Ealing Half Marathon Weekend Preview

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Everything you need to know for the 2026 race

Participants in last year's event. Picture: EHM

September 24, 2026

Thousands of runners will take to the streets this Sunday for the 15th anniversary of the Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon, and the celebrations start on Saturday.

The race was founded in 2012 as a legacy of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. It now has a three-year title partnership with Wizz Air. On Sunday 27 September, runners will follow a course through Central Ealing, Montpelier, Pitshanger and Hanwell, starting on Culmington Road and finishing in Walpole Park.

The Weekend at a Glance

• Thursday 24 September: Bib collection opens at The Castle Inn (3pm-8pm)
• Friday 25 September: Bib collection at the Race Village (12pm-5pm)
• Saturday 26 September: Ealing Mini Mile for 2,200 children, plus bib collection (10:30am-4pm)
• Sunday 27 September: Half marathon starts at 9am, with the Ealing Feeling 5k just after

Collecting Your Race Number

All bibs are collection only, and there are four chances to pick yours up:

Day	Time	Location
Thursday 24th	3pm-8pm	The Castle Inn, 36 St Mary's Rd, London W5 5EU
Friday 25th	12pm-5pm	Race Village Baggage Tent, Walpole Park, W5 5EQ
Saturday 26th	10:30am-4pm	Race Village Baggage Tent, Walpole Park, W5 5EQ
Sunday 27th	7:15am-8:45am	Race Village Baggage Tent, Walpole Park, W5 5EQ

Organisers expect queues on Sunday morning, so if you can collect earlier in the weekend, do. Runners who do need to collect on the day are advised to arrive 90 minutes before the start. Everyone else should aim to be there at least an hour before the 9am gun.

Your bib pack includes a bag label. Attach it to the bag you want stored at the bag drop, in the middle of Walpole Park at the top of the Race Village. There are no changing facilities on site, so arrive dressed and ready to run.

Saturday: The Ealing Mini Mile

The weekend opens on Saturday 26 September with the Ealing Mini Mile, which will see 2,200 children take part. Headline sponsor Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club is backing the event, and spectators and volunteers are welcome to come and cheer on the next generation of runners.

Race Day: The Details

Start and finish

The race starts on Culmington Road and finishes in Walpole Park, at the heart of the Race Village. The address is Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, W5 5EQ. Before the start, Everlast Gyms Chiswick, the Official Warm Up Partner, will lead a group warm-up in the Race Village.

The route

The course starts and ends in Walpole Park and takes in Central Ealing, Montpelier, Pitshanger and Hanwell. The route map shows mile markers throughout, with water stations, rest points and toilets marked along the way. The full route map and race guide are available on the event website.

Water, first aid and refreshments

• Water: after around mile 4, at 5.5 miles, mid-way near mile 9, and at the finish
• First aid: near mile 6, mid-way between miles 9 and 10, and at the finish, plus cycle medics and solo responders across the course
• Oranges: at St Christopher's Church, near mile 7.5

Toilets

• Walpole Park Race Village
• St Peter's Church, near mile 2
• North Hanwell Baptist Church, Borders Road, between miles 7 and 7.5
• St Christopher's Church, Borders Road, between miles 7.5 and 8

Organisers ask runners to use the official facilities rather than bushes or parks.

Headphones

Bone-conducting earphones are permitted, but organisers recommend running without headphones so you can hear marshals' instructions and enjoy the atmosphere from residents and supporters along the 13.1 miles.

Cut-off time

The cut-off is three hours. Runners still on the course after that won't be stopped, but they'll be asked to move onto the pavements so roads can reopen. Your medal will be waiting at the finish either way.

Road Closures

Roads on the route will close in stages from early morning and reopen as the field passes. Roads off the route will also be affected, so local residents should plan their movements for Sunday morning. Further information for residents is on the event's local info page. All reopening times below are estimates.

Roads	Closed from	Est. reopening
Church Lane; Culmington Road (part, up to No. 60)	6:00	12:55
Culmington Road (remaining); Churchfield Road; Broomfield Road; Uxbridge Road (part)	8:00	12:55
Lavington Road; Kingsdown Avenue; St Aidans Road; Elers Road; Mattock Lane	8:30	12:55
Longfield Avenue	8:30	12:20
Gordon Road	8:30	12:15
Courtfield Gardens; Drayton Bridge Road; Greenford Avenue	8:30	12:10
The Avenue	9:00	12:15
Argyle Road; Manor Court Road	9:00	12:10
Cuckoo Lane; Church Road; Bunny Park; Alwyne Road	9:00	12:00
Home Farm Road; Westcott Crescent; Cuckoo Avenue; Borders Road	9:00	11:45
St Stephens Avenue	9:00	11:00
Cleveland Road (part); Wimborne Gardens	9:00	10:55
Scotch Common (part); Kent Avenue	9:00	10:50
Woodbury Park Road	9:00	10:45
Pitshanger Park	9:00	10:40
Meadvale Road	8:30	10:40
Pitshanger Lane; Curzon Road	8:30	10:35
Montpelier Road; West Road; Helena Road; Mount Avenue; Woodfield Road	8:30	10:20
Park View Road; Hillcrest Road	8:30	10:15
Aston Road; Woodville Road	8:30	10:10
Mount Park Road	8:30	10:05
Eaton Rise	8:30	10:00
Carlton Gardens; Carlton Road (part); Castlebar Road (part)	8:30	9:50

Getting There

Check TfL for the latest travel information before you set off.

• Tube: South Ealing (Piccadilly Line, Heathrow branch) is within a 10-minute walk of the start/finish area. Ealing Broadway (Elizabeth, Central and District lines) is a 15-minute walk.
• Rail: The Elizabeth Line and mainline services run to Ealing Broadway, just one stop and about 10 minutes from central London. From the west, trains run from Slough, Maidenhead, Reading and beyond. West Ealing and Hanwell stations may not operate on Sundays.
• Bus: Route 65 (Richmond-Ealing), alight at Bond Street (5-minute walk). Routes 207/483, alight at Ealing Police Station (7-minute walk). Route E2 (Greenford-Brentford), alight on Uxbridge Road, adjacent to the start/finish. Diversions typically operate on the E2, 207, 483, E1 and E11 on race morning.
• Car: There is no dedicated event car park and no parking on roads around the Race Village once closures begin. Two Ealing Council car parks are within walking distance, and they charge on Sundays, so bring coins. Organisers urge participants to car-share where possible.

Where to Watch

The Race Village in Walpole Park will be busiest at the start and finish. Organisers suggest four other vantage points, some of which see runners pass twice:

• Uxbridge Road
• Pitshanger Lane
• Drayton Bridge Road
• Cuckoo Avenue

Expect bands, DJs and performers along the course, with residents playing their part in what organisers call the "Ealing Feeling".

Food, Drink and After-Race Plans

The Race Village will have catering for runners and spectators, including coffee, street food and the event's popular ice cream van. New this year, Tonkotsu Ealing is the Post-Race Restaurant Partner, with offers in the finisher e-goody bag. Waterdrop, the Official Hydration Partner, will also be in the Race Village. Pub partners The Globe Brentford and The Castle Inn Ealing are bringing back their BBQ, and both pubs will be serving a carvery for post-race celebrations.

Volunteers Still Wanted

About 40 more volunteers are needed along the route. Volunteers get a free place in next year's race and an entry into a prize draw. Sign up at ealinghalfmarathon.com/volunteer, where you can also register to help at the 2027 event once this year's race has finished.

Giving Back

The official charity partners for 2026 are Meadow House Hospice and Shooting Star Children's Hospices. The event's charity arm, WeRunEaling, runs community running initiatives, many of them free and open to all abilities.

Stay Up to Date

Follow the race on X (@EalingHalf) and Instagram (@ealinghalfmarathon), or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/ealinghalf. The hashtags are #EalingHalf, #EalingHalfMarathon and #EalingFeeling. For more, visit ealinghalfmarathon.com.

The Race Village is based in Walpole Park.

 

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