Sunday, December 6, 2026
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Join the Darlington Half Marathon on Sunday 6th December 2026 for a brand-new, fully road-closed 13.1-mile race. Starting in the heart of Darlington, this flat route combines a lively town-centre start, long flowing countryside miles, and a memorable High Street finish.
Town-centre start in Darlington
Quiet rural roads through County Durham
Memorable High Street finish with growing crowds
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High Row, Darlington town centre
High Row, Darlington town centre
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Getting There
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What to bring
Race number with baggage tag
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Unique themed medal
Free race photos
On the day
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
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The course is a flat, fully road-closed 13.1-mile route starting in Darlington town centre, heading west onto quiet rural roads through County Durham, and finishing back in Darlington with a memorable High Street finish.
Entry includes chip timing, a unique themed medal, free race photos, post-race goodies, and baggage storage.
Yes, spectators are welcome. They are advised to stay in the event village to catch the start and finish, or be aware of road closures if viewing along the course.
The RunThrough Foundation is a charity entry option for the same half marathon course, with proceeds supporting the RunThrough Foundation.
Yes, RunThrough offers training resources through RunThrough Coach at https://www.runthroughcoach.com/ and pacing charts at https://pacing.runthrough.co.uk/.
Darlington, United Kingdom
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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