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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 2025 - 2026 calendar below and use the “Refine” button above to fine-tune your search.
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Half Marathons 2025 - 2026
La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaMackinac Island Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile
Mackinac Island, MichiganEmerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Emerald Isle, North CarolinaHaunted 5K, & Half Marathon at Conservation Park, Panama City Beach, FL (43)
Panama City Beach, FloridaHaunted 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI (43)
Corunna, Michigan2025 Happy Girls Sisters
Sisters, OregonHaunted 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone, NC (43)
Boone, North CarolinaSpooky Sprint - Kansas City
Lee's Summit, MissouriChippewa Creek Challenge
Brecksville, OhioSadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, South CarolinaSpooky Sprint- Columbus
Columbus, OhioMalibu Moves: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Kids Run
Malibu, CaliforniaNashville 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Nashville, TennesseeSpooky Sprint-Austin
Austin, TexasHaunted 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Liberty Park, Spokane, WA (43)
Spokane, WashingtonRun Ocean Isle Beach 2025
Ocean Isle Beach, North CarolinaSpooky Sprint - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MichiganThe Innsbrook Half Marathon & 10k
Innsbrook, MissouriHaunted 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Clark's Creek Greenway, Charlotte, NC (43)
Charlotte, North CarolinaSpooky Sprint- Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GeorgiaTriple Lakes Trail Race
Greensboro, North CarolinaRun for the Bulls Race Series Presented by Poquoson Education Foundation
Poquoson, VirginiaRuntastic HAUNTED - Provo Canyon
Provo, UtahEVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay
Ellicottville, New YorkHaunted 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Lime Bluff Park, Hughesville, PA (43)
Hughesville, PennsylvaniaOcean State Rhode Races
Narragansett, Rhode IslandSpooky Sprint - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeBadwater presents Cape Fear Marathon & Half
Bald Head Island, North CarolinaSpooky Sprint - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MichiganSpooky Sprint- St. Louis
Maryland Heights, MissouriDuneland Half Marathon and 5K
Chesterton, IndianaTri-Cities Marathon
Richland, WashingtonSpooky Sprint Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OhioSpooky Sprint- Houston
Houston, TexasBig Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
New Orleans, LouisianaHaunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
Chicago, IllinoisThe Haunted Forest Marathon
Canal Fulton, OhioPie Gobbler 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Gemini Springs Park, DeBary, FL (44)
DeBary, FloridaHillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
Carlisle, IowaIPA 10K Brewfest Beer Mile Invitational
Sebastopol, Californiabg26.2 and Half Marathon & bg6000
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.