Coventry Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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do not complete your registration in time, or have not reached the minimum fundraising requirement, your place may be withdrawn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The MarathonPhotos team will be positioned around the course taking photographs of runners.
Professional race photographs will be available to purchase following the event.
Results will be made available through the event organiser’s website shortly after the event.
Reach out to our Events Team:
Email: challengeevents@mytonhospice.org
Phone: 01926 838825
