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Cheltenham Half Marathon 2026Entry, Date & Race Info

Cheltenham, South West, UK

Entry statusOpen

Last checked: 13 April 2026

Current entry status

Entries for the 2026 Cheltenham Half Marathon are currently open. Entries for the next edition open on 13 April 2026 at 0:00. Pre-registration opens on 13 April 2026 at 0:00.

Quick summary

Cheltenham Half Marathon is a popular UK half marathon held in Cheltenham.

Date

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Location

Cheltenham, South West

Distance

Half Marathon

Surface

Road

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Cheltenham Half Marathon 2026 Entry and Date Details

Next race date: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Cheltenham Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

Entries open: 13 April 2026 at 0:00

Pre-registration opens: 13 April 2026 at 0:00

Event overview

Cheltenham Half Marathon is a popular UK half marathon held in Cheltenham.

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Race facts

Race

Cheltenham Half Marathon

Date

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Location

Cheltenham, South West, UK

Distance

Half Marathon

Surface

Road

Next race date

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Entries open

13 April 2026 at 0:00

Pre-register at

13 April 2026 at 0:00

Last checked

13 April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheltenham Half Marathon 2026 entry open?

Entries for the 2026 Cheltenham Half Marathon are currently open. Entries for the next edition open on 13 April 2026 at 0:00. Pre-registration opens on 13 April 2026 at 0:00.

When is the next Cheltenham Half Marathon?

Cheltenham Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026. The next edition is currently listed for Sunday, 20 September 2026.

What is the Cheltenham Half Marathon course like?

Cheltenham Half Marathon is a popular UK half marathon held in Cheltenham.

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