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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
The Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon is a charity-backed road race held in Stratford-upon-Avon, returning on 26 April 2026. The event is presented by Nuun and organised by RunThrough in partnership with Stratford Rotary Club, with proceeds supporting The Shakespeare Hospice. The course is described as flat and fast and is largely on closed roads with a short section on the hard compact Stratford Greenway, making it a popular choice for personal best attempts. Both distances finish at the Recreation Ground in Stratford.
Runners can choose between a single-lap half marathon and a two-lap marathon (the marathon includes an extended second loop). The event package explicitly includes a bespoke event T-shirt, a unique finisher medal, chip-timed results and free official event photographs, together with post-race refreshments. Participants are advised to review the published course maps, height profiles and road-closure information on the event website before race day. Practical information, including spectator guidance and registration links, is provided on the official event and organiser pages.
