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Reading half marathon

Get Ready for the Reading Half Marathon!

On Sunday 22nd March, the Reading Half Marathon returns, and once again, runners will be racing through the beautiful Whiteknights campus!

They’ll enter via Pepper Lane and exit via Shinfield Road, making this a fantastic spot to cheer them on and soak up the incredible atmosphere. Bring your energy and support the thousands of runners taking part in this amazing event!

Reading half marathon running though the university campus with a SportsPark campus gym flag to the side

🚧 Road Closures to Note:

  • Shinfield Road (Whitley Wood Rd to Christchurch Rd): 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Pepper Lane: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This means no vehicle access to or from Whiteknights Campus during this time, please plan ahead and enjoy the excitement!

✅ SportsPark will be open as usual, but please note you won’t be able to enter or leave by car between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

Let’s make it a day to remember – whether you’re running, volunteering, or cheering from the side lines!

For more information please visit Reading Half Marathon’s web site.