About us

The Heron Half Marathon is proudly organised by the Royal Navy Athletics Association (RNAA), an association made up of serving personnel & civil servants, that is responsible for promoting, developing, and supporting athletics & running (including road running, cross country and more) across the Royal Navy.

The RNAA plays a central role in encouraging participation at all levels, from grassroots runners to elite runners representing the Royal Navy nationally and internationally. The Association exists not only to encourage competition, but also to promote fitness, resilience, and wellbeing throughout the Naval Service.

The RNAA's goal is to organise a race that is professionally run, welcoming, and accessible to both service personnel and civilian runners, from a position of genuine passion for the sport.