through Moselle vineyards by the river.
Tromso, Norway Tromso Midnight Sun Half Marathon
Run under the Arctic midnight sun on the world's northernmost half.
Planning a half marathon trip
- How far is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 21.1 km (13.1 miles).
- Why travel for a half rather than a marathon?
- You still get the destination weekend (flights, a proper Saturday, a race-day atmosphere) with less recovery. Several of these courses are built for a personal best.
- What does a destination half weekend cost from the UK?
- Indicative one-runner totals in this catalog run from £350 to £1,430 (entry, UK flights where needed, and hotel). Open a race page for the breakdown.
- When in the year are these halves?
- They currently span February, March, April, June, September, and October, in Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Wales.
- How do I pick a half marathon trip?
- Choose a city loop if you want a time; choose an unusual course if the place is the point. Find my race filters by how far you'll travel and the course profile.
Other race trips
Same catalog, different distance. Or skip the list and get a shortlist.