Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon April 2026
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Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon April 2026
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Join RunThrough for this popular marathon and half marathon around picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon. The fast and flat route will take runners on a scenic tour of the town and the surrounding area. Come along for your bespoke finisher's medal!
Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
The Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS, UK
Start times
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026
Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon April 2026
Marathon
26.2mi
£45
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£40
Marathon
26.2mi
£45
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£40
Route information
Join us for this well established road closed Marathon and Half Marathon around Stratford-upon-avon. This flat and fast route follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The majority of the route follows closed roads, with the remainder on the Stratford Greenway footpath, a hard compact footpath, ideal for PB racing!
The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington & Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into the Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish.
Marathon map here
Half Marathon map here
What's included
- Unique venue themed finisher's medal
- Chip timed results
- Free official event photography
- Post-run goodies and refreshments
How to get there
The Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS, UK
Get full directionsPARKING
There are several car parks located around the city. We recommend using public transport as roads will be busy due to road closures for the event.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The closest station is Stratford-upon-Avon Station, which is a short walk from the race start. The station has regular services to Worcester, Kidderminster and Leamington Spa.
Event day logistics
09:00 Both distances start
15:00 Event cut-off time
LAPS
Marathon - 2 Laps
Half Marathon - 1 Lap
AGE REQUIREMENTS
- Half Marathon: All runners must be aged 17 or older on the day of the event
- Marathon: All runners must be aged 18 or older on the day of the event
BAGGAGE
We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.
TOILETS
There will be toilets in the event village, at the start area, and on the course.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be water provided approximately every 5km of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.
RESULTS
Results will be available here immediately after the race.
PICTURES
We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.
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