Organised by London Marathon Events, The Big Half is a vibrant, inclusive half marathon with a fun, festival atmosphere. The 13.1 mile course weaves through London from Tower Bridge to the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
The New Balance Big Relay covers the same course in four legs and the Big Mile is free, family-friendly event that takes place on the same finishing stretch, ending at the Cutty Sark.
The next event takes place on Sunday 1 September 2024.
Enter 2024!
The Big Half returns for 2024 on Sunday 1 September
The Big Half 2023 results
Results and times from the 2023 edition of The Big Half
Tell us your story
Every participant in The Big Half has a unique reason for taking part – what's yours? Tell us why you're taking on the challenge and we might use your story to inspire others to get active for a good cause
Trees not tees
Find out more about London Marathon Events’ partnership with Trees not Tees which gives participants at The Big Half to option of planting a tree instead of receiving a finisher’s t-shirt
Learn more about the fabulous medal and t-shirts for The Big Half designed in collaboration with ASRA Club, a running club and community space placing Muslim women at the forefront of sports, wellness and sisterhood.
No matter what your ability, our training plans will help you feel ready to go at the Start Line
Music maestro wants every finisher to feel like a winner
Discover what we’re doing to help make running accessible to all
No matter what your ability, our training plans will help you feel ready to go at the Start Line
Music maestro wants every finisher to feel like a winner
Discover what we’re doing to help make running accessible to all
No matter what your ability, our training plans will help you feel ready to go at the Start Line
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