Cambridge Half Marathon — ENTRY ROUTE

There's no lottery.

Entries open first to people who pre-registered, with VIP entry on September 29, 2026 and general entry on the 30th.

There's no waiting list either.

You enter through an official charity's link, and the link has to be used by 16:00 on February 4, 2027.

The organizers don't accept refunds or transfers.

Elite entry is open to runners with a half marathon time under 67 minutes for men and under 80 minutes for women,

and the 20 fastest men and 20 fastest women get a free place.

Applications close November 27, 2026.

The standard entry fee isn't listed on any page of the official site.

The terms say the booking fee on the entry platform is charged on top of the entry fee and isn't refundable.

Half

Starts run in order from 09:30, beginning with wave 1. The last runner crosses the start line around 10:15 (2026 edition).

3 hours 30 minutes after crossing the start line (overall closure at 13:45)

You must pass 15.3 km on Trumpington Road by 13:00 and 18.5 km at the Silver Street Junction by 13:30.

If you miss them, you're collected by a race minibus.

Midsummer Common, Cambridge

2027-03-12 to 13 (Packet Pickup tent)

race village on race day

The official site lists no separate expo schedule.

A Packet Pickup tent and a souvenir stand are set up in the race village (2026 edition).