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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
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon
Keystone, South DakotaRunThrough Staten Island at Freshkills Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Staten Island, New YorkLa Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
La Jolla, CaliforniaOffer
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The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan
Yellow Springs, OhioHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (41)
Branson, MissouriBreckenridge RunFest
Breckenridge, ColoradoDay of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas
Dallas, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)
Concord, North CarolinaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TexasBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IllinoisCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaLewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run
Salem, VirginiaBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix, ArizonaWillie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
Lubbock, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at York, PA (41)
York, PennsylvaniaFreedom's Run
Shepherdstown, West VirginiaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA
Centennial, ColoradoBattle of Hillotes Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Helotes, BexarBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TexasCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TexasThe Driftless Half Marathon
Lansing, IowaHot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Lansing, MichiganBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaSandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K
Vandalia, MichiganHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41)
Gadsden, AlabamaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (41)
Royal Palm Beach, FloridaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA
Centennial, ColoradoCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaLake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Lake Placid, New YorkHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (41)
Olympia, WashingtonRush Creek Stampede
Cambridge, IdahoBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TexasHayden Lake Marathon
Hayden Lake, IdahoSauk Valley Apple Cider Run
Rock Falls, IllinoisCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MissouriAutumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • 5-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra (Last Runner & Last Rucker Standing)
Bastrop, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Sapulpa, OK (41)
Sapulpa, OklahomaBagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Mateo, CaliforniaGandy Dancer Marathon
Luck, Wisconsin
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.