Thousands of runners are getting ready to take part in the Green Park Reading Half Marathon on Sunday.
The 13.1-mile (21km) route will see participants make their way through Reading before crossing the finish line in front of a crowd at Reading FC’s Select Car Leasing stadium.
The Half Marathon Route
Runners will leave Green Park at 10:15, heading to Whitley and then on to the University of Reading campus before making their way towards the town centre.
They will continue to Prospect Park before hitting the A4 Bath Road and on down the A33 to the finish line at the stadium.
More than 15,000 well-wishers are expected to line the route, cheering on experienced runners, fun runners and those raising money for charity.
Road Closures and Travel Advice
A number of roads will be closed along the route through the Berkshire town between 06:00 and 16:00 GMT.
Temporary diversions will be in place and Reading Borough Council said closures will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so on the day.
The council has urged drivers to allow more time for journeys on Sunday.
Motorists using the M4 are advised to use junction 10 for Wokingham/Bracknell or junction 12 for Calcot/Theale until 14:00 to avoid closures near junction 11.
- The Oracle Riverside car park will be closed until about 12:40.
- The Oracle Holybrook car park will remain open.
- Smallmead Recycling Centre will also be shut, reopening at about 14:30 once most of the runners have passed.
Mini Marathon Details
Before the main event, a 3km (1.8 miles) mini marathon will take place in Green Park from 08:30.
The half marathon, currently organised by Goldline Events, has been taking place since 1983 and over the years has raised millions of pounds for Reading and Berkshire charities.
In 2025, participants raised just under £500,000 for dozens of good causes.