6th December 2026
Race start · 09:00
Flat, fully road-closed, and built for a PB.
Join us for the Darlington Half Marathon on Sunday 6 December 2026, in support of Darlington Mind!
Take on a fast, flat and fully road‑closed half marathon starting in the heart of Darlington. This brand‑new 13.1‑mile route is perfect for PB chasers, first‑timers and club runners, with brilliant support from local partners and a lively town‑centre atmosphere.
The course heads west out of town before opening onto quiet rural roads, where long, flowing miles and wide views create ideal conditions for confident pacing. Clear signage and friendly marshals guide you throughout, helping you settle into your rhythm and run your strongest race.
The final stretch brings you back into Darlington, where growing crowds and a memorable High Street finish give you the lift you need for a strong push to the line. Enjoy a buzzing event village, great support from volunteers, and plenty of encouragement from start to finish.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Darlington Half Marathon.
Race Distance & Start Times
09:00 am - Half Marathon
Ticket Selling
Standard entry - Ends Sunday 8th November 2026
With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.
You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.
Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day. We look forward to seeing you on the start line.
Choose your entry and you will be taken straight through to the booking page.
The Darlington Half Marathon is a fast, flat and fully road‑closed course starting and finishing in the heart of the town. The route heads out onto closed local roads and quiet rural lanes, offering smooth running surfaces and long, flowing sections designed for speed and confident pacing.
An informal bag drop is located within the event village. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number — tear off the strip, attach it to your bag and leave it in the bag‑drop marquee. Collect it after your race.
Toilets are located within the event village — follow the signs. Queues can build in the final half hour before the start, so please plan ahead. We will also have toilets available on the course. Locations will be confirmed closer to the event, but we usually position them near water stations so they’re easy to find.
Water stations are positioned around the course at approximately each 5k, with bottled water available at the finish. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead‑up to the event.
You’re very welcome to come and support the event. The town‑centre event village is the best place to enjoy the atmosphere, with views of both the start and the finish. You can also head out onto the closed‑road sections around Darlington to cheer runners along the route.
Accessible viewing areas are available, and our team is on hand to support anyone who may need assistance on arrival.
Race packs are posted to everyone who entered by Sunday 22nd November; anyone who entered after that collects theirs at registration on the day. If yours hasn't arrived by the Friday before the race, email info@runthrough.co.uk or collect it at registration.
A group warm‑up will take place 15 minutes before the race start. After this, runners will be asked to line up behind the pace boards showing expected finish times, helping everyone to self‑seed safely and smoothly before the start.
The cut‑off time for the Darlington Half Marathon is 3 hours. If you think you may take longer than this, please email info@runthrough.co.uk before the event so we can advise on the options. We want everyone to finish, and letting us know in advance helps us plan marshal support and manage road‑closure timings safely.
We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.
Results will be available here immediately after the race. https://www.runthrough.co.uk/results
These roads close on race morning to keep runners safe. Please plan ahead. Tap a highlighted road on the map for its closure times, or open the full map to check your postcode.
| Road | Closed from | Reopens at | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coniscliffe Road (Town Centre to Carmel Road North/South roundabout) | 08:00 | 13:00 | |
| Carmel Road North | 08:30 | 12:00 | 08:30–10:00 fully closed, then 10:00–12:00 local access only · marshalled crossing · Full resident access & exit but roundabout to Carmel Road South remains closed. |
| Carmel Road North (Hummersknott & Cockerton) | 08:30 | 12:00 | 08:30–10:00 full Closure, then 10:00–12:00 local access only · Full resident access & exit but roundabout to Carmel Road South remains closed. |
| Hummersknott Avenue | 08:30 | 12:00 | marshalled crossing · Carmel Road South roundabout remains closed · 08:30–08:50; 10:00–12:00 |
| Staindrop Road (Between Carmel Rd North & Edgecombe Dr) | 08:30 | 11:00 | 08:30–10:30 fully closed, then 10:30–11:00 local access only |
| Staindrop Road (Between Edgecome Drive & Ulnaby Lane) | 08:30 | 11:00 | |
| Ulnaby Lane | 08:30 | 12:00 | A67 remains closed, road open for resident access. |
| A67 | 08:30 | 12:00 | 08:30–09:25 local access only, then 09:25–12:00 fully closed |
| A67 (B6275 Piercebridge jct to Carmel Rd South inc Roundabout) | 08:30 | 12:00 | 08:30–09:25 local access only, then 09:25–12:00 fully closed |
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Town‑centre parking is available in several public car parks within walking distance of the start/finish area. Due to road closures for the race and the number of runners arriving, please plan to arrive early. For the most up‑to‑date options, including prices and walking distances, we recommend checking Parkopedia before you travel. When using on‑street parking, please respect residents’ access at all times.
We are so proud to be the Charity Partner of the Year for the Darlington Half Marathon. Join us on the start line, and together we'll make a real difference to local mental health in Darlington, Hambleton, Richmondshire and South Durham.
Darlington Mind is your local mental health charity, providing vital support to people who are experiencing mental health challenges. We are here so no one faces mental health problems alone — offering compassionate, practical support to help people improve their wellbeing, build resilience and live fulfilling lives. As part of the wider Mind network, we deliver essential local services including one-to-one peer support, early intervention, counselling, support groups, and wellbeing activities. By joining our team, you'll help us continue to support local people who need it most.
Visit the RunThrough website and select Darlington Mind as your chosen charity. There is no fundraising target — just simply set up your fundraising page.
Every step you take helps fund vital mental-health support, community wellbeing activities and one-to-one care for people who need it most across our region.
If your brand would like to be part of Darlington Half Marathon — as a sponsor, an on-course partner or a charity — we would love to hear from you.
Hand out numbers, cheer at a water station or marshal the course. Every event you help at earns race credit or a kit voucher as a thank you.
Join the thousands who have volunteered with RunThroughSunday 6th December 2026
Flat, fully road-closed, and built for a PB.
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