Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
- Date Sat 7th February 2026 - Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Murphysboro, Illinois
- Price $28.42 - $65.86
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready to soar at the 20th annual Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon, taking place from February 7th to February 15th, 2026, in the charming city of Murphysboro, Jackson! This exciting event promises an unforgettable experience as participants tackle the scenic half marathon course at the Southern Illinois Airport. Emphasizing sustainability, this year’s race will be a cupless event, with friendly volunteers on hand to fill your water bottles, ensuring a smooth and eco-friendly hydration experience.
All finishers will be rewarded with a custom Finishers Medal, and there will be special awards for the top three overall male and female runners. With age group awards spanning from 19 and under to 70 and over, everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive a traditional hooded sweatshirt if you register by January 29th—an upgrade to a limited edition full-zip sweatshirt is also available! Lace up your running shoes and join the fun of the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon—it's an event you won’t want to miss!
All finishers will be rewarded with a custom Finishers Medal, and there will be special awards for the top three overall male and female runners. With age group awards spanning from 19 and under to 70 and over, everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive a traditional hooded sweatshirt if you register by January 29th—an upgrade to a limited edition full-zip sweatshirt is also available! Lace up your running shoes and join the fun of the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon—it's an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE PROUD TO BE A CUPLESS EVENT! CUPS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT AID STATIONS; INSTEAD, WE WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS WITH WATER PITCHERS TO EASILY FILL YOUR BOTTLES.
JOIN US FOR THE 20TH RUNNING OF OUR HALF MARATHON AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT IN MURPHYSBORO.
All finishers receive a custom Finishers Medal!
Top 3 overall male and female receive special awards. Age group awards for both male and female are 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. **Placings will be based off gun time.
***REGISTRATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 29TH TO RECEIVE A HOODED SWEATSHIRT!!! HOODIES NOT PICKED UP BY THE END OF THE RACE WILL NOT BE HELD.***
IF REGISTERED IN TIME TO RECEIVE A HOODED SWEATSHIRT PLEASE NOTE A TRADITIONAL HOODED SWEATSHIRT IS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION. FOR ADDITIONAL AMOUNT, IF DESIRED YOU CAN UPGRADE TO THE LIMITED EDITION FULL-ZIP. WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE SELECT DESIRED OPTION AND SIZE.
WANT BOTH?! NO WORRIES! THERE WILL BE AN OPTION TO ADD ON AN EXTRA HOODIE PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION.
*See EVENT INFO for more information on the Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon
JOIN US FOR THE 20TH RUNNING OF OUR HALF MARATHON AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT IN MURPHYSBORO.
All finishers receive a custom Finishers Medal!
Top 3 overall male and female receive special awards. Age group awards for both male and female are 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. **Placings will be based off gun time.
***REGISTRATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 29TH TO RECEIVE A HOODED SWEATSHIRT!!! HOODIES NOT PICKED UP BY THE END OF THE RACE WILL NOT BE HELD.***
IF REGISTERED IN TIME TO RECEIVE A HOODED SWEATSHIRT PLEASE NOTE A TRADITIONAL HOODED SWEATSHIRT IS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION. FOR ADDITIONAL AMOUNT, IF DESIRED YOU CAN UPGRADE TO THE LIMITED EDITION FULL-ZIP. WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE SELECT DESIRED OPTION AND SIZE.
WANT BOTH?! NO WORRIES! THERE WILL BE AN OPTION TO ADD ON AN EXTRA HOODIE PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION.
*See EVENT INFO for more information on the Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon
Races
-
1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.86 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 14th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$65.86
-
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $5.16 Fee & Hoodie
$55.16
Unable to be here on race day? You can now participate in our Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon run on a treadmill, around your neighborhood or any course of your choosing. Simply run 13.1 miles between 2/7/26 to 2/15/26 and receive your custom finishers medal and hooded sweatshirt! Instructions to submit times will emailed to you. -
Hoodie Only (Must Pickup at Packet Pickup)
Incl. $3.42 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 14th February 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$28.42
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Airport Hanger 600 N. Airport Rd, HANGER 1, Murphysboro, 62966, IL, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
