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TTP Cambridge Half Marathon

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is an official Local Charity Partner of the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon. 

On Sunday 8 March 2026, this iconic event returns and we're looking for runners to join #TeamArthur! 

We have 75 charity places available, and we welcome runners with their own place to join the team.

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Run with #TeamArthur

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity have 75 charity places for 2026 and we would love you to join the team. You can secure your place today with a registration fee of £24 and a commitment to raise £350. 

If you were lucky enough to secure your own place in the run you can also choose to fundraise for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. We will support you with fundraising tips,  give you a #TeamArthur shirt to run in and link you up with all the runners.

If you’re interested in running for us, please contact our challenges team on Challenges@arhc.org.uk.

The 13.1 mile route is mostly flat with fully closed roads. It showcases the best of what Cambridge City has to offer!

You can expect to take in many of Cambridge’s prestigious highlights.

The Course

The course guides you from Midsummer Common through town and the historic grounds of Kings College.

Male running in front of Kings College Cambridge

Travelling along with scenic River Cam views from the Backs, you will follow the road towards the picturesque village of Grantchester.

As you pass through Trumpington, you can expect to return into town passing the famous Cambridge monument, the Corpus Clock.

Female arms in the air smiling and running with others

When you reach Bridge Street, around mile 12, you will see #TeamArthur supporters cheering you towards the finish. Finally, with the finish line in site, you will enjoy the grounds of Jesus College, before enjoying an overwhelming sense of achievement!

Why run with #TeamArthur?

  • You will be running for a local charity that supports its’ community by helping people going through a difficult time
  • You will receive a #TeamArthur technical vest or t-shirt
  • Support with fundraising and training
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • A real team spirit, with a get together in November to meet your fellow runners and Whatsapp group just for #TeamArthur.
  • Whether this is your first half marathon or your 13th we welcome you all!  

Many wearing glasses and checked shirt smiling at the camera and 2nd image man cheering at the finish line of half marathon

You can read about Tony’s inspiration for running the Cambridge Half Marathon here

The care my sister received from Arthur Rank Hospice was truly remarkable. I take pride raising funds for those who need palliative care.

Tricia, #TeamArthur challenger and Louise’s sister

FAQ

How much does it cost?

There is a Non-Refundable Registration Fee of £24

We ask for a commitment to raise £350 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.

If you have your own place, there is no minimum to raise. 

You will receive a free #TeamArthur runners t shirt or vest to train and run in on the day – this is really good for others to ‘spot’ you so they can cheer you on and show their support. 

Our Challenges Fundraising Team can support you to fundraise also. 

Sponsoring anyone who is running will help them to meet their fundraising target. Please let us know if you would like to donate to our Charity or support a runner. 

We always have a team of ‘cheerleaders’ along the route. If you are not running come and join us to cheer the runners along! 

Females wearing green clothing smiling at the camera

All runners with a charity place will have their packs sent directly to the address they registered with.

We have introduced our own fundraising platform now. This means you will feel a sense of community and you can see the overall total raised by all #TeamArthur Runners. Please ask our challenges team for more information challenges@arhc.org.uk. Other fundraising platforms are available. 

Yes! We love coming along to cheer on our runners. You can find us near The Mitre pub on Bridge Street. This is usually between mile 12 and 13, where we can give that extra boost over the finish line.

On the day some 12,000 runners will be participating, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has 75 Charity Places. We also welcome any runners who have secured their own place in the ballot and choose to fundraise for the Charity.

We expect our #TeamArthur community to reach around 90+ runners in 2026.

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Thank YOU

Your support helps to continue supporting people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care, thank you.

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