2026 - Ouse Valley Half & Marathon

Date: 20/09/2026

Location: St Neots

Website: link

Marathon and Relay Start: St Neots 09:30

Half Start: Godmanchester: 10:30

Runners must be 18 or over.

Route: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/28224061/ouse-valley-way-marathon-eynesbury-to-earith

In the old county of Huntingdonshire, the Ouse Valley Way Marathon is a 26.2 mile scenic route from Eynesbury to Earith. This is a flat course across grass, gravel and tarmac paths traveling along the river, through meadows, small villages, historic towns, and nature reserves.

Both distances are point to point. Parking is available at the finish of the marathon and half marathon. Before the race starts a bus can transport runners from the finish at Earith to Eynesbury for the start of the marathon and Godmanchester for the Half.

Marathon

The marathon race starts in Eynesbury and finishes in Earith close to the Crystal Ship Cafe Bar. 

Half Marathon

The half marathon starts half-way along the marathon route in Godmanchester and finishes at the same point as the marathon at Earith.

Half Marathon Relay

There will be no relay in 2026.

Transport

The transport from the finish at Earith to the two starts must be pre-booked and places are limited

Entry Fee

Full marathon
Affiliated - £39
Unaffiliated - £41

Half-marathon
Affiliated - £25
Unaffiliated - £27

Bibs and Final Instructions

Bibs will be available for collection on the day and at both starts. Further instructions and bib numbers will be sent out by email during the middle of the preceding week.

Entries are non-refundable and the transfer window is now closed.