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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
La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
La Jolla, CaliforniaOffer
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Labor Day Triple
Winter Park, FloridaSpooky Sprint - Louisville
Louisville, KentuckyHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (40)
Knoxville, TennesseeHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (40)
Mobile, AlabamaRun the Platte Half / 10K / 5K
Springfield, NebraskaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Longview, TX (40)
Longview, TexasPacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K
San DiegoSpooky Sprint - Denver
Littleton, ColoradoHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (40)
Grand Ledge, MichiganHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (40)
Piedmont, AlabamaBalloon Run
Albuquerque, New MexicoJELL-O® Half Marathon & 7K
Le Roy, New YorkSpooky Sprint - Little Rock
North Little Rock, ArkansasBellin Women's Half Marathon & 5K
Green Bay, WisconsinGuthrie Wineglass Marathon, Wegmans Wineglass Half Marathon & Williams Toyota Wineglass 5K
Corning, New YorkIrving Oktoberfest Half Marathon
Irving, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (40)
Fort Smith, ArkansasGirdwood Marathon 2026
Girdwood, AlaskaSleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Empire, MichiganMilwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k
MilwaukeeSpooky Sprint- Cleveland
Brecksville, OhioS'more Fun Trail Run
Baraboo, WisconsinMean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Canoga Park, CaliforniaSpooky Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Long Beach, Los AngelesHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (40)
Temple, TexasHaunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)
Hickory, North CarolinaThe Bay Ridge Half Marathon!
Brooklyn, New YorkSpooky Sprint - Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ArkansasPoulsbo Half Marathon & 10k
Poulsbo, WashingtonNapa Half Marathon
Napa, CaliforniaPink October
Tyler, TexasBack Roads Half & 10k
Red Lodge, MontanaSpooky Sprint - Springfield
Willard, MissouriOCNJ Half Marathon
Ocean City, Cape MayGreenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Leetonia, OhioThe JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K
Jersey City, New JerseyCary Greenways Tour
Cary, North Carolina9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026
Hillsborough, North CarolinaOktoberfest Runs @ Stony Creek
Shelby Township, MichiganRedding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026
Redding, CaliforniaSpooky Sprint - Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
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.