How to get into the Reading Half Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Reading Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   Organizer's details
2. 02

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

3. 03

   Club membership

   Places set aside for members of a club or running organization, sometimes for completing a set number of its races.

   At this race: 2027 AAA ENtry reading half marathon

   Organizer's details
4. 04

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Charity Partners offer places for the Green Park Reading Half Marathon and Mini Marathon; runners raise funds for their cause.

   Organizer's details
5. 05

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: 2027 and 2028 AAA ENtry reading half marathon

   Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

1. Ballot opens

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2. Ballot closes

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3. Draw

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4. Results

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Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the Reading Half Marathon ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.

Can I get into the Reading Half Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served. Club membership: 2027 AAA ENtry reading half marathon. Charity place: Charity Partners offer places for the Green Park Reading Half Marathon and Mini Marathon; runners raise funds for their cause. Other: 2027 and 2028 AAA ENtry reading half marathon.

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