Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon April 2026

Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026

Join us for this well established closed road Marathon and Half Marathon around Stratford-upon-Avon. This flat and fast route follows 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon. The new and improved course is ideal for PB racing!

The route heads from the town centre, past the racecourse, into Luddington & Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway back into Stratford-upon-Avon. The half marathon will head into The Recreation Ground from there. The marathon will complete a 2nd, extended loop, which also heads through Long Marston, before returning to The Recreation Ground for the finish.

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.

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 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!