Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon April 2027

Join us for the Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon in Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday 25th April 2027!

Join us for the Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon, a well established event in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. With a predominantly road closed, PB-friendly course and a scenic route through the Warwickshire countryside, this is a fantastic choice for runners taking on either the Half Marathon or the full Marathon distance.

Starting in the town centre, the route heads past the racecourse before making its way through Luddington and Welford-on-Avon. Runners then join the Stratford Greenway, a hard compact footpath that offers smooth, consistent running conditions on the way back into Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Half Marathon follows one lap of this new and improved course before finishing in the Recreation Ground, delivering a rewarding route with a brilliant event atmosphere. Marathon runners will complete two laps, with the second loop extending through Long Marston before returning to the Recreation Ground for the finish.

Whether you are aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a memorable race day in one of the UK’s most historic settings, the Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon promises a brilliant day of racing.

Ticket Pricing

Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 3rd May 2026

Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 25th October 2026

Standard entry - Ends Sunday 28th March 2027

Start Time

09:00 am - Marathon & Half Marathon

Race End

15:00 pm

Included in your entry

Unique themed medal 

Chip timed results

Free official event photographs

Post-race goodies and refreshments

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 Stratford-Upon-Avon!

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.

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You can now grab your Shakespeare Marathon & 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!