How hilly is the Reading Half Marathon?
The Reading Half Marathon is described as gently rolling.
Reading Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £178
Decision summary
Reading Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 11:23/km
- Entry fee
- £48
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 36 verified facts
4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 19% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Reading Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Reading Half Marathon route go?
The Reading Half Marathon route starts at Longwater Avenue, Green Park Business Park, Reading and finishes at Madejski Stadium (Reading FC), Junction 11 M4, Reading RG2 0FL. Underfoot, expect predominantly closed roads/tarmac; some areas uneven and undulating. It passes Green Park Business Park, Whitley Wood, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Reading Abbey and Reading town centre.
What should runners know on race day for the Reading Half Marathon?
Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Wave starts are used. Available at 5-minute intervals from 1:20 to 2:30, plus 2:40, 2:50, and 3:00; run to chip time.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:01:19 (Patrick Makau)
- Women's course record
- 1:09:35 (Liz Yelling)
- Field size
- 18,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Approximately 4 hours after race start
- Fee tiers
- Note: 2027 edition pricing; AAA Entry Gbp: 46; VIP Package Gbp: 105; Virtual From Gbp: 15; Non AAA Entry Gbp: 48
- Deferral / transfer
- Deferrals valid one year, non-rollover. Transfers to another runner cost £12 (£7.50 for different Goldline Events race); no refunds
Race day logistics
- Wave starts
- Yes
- Pacers
- Available at 5-minute intervals from 1:20 to 2:30, plus 2:40, 2:50, and 3:00; run to chip time
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Closed roads
- Yes
- Race village
- Yes
- Post-race village
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Longwater Avenue, Green Park Business Park, Reading
- Finish
- Madejski Stadium (Reading FC), Junction 11 M4, Reading RG2 0FL
- Measured course
- Yes
Course facts
- Course type
- Road
- Surface
- Predominantly closed roads/tarmac; some areas uneven and undulating
- Laps
- 1
- Landmarks
- Green Park Business Park, Whitley Wood, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Reading Abbey, Reading town centre, Russell Street (West Reading), Madejski Stadium
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £48 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £178 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 8°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Reading Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £48, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £178 including modelled travel and accommodation.
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