Europe Half Marathon Calendar 2026–2027: Dates & Race Finder

ByJustin Evenden

Looking for a European half marathon in 2026 or 2027? Use the finder to compare fast road races, large crowd-supported events and scenic destination weekends across 31 countries. Filter by country, month, course and goal, then compare two or three races side by side. Start with the Europe finder below or return to the main Half Marathon Finder. You can also browse the regional calendars for Canada, the USA and Mexico.

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Eindhoven, Netherlands

ASML Eindhoven Half Marathon

October 11, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A fast, well-supported Dutch race weekend

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Sofia, Bulgaria

Wizz Air Sofia Half Marathon

October 11, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A growing capital-city race with more than 10,000 weekend participants

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb Half Marathon

October 11, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: An established capital-city race and AIMS member event

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana Marathon Half Marathon

October 18, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A large autumn race through Slovenia’s capital

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Palma de Mallorca Half Marathon

October 18, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A Mediterranean island race starting near Palma Cathedral

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Lucerne, Switzerland

SwissCity Half Marathon Lucerne

October 25, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: One of Switzerland’s largest half marathons with lake and mountain views

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Seville, Spain

Seville Half Marathon

November 29, 2026
21.1 km Road

Best for: A very flat course with a large Spanish field

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Barcelona, Spain

Mitja Marató Barcelona

February 14, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: Fast winter racing in Barcelona

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Verona, Italy

Romeo & Giulietta Half Marathon

February 14, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: A romantic winter race through Verona

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Naples, Italy

Napoli City Half Marathon

February 21, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: A fast winter race beside the Bay of Naples

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Brighton Half Marathon

February 28, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: Seafront running in a lively coastal city

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

Mdina to Sliema, Malta

Malta Half Marathon

February 28, 2027
21.1 km Road

Best for: A point-to-point Mediterranean winter race

Official source

Date checked Oct 3, 2026

View the full calendar table
DateRaceLocationCourseOfficial source
October 11, 2026ASML Eindhoven Half MarathonEindhoven, NetherlandsRoadSource
October 11, 2026Wizz Air Sofia Half MarathonSofia, BulgariaRoadSource
October 11, 2026Zagreb Half MarathonZagreb, CroatiaRoadSource
October 18, 2026Ljubljana Marathon Half MarathonLjubljana, SloveniaRoadSource
October 18, 2026Palma de Mallorca Half MarathonPalma de Mallorca, SpainRoadSource
October 25, 2026SwissCity Half Marathon LucerneLucerne, SwitzerlandRoadSource
November 29, 2026Seville Half MarathonSeville, SpainRoadSource
February 14, 2027Mitja Marató BarcelonaBarcelona, SpainRoadSource
February 14, 2027Romeo & Giulietta Half MarathonVerona, ItalyRoadSource
February 21, 2027Napoli City Half MarathonNaples, ItalyRoadSource
February 28, 2027Brighton Half MarathonBrighton, England, United KingdomRoadSource
February 28, 2027Malta Half MarathonMdina to Sliema, MaltaRoadSource
February 28, 2027RomaOstia Half MarathonRome, ItalyRoadSource
March 7, 2027EDP Lisbon Half MarathonLisbon, PortugalRoadSource
March 7, 2027HOKA Semi de ParisParis, FranceRoadSource
March 7, 2027Málaga Half MarathonMálaga, SpainRoadSource
March 14, 2027Bath Half MarathonBath, England, United KingdomRoadSource
March 14, 2027Cambridge Half MarathonCambridge, England, United KingdomRoadSource
March 14, 2027NN CPC Loop Den Haag Half MarathonThe Hague, NetherlandsRoadSource
March 21, 2027Reading Half MarathonReading, England, United KingdomRoadSource
March 21, 2027Sofico Ghent Half MarathonGhent, BelgiumRoadSource
March 21, 2027Stramilano Half MarathonMilan, ItalyRoadSource
March 21, 2027Swansea Half MarathonSwansea, Wales, United KingdomRoadSource
April 3, 2027Generali Prague Half MarathonPrague, CzechiaRoadSource
April 4, 2027Florence Half MarathonFlorence, ItalyRoadSource
April 4, 2027Generali Berlin Half MarathonBerlin, GermanyRoadSource
April 4, 2027London Landmarks Half MarathonLondon, England, United KingdomRoadSource
April 4, 2027Movistar Madrid Half MarathonMadrid, SpainRoadSource
April 4, 2027Warsaw Half MarathonWarsaw, PolandRoadSource
April 11, 2027ADAC Hannover Half MarathonHannover, GermanyRoadSource
April 11, 2027Zurich Half MarathonZurich, SwitzerlandRoadSource
April 11, 2027ČSOB Bratislava Half MarathonBratislava, SlovakiaRoadSource
April 18, 2027Belgrade Marathon Half MarathonBelgrade, SerbiaRoadSource
April 18, 2027Munich Half MarathonMunich, GermanyRoadSource
April 18, 2027Vienna City Half MarathonVienna, AustriaRoadSource
May 2, 2027Great Birmingham Run Half MarathonBirmingham, England, United KingdomRoadSource
May 8, 2027Helsinki City Half MarathonHelsinki, FinlandRoadSource
May 9, 2027Generali Geneva Half MarathonGeneva, SwitzerlandRoadSource
May 9, 2027Great Bristol Run Half MarathonBristol, England, United KingdomRoadSource
May 16, 2027Chester Half MarathonChester, England, United KingdomRoadSource
May 16, 2027Hackney HalfLondon, England, United KingdomRoadSource
May 16, 2027Rimi Riga Half MarathonRiga, LatviaRoadSource
May 22, 2027Göteborgsvarvet Half MarathonGothenburg, SwedenRoadSource
May 23, 2027Great Manchester Run Half MarathonManchester, England, United KingdomRoadSource
May 23, 2027Salzburg Half MarathonSalzburg, AustriaRoadSource
May 30, 2027Edinburgh Half MarathonEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomRoadSource
June 6, 2027Cork City Half MarathonCork, IrelandRoadSource
June 19, 2027Midnight Sun Half MarathonTromsø, NorwayRoadSource
June 20, 2027BESTSELLER Aarhus City HalfAarhus, DenmarkRoadSource
August 21, 2027Reykjavík Marathon Half MarathonReykjavík, IcelandRoadSource
August 21, 2027Stockholm Half MarathonStockholm, SwedenRoadSource
September 5, 2027The Big HalfLondon, England, United KingdomRoadSource
September 5, 2027Wizz Air Budapest Half MarathonBudapest, HungaryRoadSource
September 12, 2027AJ Bell Great North RunNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United KingdomRoadSource
September 12, 2027Swedbank Vilnius Half MarathonVilnius, LithuaniaRoadSource
September 18, 2027Oslo Half MarathonOslo, NorwayRoadSource
September 19, 2027Copenhagen Half MarathonCopenhagen, DenmarkRoadSource
September 19, 2027Dublin Half MarathonDublin, IrelandRoadSource
September 19, 2027Hyundai Porto Half MarathonPorto, PortugalRoadSource
October 3, 2027Cardiff Half MarathonCardiff, Wales, United KingdomRoadSource
October 3, 2027Manchester Half MarathonManchester, England, United KingdomRoadSource
October 16, 2027Thessaloniki Night Half MarathonThessaloniki, GreeceRoadSource
October 17, 2027Cracovia Royal Half MarathonKraków, PolandRoadSource
October 17, 2027Rome Half MarathonRome, ItalyRoadSource
October 24, 2027Antwerp Marathon Half MarathonAntwerp, BelgiumRoadSource
October 24, 2027Lausanne Half MarathonLausanne, SwitzerlandRoadSource
October 24, 2027Valencia Half MarathonValencia, SpainRoadSource
October 31, 2027TCS Amsterdam Half MarathonAmsterdam, NetherlandsRoadSource
Next date not announcedAntrim Coast Half MarathonLarne, Northern Ireland, United KingdomRoadSource
Next date not announcedAthens Half MarathonAthens, GreeceRoadSource
Next date not announcedBelfast City Half MarathonBelfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomRoadSource
Next date not announcedGalway Bay Half MarathonGalway, IrelandRoadSource
Next date not announcedHella Hamburg Half MarathonHamburg, GermanyRoadSource
Next date not announcedIstanbul Half MarathonIstanbul, TürkiyeRoadSource
Next date not announcedNice Half MarathonNice, FranceRoadSource
Next date not announcedNN Rotterdam Half MarathonRotterdam, NetherlandsRoadSource
Next date not announcedOxford Half MarathonOxford, England, United KingdomRoadSource
Next date not announcedRoyal Parks Half MarathonLondon, England, United KingdomRoadSource
Next date not announcedSwedbank Tallinn Half MarathonTallinn, EstoniaRoadSource
Next date not announcedUtrecht Half MarathonUtrecht, NetherlandsRoadSource
October 4, 2026Generali Cologne Half MarathonCologne, GermanyRoadSource
October 4, 2026Great Scottish Run Half MarathonGlasgow, Scotland, United KingdomRoadSource
October 4, 2026Wizz Air Skopje Half MarathonSkopje, North MacedoniaRoadSource

How to use this Europe half marathon calendar

  1. Start with a month or country. This removes races that do not fit your travel window.
  2. Add a race-goal filter only if the list is still long. You can narrow the calendar by course or goal without hiding useful options too early.
  3. Compare two or three races. Review them side by side, then open the official source to confirm the current date, entry route, cutoff and course before booking.

Updated October 3, 2026: This calendar currently includes 83 curated half marathons across 31 European countries. It contains 71 dated editions and 12 established races waiting for their next date. We add a date after finding it on an official organiser or governing-body source. When a new date has not been announced, the race is marked “Next date not announced” instead of being estimated from a previous year. Always confirm the date, entry rules and course before paying for travel.

Choose the kind of European half marathon you want

Fast road races

Valencia, Copenhagen, Berlin, Lisbon and Barcelona are well-known road-racing options with large fields. Manchester is another city choice, while Antrim Coast offers fast coastal road racing rather than a city course. Check the current route and elevation profile before choosing a race for a personal best.

Landmarks and atmosphere

Great North Run, London Landmarks, Paris, Prague, Vienna, Cardiff and Göteborgsvarvet put major landmarks, crowd support or event atmosphere near the centre of the experience. These races can be harder to enter, so look at the registration route as closely as the course.

Destination weekends

A smaller coastal, mountain or historic-city race may suit a holiday better than the largest event. Compare airport access, start and finish locations, bib pickup and Sunday transport before choosing by scenery alone.

A race listing does not guarantee an entry

European half marathons do not all use the same registration system. Some open entries on a first-come basis. Others use a lottery or ballot because demand is higher than the field limit. Popular races can also sell out long before race weekend.

The official Berlin Half Marathon registration page, for example, allocates runner entries through a lottery. The Great North Run uses ballots and also lists charity places and other limited entry routes. These systems can change from one edition to the next, so use the organiser’s current page rather than an old race recap.

Check these details before you commit

  • Entry route: open registration, lottery, ballot, charity place or approved tour operator.
  • Sell-out risk: note the registration opening date instead of waiting to book the entire trip at once.
  • Transfer and refund rules: some entries are personal, non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Cutoff times: confirm the total limit and any course checkpoints.
  • Bib pickup: check the location, deadline and whether someone else may collect for you.

The six SuperHalfs races

The current SH6 SuperHalfs series includes Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia. Since 2025, there has been no time limit for completing all six races. Finishers who complete the series receive the SuperMedal, but each event still controls its own registration, payment and entry rules.

Joining the series does not give you automatic entry to every race. Some cities use ballots or lotteries, while others may use first-come registration. Read the official SuperHalfs FAQ before planning the order of your six races.

Travel paperwork and race logistics

Do not assume registration requirements are the same across Europe. Check the exact race rules before paying for flights or a non-refundable hotel.

  • France: from January 15, 2026, French Athletics Federation rules require many unlicensed adult participants in covered running events to complete the paid PPS pathway and obtain a PPS title. Follow the instructions from your chosen race because the process and deadline matter.
  • Italy: entry requirements can differ by race and participant category. Some competitive events may require federation membership or RUNCARD plus a valid athletics competition medical certificate. Review the organiser’s rules and the relevant FIDAL requirements rather than relying on a general travel article.
  • Bib pickup: an in-person expo deadline may require arriving a day earlier and paying for another hotel night.
  • Start and finish: a point-to-point route may need different transport plans at each end.
  • Travel documents: check passport validity, visa or entry requirements and insurance rules for your own nationality and destination.

Once the entry and travel details are settled, use the half marathon gear checklist to plan what goes in your carry-on. Keep your shoes, race clothing, medication and essential fuel with you instead of putting everything in checked luggage.

Build the training and race-day plan

Europe half marathon FAQ

Are all European half marathon dates confirmed?

No. Confirmed dates appear in the finder with an official source and checked date. An established race stays in the calendar as “Next date not announced” when the organiser has not yet published its next edition. We do not roll an old date forward and present it as confirmed.

Does this Europe calendar include the United Kingdom?

Yes. The Europe region includes races in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland alongside events in continental Europe. Use the country filter when you only want UK races.

Do European half marathons require a medical certificate?

It depends on the country, race and entry category. France’s PPS system and some Italian medical and membership rules are important examples, but requirements can change. Open the official race regulations before booking travel and complete any paperwork by the stated deadline.

Which European half marathons use a lottery or ballot?

Berlin allocates running places through a lottery, while the Great North Run uses ballot windows and also offers charity and other limited routes. This is not a complete list, and entry systems can change between editions. Check the official registration page even if you entered the same race before.

How do I compare two European half marathons?

Use the selection control on the race cards to choose two or three events, then open the comparison view. Compare the date, location, course and goal tags together. Use the official race links for entry price, cutoff, elevation, field size and current registration status.

What does “Next date not announced” mean?

It means the race is established and relevant to the calendar, but we could not find a confirmed next date from the organiser or governing body. It does not mean the race is cancelled. Use the official source link for the latest announcement.

How current is this calendar?

This page was checked on October 3, 2026. At that update it contained 83 races across 31 countries, with 71 dated editions and 12 waiting for a new date. Race cards show their source and checked date so you can see what was verified.

Looking for 42.2 km instead? See the Europe Marathon Calendar. To compare half marathons beyond Europe, return to the main Half Marathon Finder.

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