Hadrians Wall Half Marathon
New Alston, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2026
Event
The Hadrian’s Wall Half Marathon is the 6th edition held in 2026. The walk takes place on Saturday 10 October and the run on Sunday 11 October. The event starts at Housesteads Roman Fort and finishes at Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The distance is half marathon (about 13.1 miles). Registration opens 13 October 2025 and closes 6 October 2026.
Route and logistics
The route follows the Hadrian’s Wall Trail for around 6 miles, then descends to Newbrough, goes through woodland to the Tyne Riverside Trail, and includes about 5 flat miles into Hexham. This is an A-B event: participants must book the shuttle bus to the start or arrange their own drop-off at Housesteads. A bag drop is available at registration and all bags are transported to the finish. One well-controlled dog per runner is allowed; dogs must remain on a lead. Participants set off in groups of 75-100 to limit congestion and start positions are allocated by estimated finishing time. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. All finishers receive an event T-shirt, a medal and a snack. Public car parking is available in Hexham town. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.