2026 Cambridge Half Marathon
Take on the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon
Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Location: Cambridge City Centre
Distance: Half Marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Cambridge Half Marathon and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
How to join Team Cancer Research UK
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK Perks
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target!
About the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Join our team at the beautiful Cambridge Half Marathon, the best way to experience this historic city.
The one lap half marathon route will take you on a whistle stop tour of the city and show you everything that the spectacular city of Cambridge has to offer. Look forward to passing Victoria Avenue, The Backs and King’s College before running through the picturesque Granchester, the Market Square and the Round Church before an amazing finish on Midsummer Common.
Cambridge Half Marathon route map
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Sarah was training for the Cambridge Half Marathon when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I was used to being very active, and suddenly I had no energy after my diagnosis, which for me was the hardest part. But I kept my training up even after diagnosis and managed to run a full half marathon distance the day before my cancer surgery. I’m passionate about keeping active as a way of countering the side effects of treatment. I’m convinced it was keeping moving which helped me get over the fatigue I suffered during radiotherapy and running remains very important to me.
The difference your money makes
670 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise an overall total of around £40,000
Could fund a research group in our CRUK Cambridge Institute for a week
Team Cancer Research UK runners recieve
A Personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Support with fundraising and training to help you smash your target
Support on the day at cheer points along the route and a post race reception
An official finishers medal for completing your race
Get training support
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
Get fundraising support
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
Get kitted out
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to shout your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points along the course. Find out everything you need to know about cheer points and post-race reception.
Contact Cancer Research UK Supporter Services on 0300 123 5461 or email supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. They'll be able to help you with any queries about the event or your fundraising.
Any questions? Check out our sports events frequently asked questions.
Volunteer at the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
