Where does Goring Gap Run take place?

Goring Gap Run takes place in Reading, UK.

What distances does Goring Gap Run offer?

Entry options include: Ultra, Half Marathon.

How is Goring Gap Run rated by runners?

Goring Gap Run has an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 from 13 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Goring Gap Run like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Ideal for beginners (92% of reviews), Small & Intimate (50% of reviews), Remote Nature (50% of reviews), Flat & Fast (67% of reviews).

Goring Gap Run reviews

Name: Goring Gap Run
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Reading, UK
Rating: 4.66

Stuart M.

4.6

· 2026 Half Marathon ·

4th year in row for this event. Lovely scenery and an improvement on organisers from last few years. Always a fun run by the river

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Maria P.

4.8

· 2026 marathon ·

A really beautiful day out. The course is fantastic with lots of variety of terrain and always something new to look at. My favourite part of the course is the last 10k where there is a beautiful climb leading to gorgeous woodlands. Thanks to the organisers and volunteers for bei...

A really beautiful day out. The course is fantastic with lots of variety of terrain and always something new to look at. My favourite part of the course is the last 10k where there is a beautiful climb leading to gorgeous woodlands. Thanks to the organisers and volunteers for being so friendly and welcoming. Loved the dried fruit at the aid stations and became obsessed with the mango strips. Perfect to chew on and absolutely delicious. I'm hope to keep returning to this event as I enjoy it so much

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Stuart M.

4.7

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

Another enjoyable event. Nice to have a coffee van at the end!

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Richard M.

4.9

· 2023 Half Marathon ·

Definitely an undulating and challenging course, especially towards the end when you’re tired. The access road is long and one way with passing places so real care is needed. I’d consider doing it again.

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Stuart M.

4.4

· 2023 Half Marathon ·

First half marathon and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely course along the river and plenty of views to keep you going! Uphill slope in last few kms did for me 😂

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Chris J.

4.4

· 2023 Ultra ·

My first ultra, completing the set from the marathon and half-marathon the previous two years. My only slight gripe was that the decision on whether you had beaten the cut-off time was going to be after 14.1 miles, but I was advised further on that I had missed a time by 15 minut...

My first ultra, completing the set from the marathon and half-marathon the previous two years. My only slight gripe was that the decision on whether you had beaten the cut-off time was going to be after 14.1 miles, but I was advised further on that I had missed a time by 15 minutes. It was my fault because I had walked much of the intervening time. The event organiser was first class, interacting with the event WhatsApp group in the days leading up to the event, and in the following days.

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Olivier G.

4.5

· 2023 Ultra ·

Well organised, great location, well laid out and marshalled. Superb rest stops/drink/snack tables. And relativley well priced too. Good day out.

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Brian S.

4.4

· 2022 Ultra ·

A great first timers or PB ultra which was very well organised and on the day well marshalled by great volunteers and good aid stations placed at regular intervals. This is a figure of 8 type course where you run the first 12-14km down towards Reading and loop back up the other s...

A great first timers or PB ultra which was very well organised and on the day well marshalled by great volunteers and good aid stations placed at regular intervals. This is a figure of 8 type course where you run the first 12-14km down towards Reading and loop back up the other side of the Thames to the event village, then it's out up towards Oxford up one side and down the other. Lots of aid stations although I'd love to have seen more fruit like oranges and melon and less bottled water. In this day and age ultra runners should all be running with flasks for water so bottles seem very wasteful where a water bowser would have done. There were plenty of treats to keep you going and well stocked and friendly marshals along the course. There was food and drinks available to purchase at the end but again I'd like to have seen environmentally friendly vendors, two latte cups were not recyclable. Medals were very nice and bought a couple of very nice t-shirts because what ultra runner doesn't like to let everybody know they have run an ultra. Overall great day out.

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Chris J.

4.6

· 2022 Half Marathon ·

An event of two parts - ultra and half-marathon. I did the half and my girlfriend did the ultra. Lovely route, mainly along the Thames Path. There was very little crowd support due to it not taking place on closed roads, but the support from other participants, Marshalls and the ...

An event of two parts - ultra and half-marathon. I did the half and my girlfriend did the ultra. Lovely route, mainly along the Thames Path. There was very little crowd support due to it not taking place on closed roads, but the support from other participants, Marshalls and the people along the route was first class. The aid stations were well-stacked. I am hoping to return next year.

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Sarah M.

4.9

· 2022 Ultra ·

This was my second ultra and first time at this event. I’d signed up having seen them at the running show last year. The event itself was really well organised. The aid stations were well stocked with different items including tribe bars, crisps, chocolate, haribo and soreen. ...

This was my second ultra and first time at this event. I’d signed up having seen them at the running show last year. The event itself was really well organised. The aid stations were well stocked with different items including tribe bars, crisps, chocolate, haribo and soreen. The route was well marked and the majority suitable for road shoes (there was about a km of mud!). The marshals were excellent and although it was small there was a bit of support on the route. It was a shame it was raining as it meant the event village was a bit flat afterwards. Personally I’d have liked more pre race communication. I only had one email. It’s a small thing but I think more communication would have made me more excited in the lead up. I did come across a Facebook group which helped though.

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