Press releases for The Big Half
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Press releases
McColgan, Farah and Weir set to lead more than 16,000 people at The Big Half 2022 (Thursday 1 September 2022)
The Big Half – London’s community half marathon – returns on Sunday 4 September 2022 with an exciting mix of world-class racing, fundraising and community celebrations
Commonwealth Games star Eilish McColgan to join Sir Mo Farah at The Big Half (Tuesday 9 August 2022)
Commonwealth Games star Eilish McColgan will look to continue her memorable year when she makes her debut at The Big Half on Sunday 4 September 2022
The Big Half returns - entries now open (22 February 2023)
London’s community half marathon to take place on Sunday 3 September
TBH 2023 named as UK Athletics trial race for World Athletics Road Running Championships Half Marathon (10 March 2023)
Trial race to take place at The Big Half on Sunday 3 September
Sir Mo Farah bids farewell to London at The Big Half 2023 (31 July 2023)
Britain's most successful ever distance runner confirms The Big Half as his final competitive race in London before retirement
Britain's best distance runners chase World Championship spots at The Big Half (14 August 2023)
The Big Half on Sunday 3 September is a trial race for the World Athletics Road Running Championships Half Marathon where Sir Mo Farah will be joined by Marc Scott, Andy Butchart and Jonny Mellor in elite men’s race and Samantha Harrison and Calli Thackery will head up women’s field
Sir Mo prepares for final London farewell at The Big Half 2023 (30 August 2023)
Sir Mo to sign-off his London career at the capital's community half marathon, where wife Tania and four children will be the official starers
Jack Rowe takes the honours as Sir Mo Farah says farewell to London at The Big Half (03 September 2023)
As British distance running great completes final race in the capital before retiring next week, Jack Rowe, Calli Thackery, David Weir and Samantha Kinghorn win the elite races
Sir Mo overcomes illness in farewell London race at The Big Half (03 September 2023)
Farah almost forced to pull out of capital goodbye but still manages fourth-placed finish