Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
- Date Sat 31st January 2026 - Sun 8th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Murphysboro, Illinois
- Price $28.33 - $55.02
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to soar at the 20th annual Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon, taking place from January 31 to February 8, 2026, in the beautiful Murphysboro, Jackson area! This exciting event will be hosted at the Southern Illinois Airport, where participants can enjoy the thrill of running a half marathon while embracing a sustainable, cup-less approach. Instead of traditional cups at aid stations, dedicated volunteers will be on hand with water pitchers to refill your bottles, making it a refreshing experience.
All finishers will take home a custom Finishers Medal, and the top three overall male and female runners will receive special awards, along with age group awards spanning from 19 and under to 70 and over. Don’t miss your chance to register by January 23rd to secure a cozy hooded sweatshirt included with your entry. Elevate your race experience and consider upgrading to the limited edition full-zip hoodie as well. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your journey, the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon promises an unforgettable experience filled with fun, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
All finishers will take home a custom Finishers Medal, and the top three overall male and female runners will receive special awards, along with age group awards spanning from 19 and under to 70 and over. Don’t miss your chance to register by January 23rd to secure a cozy hooded sweatshirt included with your entry. Elevate your race experience and consider upgrading to the limited edition full-zip hoodie as well. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your journey, the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon promises an unforgettable experience filled with fun, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
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 23RD 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 23RD 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
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1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.02 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$55.02
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $5.02 Fee & Hoodie
$55.02
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 1/31/25 to 2/8/25 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. $3.33 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 7th February 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$28.33
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