The Swindon Half Marathon took place on Sunday 27 September 2026, starting at 9am at Coate Water Country Park and finishing back there. Swindon24 reported that thousands of runners took on the 13.1 miles. Its report did not give results.
What was the route?
The course ran through the countryside around Swindon, passing Wanborough, Badbury and Medbourne. Swindon24 said the hills around Wanborough were the hardest part before the return to Coate Water.
The race was organised by RunThrough and supported Prospect Hospice, which cares for people affected by life-limiting illness across Swindon, Marlborough and the surrounding area.
Among the runners were comedian Ivo Graham, dressed as a pig, and Rod Hebden, dressed as Bananaman.
How did the race come back?
Swindon24 said this was the second staging of the revived Swindon Half Marathon. The race came back in September 2025 after a six-year absence, having last been held in 2019.
More from Swindo: Coate Water Country Park.
Source: Swindon24.