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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 DakotaNew York Flushing Meadows Corona Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Flushing, New YorkLa Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
La Jolla, CaliforniaOffer
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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49)
Beaumont, TexasHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)
Charlotte, North CarolinaHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (49)
Savannah, GeorgiaVCF 2027 Winter Running Training Teams
Richmond, VirginiaHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (49)
Williamsburg, VirginiaHoliday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (49)
Ocala, FloridaLOViT Marathon
Mount Ida, ArkansasHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Biglerville, PA (49)
Biglerville, PennsylvaniaWilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
Wilmington, North CarolinaSeasons's Greetings 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Long Beach, Los AngelesHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Venice, FL (49)
Venice, FloridaHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)
Rocky Mount, North CarolinaBrazos Bend 100
Needville, TexasHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (49)
Beavercreek, OhioHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jacksonville, FL (49)
Jacksonville, FloridaRehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, DelawareFrosty Half-Marathon
Raynham, MassachusettsTopo Trail Marathon Races
Bethel, OhioRock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!
Pueblo, ColoradoHappy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race
Gloucester, MassachusettsFredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon
Fredericksburg, VirginiaJingle Bell 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon
Valencia, Los AngelesTidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay
Chesapeake, VirginiaCaloosa Fest
Alva, FloridaLast Call 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon
Waukesha, WisconsinJingle Bell Jog – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
Long Beach, California2026 Little Debbie® Christmas Tree Cake Run
Ooltewah, TennesseeMerry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Long Beach, CaliforniaBound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota
Sarasota, FloridaWhite Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeSanta Hustle Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IndianaJingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K
Haverhill, MassachusettsDirty South Trail Races
Knoxville, TennesseeKiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island, South CarolinaHoliday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (50)
Richmond, KentuckyHoliday Half Marathon, 10K (6.65 miles), 5K, Fun Run (0.88 miles)
Goleta, CaliforniaHoliday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at York, PA (50)
York, PennsylvaniaRun for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON
Houston, TexasHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)
Bowling Green, Kentucky
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.