HADRIANS WALL HALF MARATHON 2025

🏛️ Hadrian’s Wall Half Marathon – 2025 (5th Year!) 🏛️

We are delighted to bring you the 5th edition of the Hadrian’s Wall Half Marathon in 2025! This testing trail event takes you through some of the UK’s most historic and scenic landscapes.

📍 Event Location

Start & Registration

Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrians Wall, Hexham, NE47 6NN

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Finish

Tyne Green Country Park, Hexham, NE46 3HR

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🏁 Distance

🏃 Half Marathon – 13.5 miles

• Open to runners and walkers

🗺️ Route

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The route begins at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort on the Military Road. Following the iconic Hadrian’s Wall Trail Path for 6 miles, runners then descend to Newbrough and pass through woodland to reach the Tyne Riverside Trail Path. The final 5 miles are flat as the route heads into Hexham, finishing in Tyne Green Country Park.

🚌 Shuttle Bus

This is an A–B event.

• Runners must book the shuttle bus to the start, or arrange their own drop-off at Housesteads.

🎒 Bag Drop

• Bag drop available at registration
• All bags will be transported to the finish

🐶 Cani-cross Friendly

• One well-controlled dog per runner allowed
• Dogs must remain on a lead at all times

🕤 Start Times

• Staggered starts from 8:30am – 11:30am
• Participants set off in groups of 75–100 to protect the historic site and avoid congestion
• Start times allocated based on estimated finishing time

👉 To run/walk with a friend, ensure you enter the same estimated finish time.

⏱️ Timing

Live chip-timing provided by Timing Up North

🎖️ The Finish Line

All finishers will receive:

👕 Event T-Shirt

🏅 Medal

🍫 Snack

🍺 Alcohol free beer from Athletic Brew!

Athletic Brewing Co are dedicated to brewing the world’s best alcohol-free craft beer. Founded in the US, their mission is to brew great-tasting beer that fits every occasion, without compromising on quality. 

🅿️ Parking

Public car parking is available in Hexham town.

Please car share where possible.

✨ Run Through History!

This unique event combines the challenge of trail running with the beauty of Hadrian’s Wall, offering unforgettable views, Roman history, and a special finish in the heart of Hexham.