Coventry Half Marathon 2027
Run the Coventry Half Marathon with #TeamMyton
The Myton Hospices has just 50 FREE places available for the 2027 Coventry Half Marathon.
Join #TeamMyton on Sunday 11th April 2027 and take on 13.1 miles from Coventry City Centre into the surrounding countryside, while helping to fund specialist hospice care for local people and their loved ones.
Sunday
11th Apr 2027
City streets to countryside
A much-loved route through historic Coventry City Centre and out towards the Warwickshire countryside, with road closures in place along the course.Coventry Half Marathon
Run 13.1 miles for specialist hospice care across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Free places
Just 50 Myton charity places
The challenge
A much-loved city half marathon
Your impact
Pledge to raise £100 for Myton
A brilliant local challenge
Historic streets, countryside views and huge local support
The Coventry Half Marathon returns for another fantastic day, taking runners through the historic Coventry City Centre before heading towards the nearby countryside and Shakespeare’s county of Warwickshire.
It is a great event for runners and spectators alike. Expect a scenic route, plenty of atmosphere and impressive city-centre landmarks before the course opens out into the surrounding countryside.
Whether this is your first half marathon or your next running challenge, we would love you to be part of #TeamMyton.
Road closures are in place along the event route to help create a safe and supported race-day environment for runners.
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Everything you need to know
Key information for the 2027 Coventry Half Marathon.
Date
Sunday 11th April 2027
Start line
Cox Street, Coventry, CV1 5EF
Start time
9am
Distance
Half Marathon, 13.1 miles
Myton pledge
£100
Myton charity places
Just 50 FREE places available
The route
From the heart of Coventry to the surrounding countryside
The route starts in Coventry City Centre before heading north and west through the city, passing local landmarks and green spaces before returning towards the finish.
The event takes place on closed roads. Water, energy stations, toilets, cheer points and entertainment locations are marked on the official route map.
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Your entry includes
Everything that comes with your Coventry Half Marathon place
Your race place
A FREE charity place in the 2027 Coventry Half Marathon when you pledge to raise £100.
Finisher’s goody bag
Post-run treats and rewards after you cross the finish line.
Exclusive medal
A bespoke Coventry Half Marathon medal to remember your achievement.
#TeamMyton T-shirt
A premium Myton technical T-shirt designed for comfort and style.
Fundraising support
Hints, tips, a digital guide and support from our dedicated Events Team.
Race day support
Join fellow #TeamMyton runners and supporters on the day.
Included when you pledge to raise £100
Team Myton support
More than a race place
When you pledge to raise £100, you will receive support from our dedicated fundraising team as you prepare for race day.
Premium Myton technical T-shirt
Fundraising hints, tips and digital guide
Coventry Half Marathon completion medal
Why run for Myton?
Every mile helps fund specialist hospice care
We are the only hospice in Coventry and Warwickshire providing specialist palliative and end of life care, and the only local hospice with inpatient beds.
By taking on the Coventry Half Marathon for Myton, you will be helping us continue to support local people from diagnosis to end of life, whether they are cared for in one of our hospices, through our support services or in the community.
Your £100 pledge is part of something much bigger. It costs more than £15 million every year to provide Myton’s services, and we must raise more than £12 million each year.
needed every year to provide Myton’s services free of charge
must be raised each year as a charity
of Myton’s funding comes from the NHS
your fundraising pledge for this challenge
How to join
Secure your free place in three simple steps
Sign up online
Complete the registration form to request one of Myton’s 50 free charity places.
Pledge to raise £100
Your fundraising helps Myton continue providing specialist care free of charge.
Train with #TeamMyton
Use our fundraising support, Events Team encouragement and #TeamMyton resources to get race-day ready.
FAQs
Questions about your Coventry Half Marathon place?
Here are the key things to know before signing up and preparing for race day.
What are the key event details?
The Coventry Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 11th April 2027, starting at 9am.
The start is on Cox Street, Coventry, CV1 5EF.
The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, taking runners through Coventry City Centre and out towards the surrounding countryside before returning to the city.
What is the minimum age to take part with a Myton charity place?
Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
How many free Myton places are available?
The Myton Hospices has just 50 FREE charity places available for the Coventry Half Marathon.
To secure a Myton charity place, we ask you to pledge to raise £100 to help support our work across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Places are limited, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible.
When will I know I definitely have a place in the event?
Once you have raised your first £25, we will send you a pre-paid registration link so you can complete your registration directly with the event organiser.
Your full fundraising pledge is £100, and to take part on the day you must have raised at least £80 by the event date. We then ask that you continue fundraising after the event to reach your full £100 pledge.
It is your responsibility to complete any required registration by the deadline set by the organiser. If you do not complete your registration in time, or have not reached the minimum fundraising requirement, your place may be withdrawn.
How much sponsorship do I need to raise?
We ask each participant to pledge to raise £100 to help The Myton Hospices continue providing services free of charge to patients and families across Coventry and Warwickshire.
We recommend reaching £25 as soon as possible and then reaching £80 by the day of the event, with the remainder paid into your fundraising page within 6 weeks of the event.
What happens if I don’t fundraise?
We ask that you make your best effort to fundraise and engage with the event. Every pound you raise will help The Myton Hospices continue providing its services free of charge to patients and their loved ones across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Please note that where there is little or no fundraising activity, we may need to withdraw or reallocate your charity place.
Alternatively, you may choose to purchase your own place directly through the event organiser.
What do I receive as part of #TeamMyton?
When you join #TeamMyton and pledge to raise £100, you’ll receive your Coventry Half Marathon place along with support from our dedicated Events Team to help you prepare, fundraise and enjoy race day.
As part of #TeamMyton, you’ll receive:
- A FREE charity place in the 2027 Coventry Half Marathon when you pledge to raise £100
- A premium #TeamMyton technical T-shirt, designed for comfort and style, to wear with pride on race day
- Fundraising hints and tips to help you reach your £100 target
- A digital fundraising guide with ideas and advice to support your fundraising
- Support from our dedicated Events Team
- A Coventry Half Marathon finisher’s goody bag with post-run treats and rewards
- An exclusive Coventry Half Marathon medal to celebrate your achievement
Your #TeamMyton T-shirt will be available to collect from Coventry Myton Hospice or Warwick Myton Hospice between 8th and 14th March. Full collection details can be found in the T-shirt collection FAQ below.
Most importantly, the money you raise will help The Myton Hospices continue providing specialist palliative and end of life care free of charge to patients and their loved ones across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Where and when can I collect my #TeamMyton T-shirt?
If you requested a #TeamMyton technical T-shirt, it will be available to collect from Coventry Myton Hospice or Warwick Myton Hospice between 8th and 14th March.
Coventry Myton Hospice
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2HJ
Collection times:
Weekdays: 9am to 6pm
Weekends: 9am to 4pm
Collection point: Fundraising Hub
You can drop in at any time during the collection hours. No booking is required.
Warwick Myton Hospice
Myton Lane
Warwick
CV34 6PX
Collection times:
Weekdays: 9am to 6pm
Weekends: 9am to 4pm
Collection point: Reception
You can drop in at any time during the collection hours. No booking is required.
When will I receive my race number?
This information has not yet been confirmed.
Please check the event organiser’s website for the latest updates.
Can I transfer my place or defer to next year?
Places cannot be transferred to another person.
If you can no longer take part, please let us know as soon as possible.
Deferrals may be possible depending on the event organiser’s deadlines and availability, but they cannot be guaranteed.
Where can I see the route?
The Coventry Half Marathon route takes runners through Coventry City Centre before heading north and west through the city, passing local landmarks and green spaces before returning towards the finish.
The route map also shows key locations including water stations, energy stations, toilets, cheer points and entertainment.
Please note that the route may be subject to change.
What is available in the Event Village?
There will be a selection of food and drink available to purchase in the Event Village for your pre- and post-run needs.
There are also several bars and cafés in the surrounding area, which are often full of atmosphere after the event.
Partner charities will also be located in the Event Village.
Will there be water and energy stations?
Yes. Water stations will be positioned around the course, where runners will be able to collect 330ml bottles of water.
Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on the course, including isotonic drinks and energy gels.
Please use the bins provided after the water stations.
Exact locations can be found on the official route map.
Will there be pacers?
Yes. Friendly pacers will be positioned on the course to help runners aiming for particular finish times.
Pacers will carry flags displaying their target finish time, making it easier to choose a pace that suits your goal.
Where can I leave my bag?
Baggage will be located in the Coventry University Students’ Hub.
Please allow enough time before the event to drop your bag off at the designated Baggage Store.
Use the tear-off strip attached to your race number and tie it securely around the handle of your bag before checking it in.
Where are the toilets?
Toilets will be located in the Coventry University Students’ Hub, with facilities available before and after the race.
Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy. Any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided may be disqualified.
What medical support will be available?
Medical personnel will be available at regular intervals around the course, with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
There will also be a first aid unit and recovery area near the start and finish, as well as roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
What happens to clothing left at the start?
Any clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated.
The event organisers are unable to store clothing left in the starting area, so please place anything you want to keep in the Baggage Store before the race.
Where can I find my race photos?
The MarathonPhotos team will be positioned around the course taking photographs of runners.
Professional race photographs will be available to purchase following the event.
Where will the results be published?
Results will be made available through the event organiser’s website shortly after the event.
Remember, it isn’t all about your finishing time. Completing 13.1 miles is an achievement to be proud of.
Will post-race massage be available?
The team from Coventry University is expected to provide complimentary post-race massages in the Event Village.
Can I wear headphones?
Please follow the event organiser’s latest guidance regarding headphones and other audio devices on the course.
We recommend checking the final participant information issued by the organiser before race day.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Our Challenge Events Team will be happy to help.
Email: ChallengeEvents@mytonhospice.org
Telephone: 01926 838 838
Ready to take on the challenge?
Pledge to raise £100 and secure your FREE place
There are just 50 Myton places available for the Coventry Half Marathon 2027. Join #TeamMyton and make every mile matter.