White Horse Half Marathon 2026

Wantage, Oxfordshire, England
Sunday 4 April 2027
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The White Horse Half-Marathon is in its 42st year. The flat course lends itself to those seeking a PB and is voted in the top 10 on Runners World. It follows a single-lap route through quiet country villages in the Vale of the White Horse, a corner of England named after the intriguing horse figure cut into the area's striking chalk hillside. At around 3,000 years old and 374 feet long, the Bronze Age spectacle - Britain's oldest and most famous hill figure - is an epic backdrop to this beautiful race.Chip timing is incorporated into the race numbers for this event.Cash prizes of £70, £50, £30 for first 3 men and first 3 women; other non-cash prizes in age categories and for teams (first 4 to score for men, 3 for ladies).The event is likely to be one of the events included in the Oxfordshire AA Road Race Grand Prix (TBC).

FAQs.

When is the White Horse Half Marathon 2026?

The next White Horse Half Marathon 2026 is Sunday 4 April 2027. It includes a half marathon.

When should I start training for the White Horse Half Marathon 2026 2027?

The White Horse Half Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 4 April 2027. For the half marathon, Dangelo's plan is 12 weeks, so start on Monday 11 January 2027. Starting earlier than this is fine. Use the extra weeks for easy running.

What is the White Horse Half Marathon 2026?

The White Horse Half-Marathon is in its 42st year. The flat course lends itself to those seeking a PB and is voted in the top 10 on Runners World. It follows a single-lap route through quiet country villages in the Vale of the White Horse, a corner of England named after the intriguing horse figure cut into the area's striking chalk hillside. At around 3,000 years old and 374 feet long, the Bronze Age spectacle - Britain's oldest and most famous hill figure - is an epic backdrop to this beautiful race.Chip timing is incorporated into the race numbers for this event.Cash prizes of £70, £50, £30 for first 3 men and first 3 women; other non-cash prizes in age categories and for teams (first 4 to score for men, 3 for ladies).The event is likely to be one of the events included in the Oxfordshire AA Road Race Grand Prix (TBC).

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