• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Leicester
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £33
  • Open entry

Run Leicester 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.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.3% versus flat · net elevation -0 m · true cost £163

Decision summary

Run Leicester Half Marathon at a glance

Route ascent
114 m

Lower than 69% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
9:15/km

3:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Entry fee
£33

Lower than 79% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
80/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
34 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Run Leicester Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Run Leicester Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Run Leicester Half Marathon?

The Run Leicester Half Marathon route has 114 m of ascent, 114 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Run Leicester Half Marathon route go?

The Run Leicester Half Marathon route starts at Victoria Park, Leicester and finishes at Victoria Park, Leicester. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Golden Mile, New Walk, Abbey Park and Watermead Park.

What should runners know on race day for the Run Leicester Half Marathon?

Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Expect on-course music.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Parkland
  • Historic
  • Riverside
  • Lakeside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Festival
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Road
  • Towpath
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
17+
Cut-off
3:15:00

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Yes
Headphones allowed
No
Closed roads
Yes
Race village
Yes
Post-race village
Yes
Medal
Yes
On-course music
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Victoria Park, Leicester
Finish
Victoria Park, Leicester
Nearest station
Leicester (approx 15 minute walk)
Parking
Event parking at selected University car parks; free park and ride from King Power Stadium
Park and ride
Yes
Measured course
Yes

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Landmarks
Golden Mile, New Walk, Abbey Park, Watermead Park

How hilly is the Run Leicester Half Marathon?

8%83%8%
  • Steep descent 0%
  • Descent 8%
  • Flat 83%
  • Climb 8%
  • Steep climb 0%
Total ascent
114 m
Net elevation
−0 m
GAP factor
0.3%
Longest climb
960 m at 2.3%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£33
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£163
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 80Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Run Leicester Half Marathon flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 114 m of total ascent.

How much does the Run Leicester Half Marathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £33, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £163 including modelled travel and accommodation.