Wye King Challenge Half Marathon

Wye, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Wye King Challenge 10k & Half Marathon is organised by Sporting Events UK and takes place on 26 July 2026. The event is based at Wye Village Hall & Recreaton Ground, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5EA. Runners can choose between the following distances:

  • 10k - multi-terrain route on lanes and paths
  • Half marathon - multi-terrain route on lanes and paths

The course runs across a valley and along country lanes and paths. Runners will pass a chalk crown carved into the hillside, which gives the event its name and dates from 1902. The event returns in 2026 with a new event headquarters.

Practical details

Facilities at the venue include toilets, refreshments and a mini-event village. Entry fees listed by the organiser are:

  • 10k advanced entries: £24 (affiliated), £26 (unaffiliated); on-the-day: £30 (subject to space)
  • Half marathon advanced entries: £32 (affiliated), £34 (unaffiliated); on-the-day: £40 (subject to space)

Under UK Athletics rules the minimum age is 15 years for the 10k and 17 years for the half marathon, both on the day of the event. The organiser is Sporting Events UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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