About the event

The Winchester Half Marathon offers a stunningly beautiful course that starts and finishes in the heart of the historic city centre outside the iconic Guildhall. Runners will experience a highly scenic route through an idyllic countryside setting, taking in world-famous landmarks including St Catherine's Hill, Winchester Cathedral, and the King Alfred the Great statue.

What you get in return for your support

When you join Team RAFBF, you are never running alone. In return for your incredible support, you will receive:

• A vibrant, branded RAF Benevolent Fund running vest or top.
• Dedicated, one-on-one support from your local regional fundraiser to assist with your fundraising goals and answer any event questions.
• A personalized post-event thank you to celebrate your milestone achievement.

Why your miles matter

Every step you take helps us deliver life-changing support. Here is a snapshot of the impact our collective efforts made to the RAF Family in 2024:

What your fundraising could achieve:

• £100 could help provide emergency household support for a family facing sudden, unexpected financial hardship.
• £250 could contribute towards specialist mobility equipment that restores independence to a veteran.
• £500 could help fund critical counselling sessions for a serving family member struggling with their mental health.

Got your own place?

If you have already secured your own independent place at the Winchester Half Marathon, you can still be a vital part of Team RAF Benevolent Fund! There is no minimum fundraising target for own-place runners—simply set up your fundraising page, raise what you can, and help us support the RAFBF.