BE INSPIRED

Do you have an inspirational or interesting story to share about your TTP Cambridge Half Marathon journey – perhaps you’ve raised funds for a great cause or overcome a challenge as part of your training?  We’d love to hear from you!   Get in touch.

Read on for motivational stories, exciting news and latest updates.


1 in 2 people now face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Macmillan is there to make sure nobody has to face cancer alone.

Join Team Macmillan at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon and make your miles matter - help them do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. (Link in our bio)


The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon has been going strong since 2012, attracting dedicated athletes who return year after year 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

If you've secured your entry for the 2025 event, how many times will you have participated? 🤔🏅#TTPCambridgeHalf


#TeamArthur needs YOU! Join a team of 60 wonderful runners, all taking on this incredible half marathon. 

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity cares for around 3,600 patients each year at their Hospice in Cambridgeshire, the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech and in patients' own homes via the Arthur Rank Community Team. The outstanding care is provided free of charge to patients and their families. 

They need YOU to help continue to provide this support to people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care.

You’ll receive a technical top to run in, fundraising and training support, as well as their cheer squad out on the day too. 
 
More information in the link in our bio


Will the 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon be your first try at 13.1 miles? 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Let us know in the comments; you won't be alone! ⬇️😊


Last year's race was giving ✨STUNNING✨

From the scenic routes, beautiful college backdrops, to the unwavering cheers from the community, it was a day to remember.

📸Let’s relive the magic and get hyped for the next one!


The RSPCA receives a call about an animal in need every 30 seconds. By running the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon for the RSPCA, you’ll be helping us to be there for animals when they need us most – and creating a better world for every kind. 

Join Team Animal today to receive an RSPCA running vest and our support every step of the way. 
(Link in our Bio)


Check out this gorgeous part of our route! 🏛️ What’s your favourite section of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon?


There's 189 days left until the 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon! 🥇 When are you starting your training? #TTPCambridgeHalf


🚨 General entries are now SOLD OUT! 🚨

We can't wait to welcome all of our fantastic athletes to the start-line next year! 

Drop a '💙' in the comments if you'll be joining us? 🚀 #TTPCambridgeHalf


Wow! What a response - thank you for supporting the event. With such high popularity the Early Bird Entry allocation has now sold out.

We're sorry if you didn't manage to get in - however there are still opportunities to get involved. 

FRIDAY AT 10AM LIMITED ENTRIES WILL BE LIVE ON OUR WEBSITE!

Alternatively you can still get involved and support a charity... Enter the Business Challenge... Or even volunteer - enjoy the fun and get a guaranteed spot next year!


Calling All Pre-Registered Cambridgeshire Residents! 

Check your email inbox for your early access link to the 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon💫

Non-Cambridgeshire residents who have pre-registered will receive their early access link tomorrow at 10am. 

📥DM us with any link queries


✨ VIP ENTRIES SOLD OUT! ✨

Next year's TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is shaping up to be the most popular ever, with VIP Entries selling out in just over an hour! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Mark your calendars and set your alarms for this Friday ⏰ to secure your spot in the general sale! 🗓️

#TTPCambridgeHalf


👂You asked, we listened!

Each finisher in 2025 will receive a TTP Cambridge Half Marathon quality finishers t-shirt to represent your achievement! 👕 

We appreciate finishers t-shirts aren't for everyone hence why we are also proud to be working with Trees Not Tees, giving you the option to plant a tree instead of receiving an official event t-shirt. 🌱

Don't worry you will still receive your awesome finisher bag too!

Entries are opening next week, this is one you really don't want to miss! #TTPCambridgeHalf


🏃‍♂️ FINAL REMINDER 🏃‍♀️

📢 The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is open for general sale NEXT WEEK! 🔥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic race.

🎟️ Sign up to the mailing list to skip the queue! Secure your spot and get the best-priced entry by signing up to our mailing list! 📬

🏅 Join the community, challenge yourself, and experience the vibrant streets of Cambridge like never before. 

➡️ Sign up to mailing list now: link in our bio
#TTPCambridgeHalf


At the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon we wish for our event to be a female-friendly experience, where women feel empowered, comfortable and supported from signing up to the finish line. We've been working hard behind the scenes to implement the following commitments;

🏃‍♀️📢 Our Female Inclusivity Commitments 📢🏃‍♀️

🩵 Free 3 year deferral for pregnancy and IVF treatment

🩵 Female-only toilets, with sanitary products readily available, at the event site and on the course

🩵 Specific breastfeeding and baby changing areas

🩵 ‘Race Buddy’ scheme for pre-race familiarisation and confidence 

🩵 3.5 hour cut off time for all athletes

🩵 Finisher t-shirts in an option of both men's or women's cut

🩵 Space for leading women ahead of first mass start wave


📢 Exciting News, Runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Standard entries for the 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon officially open on August 23rd. 🎉

But wait, there’s more! 🌟 If you want to secure your spot ahead of the crowd AND get access to an exclusive early bird offer, sign up to our mailing list NOW! 📨💨

✨ Early Bird Benefits Include:
🌟 Priority entry
🌟 Best price guarantee
🌟 Exclusive updates

Don’t wait! Head over to our website and join the mailing list for your chance to be among the first to enter. 🥳

Sign Up Here: https://cambridgehalfmarathon.com/mailing-list-form/

#TTPCambridgeHalf #EarlyBirdOffer  🚀

Ready. Set. Sign Up! 🏃‍♂️💨🖋️


This year, our ‘TTP Cambridge Half Marathon Community Fund’ is proud to support @rowancambridge . Rowan is an arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities, based in Cambridge. Their mission is to reduce loneliness and social isolation, improve happiness, health, and wellbeing, and provide much-needed respite for families and carers.

The funding will go directly towards the crucial ‘Raise the Roof’ project. Rowan plans to replace the deteriorating roof of their art centre on Humberstone Road, Cambridge, ensuring they can continue their exceptional work.

If you’d like to learn more about the incredible work that Rowan Humberstone does, please visit their website.

www.rowanhumberstone.org.uk 
#TTPCambridgeHalf


Exciting news alert! 📧 If you’ve registered your interest for next years race, make sure to check your inboxes tonight! You won’t want to miss this! 🥳🎉 

If you haven’t registered your interest, sign up to the link on our bio already!
#TTPCambridgeHalf


Looking for your next big challenge? 🏃‍♂️ Join our headline sponsor @ttpplc at the start line in 2025! Experts at turning complex problems into brilliant solutions, TTP knows a thing or two about conquering challenges. Let’s channel that spirit into conquering the half marathon together! 🥇 See you there!


This year, our incredible athletes raised over £800,000 for causes close to their hearts!
 
In 2025, we’re excited to continue our partnership with @givengainfoundation as our Official Fundraising Platform. They'll keep sharing valuable fundraising tips, advice, and opportunities to win prizes and additional donations!
 
We are working with some amazing charities this year, all of which have entries available to secure now! Checkout our website for more information. #TTPCambridgeHalf #Fundraising


The #TTPCambridgeHalf is loved by many, and we know 2025 will be our most popular year yet! 

Don’t miss your chance to run through history!


Female Inclusion Policies

At the Cambridge Half Marathon, we are dedicated to making our event as inclusive as possible. We are committed to providing support and ensuring inclusive treatment for women. While some practices will be newly introduced, others have long been part of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon. We recognise the challenges of returning to training postpartum, […]

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Meet Coopah! Our New Training Partner

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TTP Cambridge Half Marathon 2023 Entry Information

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2022 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon sells out

OSB Events, organisers of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon are pleased to announce that all places for the 2022 race have now sold out. The event, now in its 11th year, will take place on Sunday March 6 as 14,000 runners are expected to take to the start line on Midsummer Common. Since its inception […]

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