Reading Half Marathon: 16 March 2014

	Click here to apply for a guaranteed place to run for Tommy's. A minimum sponsorship of £300 (excl. gift aid) to cover our costs for this race is required.
	Click here to let us know if you already have your place in the race. Once you register we can send you your free running vest and any fundraising materials you need. This requires no minimum sponsorship—just raise as much as you can!

About the race

The Reading Half Marathon is undoubtedly one of the most popular in the country. It's renowned for the number of enthusiastic supporters that crowd the route, shouting encouragement all the way.

How Tommy's will support you

Whether you run with your own place, or a Tommy's guaranteed place, you'll get first class care!

fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips
a dedicated contact at Tommy's, who will give you one to one support all the way
huge cheers on the day from our Tommy's cheering team
a top quality breathable running vest
an online community so you can chat to other Tommy's runners
e-newsletters
cheering sticks to give your supporters for race day.

What our runners say about us

'I have become increasingly aware of how brilliant Tommy's is and the truly special work you guys do. You are real heroes. Thanks so much for giving me this amazing opportunity and supporting us all the way.' - Dr Ruth Bryne

'Its great to be representing Tommy's—a fantastic charity—and wonderful to have had such marvellous assistance, communication, and encouragement from the team at Tommy's' - Martin Firth

'I just wanted to thankyou and the team at Tommy's for all the support you have provided. You have been really firendly and helpful; it was a real privilege to run for such a worthy cause. The Tommy's team in the crowd were amazing - a real boost when I needed it at the end' - Alex Dulewicz

'Thank you so much for the support, it has been an amazing experience. I have run for various other charities and none of them have offered the support that Tommy's have. Thank you so much' - Mark Richardson

'It was a brilliant day, but made better with your encouragement and organisation in the preceeding months' - Derran Llewellyn

For more information about running for Tommy's please contact Jane on 020 7398 3450 or email her at jbrewin@tommys.org.

Our cheering stations

We have cheering stations at this race. Details will be uploaded to this page and emailed to Tommy's runners closer to the event.

Download your training guides

Half marathon training guide

This guide will help you prepare and train for your half marathon, including advice on what clothes to wear, food to eat and exercises to do.

Beginners half marathon training plan

This training plan provides an exercise timetable for those new to half marathons.

Intermediate half marathon training plan

This training plan provides an exercise timetable for those with some experience in half marathons.

Fundraising hints and tips

Your friends and family will probably sponsor you once you've set up your fundraising page, but to raise the maximum amount of money for our life-saving work, you could also think about organising a pub quiz, having a raffle or asking a local school to run a non-uniform day...