About
the event

Beautiful city.

thousands of runners.

unforgettable experience.

We’re getting ready to celebrate 15 amazing years of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 8 March 2026 – and it’s shaping up to be our best event yet.

Join thousands of runners for a scenic 13.1-mile journey through Cambridge’s historic streets and the world-famous University grounds. With cheering crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere, it’s a race you’ll never forget.

Every year the event sells out, so be sure to sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear when entries go live.

15 years
running

95,000+
finishers

£3m+
Raised for
charity

Event Village

Our vibrant event village is on Midsummer Common, Victoria Avenue. Here you’ll find everything you need for race day, including:

Bike Park

Charity village

Official merchandise

Catering stalls

VIP area

Toilets

Event stage

Bag storage area

Get involved

In the days leading up to the race, you can take part in:

pre-race shake-out around the city

children's activities like sign making

pre-race event site walk through

Charity

We’re proud to work with more than 50 charity partners each year, raising over £1.6 million in 2025 alone. Through our Cambridge Half Marathon Community Fund, we also support a range of local causes see examples here.

 £1.6m
2025

What's included

beautiful scenery

Be inspired as you run past Cambridge's most famous landmarks, college courtyards and stunning countryside along this scenic route.

incredible atmosphere

You'll be carried by the amazing support of the city - with musicians, cheer zones and spectators lining every mile of the course.

flat & Fast

Perfect for first-timers and PB chasers alike, this UKA Certified course is speedy, smooth and comes with expert pacers throughout.

free race photos

Thanks to our headline partner TTP, each of our athletes will receive their race photos for free - no sign-up or fees required, just lasting memories from your big day.

coaching support

Train smarter with access to our Training Hub, full of expert tips - plus join our pre-race shake-out run to feel confident and race-day ready.

live tracking & awards

Family & friends can track progress as you move through checkpoints, ready to cheer you on at the finish line and celebrate your achievement. There are prizes for the top 3 in each age category!

Want to go vip?

Kick off your race morning in style with VIP access!

Breeze past the queues and head straight into our heated VIP lounge, where a complimentary breakfast and snacks await. Enjoy exclusive conveniences—private toilets and secure bag storage—all in one spot.

When you’re ready, go to the start line at your leisure and slip straight into the starting chute.

After you cross the finish, unwind with a post-race massage in the VIP tent and refuel with a light lunch prepared by our onsite chefs.

Upgrade to VIP and make your TTP Cambridge Half Marathon experience truly unforgettable!

Finishers package

Every runner will receive a finisher’s medal, an iconic TTP Cambridge Half Marathon finisher bag, and the option to pre-order a premium finisher’s t-shirt – completely free. It’d doesn’t finish there, start your recovery in the best way with free post-race massage.

finishers
medal

finishers
bag

T-shirt

post-race
massage

pre-register
for 2026

Pre-register by signing up to our mailing list. You’ll be the first to know when entries go live and also get exclusive updates about the event.

Pre-register for 2026