Darlington Half Marathon December 2026

Join us for the Darlington Half Marathon on Sunday 6th December 2026

Take on a brand-new, fully road-closed Half Marathon in the North East. Starting in the heart of Darlington, this flat 13.1-mile route combines a lively town-centre start, long flowing countryside miles, and a memorable High Street finish.

The course heads west out of town before opening onto the quiet rural roads of County Durham, where wide views and uninterrupted stretches create ideal conditions for confident pacing. The final miles bring you back into Darlington, where growing crowds and a strong town-centre atmosphere lift you to the finish.

Race Distance & Start Times

09:00 am - Half Marathon

Included in the entry

Unique Themed Medal

Free Race Photos

Chip-timed results

Post Race Goodies

Ticket Selling

Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 26th April 2026

Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 7th June 2026

Standard entry - Ends Sunday 8th November 2026

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Darlington Half Marathon.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Darlington Half Marathon event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!