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Join us for the Larking Gowan Ipswich Half Marathon 2027

Join us for the 2027 Larking Gowan Ipswich Half Marathon!

The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon returns on Sunday 26th September 2026, and as one of the race’s official charity partners, we’d love you to run for Team Ormiston Families and help us raise critical funds for people in need across the East of England.

Every step you take and each mile under your belt will help children, young people and families across our region feel safe, supported and more hopeful about the future.

Signing up to race for Ormiston Families means you’ll pay just £15, over 60% less than the standard entry fee. And, as a condition of our charity entry, we kindly ask all of our runners to create a JustGiving page and aim to raise at least £200 to support our work with children, young people and families.

This will also help us track and celebrate your amazing progress – which we love to do!

Remember: Your effort today (and a fair bit of sweat, probably!) means a better future for someone in need.

The race-day experience:

The Larking Gowan Ipswich Half is always a show-stopper event, with amazing sights, sounds and good vibes to experience every year. You’ll get:

A scenic route throughout Ipswich town centre starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium – home of Ipswich Town FC
A vibrant atmosphere as Ipswich comes alive with supporters along the route and at the race village
A finisher’s goody bag, finishers medal and chip timing
Reps from Ormiston Families cheering you along the way!
A challenge suitable for runners of all abilities

What you’ll receive as part of Team Ormiston Families

What you’ll be taking on is no mean feat, so we want to ensure you’ll feel ready to take on the challenge and maximise your fundraising to help as many young people as possible. As part of Team Ormiston Families, you’ll get:

A branded Ormiston Families running vest
Fundraising tips, resources and encouragement
Support from our team throughout your training
Impactful stories to show you the difference you’ll be making
Troubleshooting advice and guidance on setting up your fundraising page

Just £20 can change a life…

£20 doesn’t seem like much, but it’s everything to the people we see every day.

Every £20 raised could help a child access a crucial initial assessment with one of our practitioners, help us see what aid they need and allow us to deliver a life-changing programme of support. For children affected by imprisonment, the death of a parent or loved one and those who are simply struggling to cope with their mental health, our services give them a lifeline to feel seen, heard, respected and empowered to manage their feelings.

That means, with £200 raised, you could be helping up to 10 young people get the help they need. Now.

So, on behalf of all of us – and the young people we support – thank you for yours.

Terms & Conditions for Charity Places

Please read before completing your registration for the Larking Gowan Ipswich Half Marathon 2027.

Organiser details
Ormiston Families is not the organiser of the Larking Gowan Ipswich Half Marathon 2027. The event is delivered and managed by Run for All, who are responsible for all race operations, safety, and final participant approval.
Registration fee and refunds
The £15 registration fee allows us to process your details and submit your application to Run for All. If Run for All cannot offer you a place, we will issue a full refund. Once your place is confirmed by Run for All, the registration fee becomes non‑refundable.
Minimum age
All runners must be 17 years old or over on race day.
Your fundraising expectations
It is a condition of accepting any charity space with Ormiston Families that you set up your JustGiving page within 2-weeks of accepting your place, so that our team can monitor and support your fundraising progress. Please be aware that your entry fee is discounted because the charity covers the balance of the RRP (£40.50). We therefore ask all runners to aim to raise £200 or more to support our work. Please note this target is not a condition of entry and you will not be automatically refused entry if you fail to reach this minimum; however, given our charity incurs costs for your space you may be asked to postpone the event if you are significantly under target to allow more time to fundraise and/or cover any shortfall in your event cost (RRP £40.50). Each case will be considered on it’s own merits, however.
Event terms
All participants must agree to and comply with Run for All’s event terms and conditions.
Photography and publicity By joining Team Ormiston Families, you consent to us using non‑identifying photos or content from the event for promotional purposes, unless you notify us otherwise.