Run Sandringham Half Marathon

Run Sandringham

Run Sandringham takes place on 27 September 2026 at Sandringham Estate in the UK. The event is organised by Good Running Events and uses a start and finish within the Royal estate, with a route that passes immediately in front of Sandringham House and runs through estate grounds and parkland.

Event details

Distances offered:

• Half Marathon
• 5K
• Community Mile

Age rules: the Community Mile is for participants aged 4 years or older, with all under 11s to be accompanied by an adult. The 5K minimum age is 12 and the Half Marathon minimum age is 17. Chip timing operates for the Half Marathon and the 5K. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and finish goodies. Trophies are awarded to the top three male and female finishers and the first in each age category.

The course is mainly on trails and on traffic-free closed roads. It will be marshalled and clearly signposted. Pets, wheelchairs and prams are not permitted on the race route. There is no overall time limit, although runners may be directed to the pavement if they do not reach 10 miles within 3.5 hours. Medical teams will be onsite. At least four water stations will be available and the event is run as a sustainable plastic free event, with refill points for bottles. In-ear headphones are banned; bone-conducting headphones are permitted if marshal instructions remain audible. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Transfers to another runner are allowed until 13 September 2026; entries are non-refundable. Parking is available at Sandringham Estate, with a premium parking option in the event village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.