Celebrating 40 years of miles and memories, the Burnham-on-Sea Half Marathon returns in 2026 for a very special anniversary edition—bringing together everything runners love about this well-established and much-loved event.

Fast, flat country road, this 13.1-mile road race is ideal for all abilities. The route takes in a picturesque loop through Brent Knoll, Lympsham, and Berrow, offering peaceful countryside and long open stretches perfect for settling into your pace.

With official pacers to help you hit your target time, a supportive atmosphere throughout, and a smooth, well-organised experience from start to finish, it’s no surprise this race sells out year after year.

🎖️ Every finisher will receive a custom-designed medal—well earned after 13.1 unforgettable miles

📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
🕚 09:45am start
📍 BASC Sports Ground, TA8 2DX
 Flat, fast 13.1-mile road race 

🎖️ Every finisher receives a custom-designed medal and for this year our anniversary special! 

 DATE

Sunday 13th September 2026

LOCATION

Location: Burnham Association Of Sports Clubs
Address:  Stoddens Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2DX
What3Words: ///printing.sourcing.refills

TIMINGS:

• Registration & Race Numbers : 8:30am – 9:30am
• Race start: 9:45am

DISTANCE

13.1 miles

ENTRY

£26.00 (A £2 discount will be applied at the basket to all entry selections for users with a current England Athletics registration number.

Entries close on the 9th September 6pm

TOILETS

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the sportsground.

PARKING

There is ample parking at BASC Sportsground.  Note the entrance has a height barrier restricting vans or high-sided vehicles. 

• Car park marshals will direct you accordingly. Please car share if possible. .

COURSE

Route Summary

• Start at BASC – short loop of the ground before exiting and turning left onto Stoddens Road.
• At the Tesco roundabout, turn left onto Queens Drive. A left turn is taken at Edithmead roundabout and then another left into Brent Knoll.
• Running with the Knoll on your right-hand side, take a left into West Road entering Lympsham. A further left is taken onto Wick Road and then to Red Road until you reach Berrow.
• A run along the Berrow Road, back into Stoddens Road, entering the BASC Sports ground for the final loop to the finish.

Time limit: There is a time limit of 3-hours for this race, at which point the marshals will withdraw from their posts. Anyone left on the course will become pedestrians and expected to navigate their way back to the finish. A tail vehicle follows runners at the back to ensure their safe completion of the course.