A Brisk 13.1 Miles at the Home of British Aviation
SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2025
We have always claimed that the Farnborough Winter Half Marathon is the coolest race in the UK. In 2025, whilst still cold, it was also supper quick! We had a record number of finishers with new course records set in both the men's and the women's races and there were also records for the number of runners under 80 minutes (101) and 90 minutes (327).
For 2026, which will be the 10th running of the race, we have continued our decision to focus solely on the half and stop the accompanying 5k. Having the two races sharing parts of the same course was causing logistical issues. In addition with a number of free Park Runs in the local area the day before, demand for the 5K had been falling. The kids run, which is free, will continue but will not be open until closer to the race date in 2026.
Although we celebrate the winners and highlight the quality of the times at the front, we are just as proud of those runners who have taken their first racing steps at the Farnborough Winter Half. Completing a half marathon is an achievement whatever your time. We don't have a cut-off at Farnborough, although the roads will open after three and half hours. If you are worried about running outside three hours, don't be, you won't be alone. To help runners towards the back of the field we will once again have a Run/Walk pace group as part of a comprehensive pace programme, which starts with groups aiming for sub-90 minutes.
The course is the same as the 2025 version and the field for the half marathon will increase to a maximum of 3000. As you will see from the prices there is an incentive to enter early, and don't forget that this is a popular race. In 2025 we were sold out by the beginning of January, in 2024 it closed a month earlier.
If you are looking for results from the 2025 Farnborough Winter Half Marathon you can find them by clicking on the button above. Individual race images, from all races are also available by clicking on the button at the top of this page. The photos are free to download for personal use.
We have a long list of sponsors who provide their support to the event, notably our presenting sponsor, Farnborough Airport and Farnborough Business Park, which provides our iconic start/finish area, but we also appreciate the support of Rushmoor Borough Council, the Village Hotel Farnborough and FLUOR.
Lastly a note of thanks to our volunteers, who are essential for the running of the event. We have a very small full-time team and we are heavily reliant upon our volunteer marshals and helpers to deliver the event. If you would like to join the team and find out more about volunteering/marshalling at the Farnborough Winter Half Marathon, please contact info@209events.com.
Our partners at The Village Hotel Farnborough offer a great place to stay and only metres from the start line!
INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about England’s biggest and best winter half-marathon!
England’s biggest and best Winter half-marathon will be back on Sunday 8th February 2026. So get ready for a new year of running. Entries are now open and selling fast.
The Course
Entirely traffic free, the Farnborough half is not only the first major half marathon of the year it is also one of the flattest and fastest routes in the South of England.

Gallery
Images from the Farnborough
Winter Half Marathon