Darlington Half Marathon December 2026
Join us for the Darlington Half Marathon on Sunday, December 6, 2026. This brand-new, fully road-closed Half Marathon in the North East starts in the heart of Darlington and features a flat 13.1-mile route.
The course begins in the town centre, heads west onto quiet rural roads of County Durham with long, uninterrupted stretches and wide views, and returns for a High Street finish. The event is in support of Darlington Mind.
What's Included:
- Unique Themed Medal
- Free Race Photos
- Chip-timed results
- Post Race Goodies
An event village will provide food and drink options and free items from partner organisations at the finish.
Ticket Selling Phases:
- Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 26th April 2026
- Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 7th June 2026
- Standard entry - Ends Sunday 8th November 2026
Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and friendly marshals will guide and cheer you on. RunThrough is committed to sustainability and offers an optional event t-shirt at a discounted price when purchased with entry.
Location: High Row, Darlington, DL3 7LG, United Kingdom
Race Distance & Start Times: 09:00 am - Half Marathon