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Running a good half marathon time is something every runner has on their 'To-Do' list. Whether it’s a trail race or a road race, a 13.1 mile half marathon is the natural next step up from 10k, and one of the classic benchmarks to test yourself against. It's long enough to be a true test of fitness, stamina, pacing, form, and mental strength but short enough to be within reach of anyone willing to train consistently for a couple of months.
Our US Half Marathon calendar contains everything from small, community half marathons organized half marathons to some of the biggest races on the planet the Brooklyn Half - which attracts over 25,000 runners and is part of the Five Boroughs series.
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So whether you’re after a low-key half marathon near you or the excitement of a major event in Texas, California, New York, and Florida or beyond, check out our comprehensive 2026 - 2027 calendar below and use the “Refine” button above to fine-tune your search.
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Half Marathons 2026 - 2027
Life Time Phoenix Half Marathon & 10K
Phoenix, ArizonaLa Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
La Jolla, CaliforniaOffer
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Bank of American Chicago Marathon
Chicago, CookTime Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - St. Paul
St. Paul, MinnesotaSarasota Half Marathon
Sarasota, FloridaNew Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Deland, FL (02)
Deland, FloridaBigfoot Classic - Galveston
Galveston, TexasNew Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (02)
Cedar Rapids, IowaChilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New MexicoHalf Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club
Anniston, AlabamaChilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson
Tucson, ArizonaWinter Night Trail Run
Indianapolis, IndianaBigfoot Classic - Austin
Pflugerville, TexasWoolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon
Greenbrier, ArkansasSan Diego 50 & Trail Runs
Escondido, CaliforniaNew Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at York, PA (02)
York, PennsylvaniaFreeze Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeChilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
Sugar Hill, GeorgiaRunning From Yeti - Memphis, TN
Memphis, TennesseeAll-Out Polar Prowl
Arvada, ColoradoNew Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Largo, FL (02)
Largo, FloridaRed Nose Half Marathon
Columbus, GeorgiaNorth Park Half Marathon
Allison Park, PennsylvaniaBigfoot Classic - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TexasTime Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MichiganTime Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville
Bentonville, ArkansasTime Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing
Lansing, MichiganTime Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio
New Braunfels, TexasChilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New MexicoChilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix
Phoenix, ArizonaTime Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester
Rochester, MinnesotaMobile Marathon
Mobile, AlabamaThe Cookie Classic - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
Long Beach, CaliforniaBigfoot Classic - San Antonio
San Antonio, TexasMLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
Austin, TexasSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaShark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
New Smyrna Beach, FloridaMLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaTime Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - Shreveport
Bossier City, LouisianaThe Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
Daufuskie Island, South CarolinaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IllinoisThe Stick Season Trail Run and Series
Glencoe, MissouriMLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, Illinois
How long is a half marathon?
How long is a half marathon?
Half marathon races are 13.1 miles or 21 kilometers, exactly half the distance of a full 26.2 miles or 42.2 km Marathon race. The average finishing time for a half in the US is around 1:55 with more seasoned runners often pushing for 1 hour 30 minutes or less. This makes half marathons the perfect choice for runners looking to step up to a new challenge from 10k races and an important milestone for those on their way to running a full marathon.
How long does it take to train for a half marathon?
How long does it take to train for a half marathon?
Half marathons count as the shortest ‘long-distance’ run, so training thoroughly is certainly advised before you arrive on race day. It usually takes around 8 weeks to prepare for a half marathon if you are used to running shorter distances. It is really important to build slowly to avoid injury and we’d recommend finding an easy-to-follow training plan to keep you on track.
Do I need to run every day to train for a half marathon?
Do I need to run every day to train for a half marathon?
Getting some miles under your belt is important before you take part in a half marathon race, but overtraining is a common mistake made by less experienced runners looking to make the step up from 5K runs. Slowly building your fitness and endurance with rest days to recover is the best way to ensure success when you hit the starting line.