The Gloucester Half Marathon & 10K is a popular spring road running event in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, welcoming runners of all abilities. Both distances start and finish at Gloucester Park and take in scenic, closed-road sections through the city centre, past Gloucester Cathedral, and along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal Path — offering a mix of urban landmarks and waterside running.

Key Details

• Date & Time: Sunday, 21 March 2027 — 09:00 AM start for both the Half Marathon and 10K.

• Location: Gloucester Park, Spa Road, Gloucester GL1 1LF (start/finish). 

• Event Types:

  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles / ~21.1 km)

  • 10K (10 km / ~6.2 miles)

• Organiser: RunThrough Events, with charity involvement (e.g. Sue Ryder as headline partner).

Race Description

Participants race on flat, traffic-free roads beginning and ending at Gloucester Park. The route heads through the pedestrianised city centre — including a loop past historic Gloucester Cathedral — before extending out towards Gloucester & Quedgeley, incorporating canal-side paths for a scenic and varied run. Both distances share much of the early sections of the course before splitting to complete their respective lengths. 

What’s Included

• Chip-timed official results for all runners. 

• Bespoke finisher’s medal for each distance.

• Post-race refreshments and goodies.

• Free official race photos for participants.

• Marshals and kilometre markers throughout the course.

Additional Information

• Minimum Ages: 17 years for the Half Marathon; 15 years for the 10K.

• Cut-off Time: The race typically closes around 12:30 PM due to road closure limits.

• Charity: The event supports partners like Sue Ryder Hospice, offering charity entry options and fundraising opportunities.

• Facilities: Toilets, baggage area, refreshments and race village services are available at the start/finish.