The Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon and 10k is a real highlight in the running calendar and we are proud of the way it has brought our whole community together in a fabulous festival atmosphere. With superb scenery, closed roads and a friendly welcome, it is a race with all the organisation and facilities of a big race, but the atmosphere of a community festival.
The 2026 event takes place on Sunday, 4 October.
Known for the friendly welcome, traffic free roads and scenic course, the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon is a ‘must do’ race.
Organised by Destination Basingstoke the Half Marathon has built up a reputation that puts it on a level with some of the great races in the south, yet it retains a real community feel.
This event is just getting better and better – For 2025 we added a new 5k course offering all the atmosphere and energy of the main event. In 2025 we had over 1700 runners and separate start times for the Half Marathon and 10k to make it easier for all our runners to participate. In 2023, we changed the 10k route to make it easier for runners to clock up faster times, and added family-friendly races for children.
BRAND NEW 5k Race
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new addition to our race weekend – the Phillips Law Basingstoke 5K!
Following the same scenic route as our popular Half Marathon and 10k events, this shorter course takes runners to a turning point on Farleigh Road before looping back to the finish – offering all the atmosphere and energy of the main event in a more accessible distance.
Whether you’re new to running, looking to beat your personal best, or just want to soak up the electric race day buzz, the 5K is the perfect way to be part of the action. Open to runners aged 11 and over, it’s a brilliant stepping stone for future races, a great way to get active with friends or family, and a fantastic chance to support local events.
Why join the 5K?
- Be part of an unforgettable race weekend in Basingstoke
- Perfect for all experience levels – from first-timers to fun runners
- A friendly, scenic route with full event support and great community spirit
- Sign up now and take your place on the start line – the countdown is on!
Children's races
YOUNG runners can experience all the fun of the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon and 10k event.
Event headline sponsor Phillips Law have increased their sponsorship of the event to enable organiser Destination Basingstoke to run a free one-mile race in 2026– for youngsters aged 5-10 year olds.
The children’s race in 2025 took place before the Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday, October 6 2024, and saw the young runners complete a course which used the start and finish points of the main events. Each participant received a special medal.
2025 Event Info
The course for the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon is a challenging but exhilarating one, incorporating some legendary hills near Cliddesden and Farleigh Wallop, beautiful countryside and quaint villages.
Get Involved
You don’t have to be a runner to get involved. Help us to run a great Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon and 10K.
Basingstoke Half Marathon & 10K Sponsors
