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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
Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon
New Rochelle, New YorkMedal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at DeBary, FL (25)
DeBary, Florida2026 Happy Girls Sisters
Sisters, OregonHelping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
Muscle Shoals, AlabamaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Homestead, FL (43)
Homestead, FloridaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (43)
Olympia, WashingtonPumpkinpalooza Trail Run
College Station, TexasHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (43)
Gadsden, AlabamaThe Great Pumpkin Run
Portland, OregonHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Camas, WA (43)
Camas, WashingtonMalibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K
Malibu, CaliforniaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Oklahoma City, OK (43)
Oklahoma City, OklahomaEVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay
Ellicottville, New YorkEnd of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler
Waterfall, PennsylvaniaRun Ocean Isle Beach 2026
Ocean Isle Beach, North CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Hughesville, PA (43)
Hughesville, PennsylvaniaHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Largo, FL (43)
Largo, FloridaSpooky Sprint Cincinnati
Hamilton, OhioHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deltona, FL (43)
Deltona, FloridaHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Cypress, TX (43)
Cypress, TexasMackinac Island Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile
Mackinac Island, MichiganHaunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)
Boone, North CarolinaSpooky Sprint- Houston
Houston, TexasCity of Colleges Half Marathon
Conway, ArkansasHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (43)
Montgomery, AlabamaSpinx Run Fest
Greenville, South CarolinaNashville 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Nashville, TennesseeMonster Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Long Beach, Los AngelesSpooky Sprint- St. Louis
St. Louis, MissouriRenfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K
Mount Vernon, KentuckyHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Naples, FL (43)
Naples, FloridaMichigan Monster Dash
Milford, MichiganSpooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
Shorewood, IllinoisSpooky Sprint - Kansas City
Lee's Summit, MissouriSpooky Sprint- Lansing
Lansing, MichiganReservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Runs & Family Stroll
WESTON, ConnecticutDay of the Dead Half Marathon - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OklahomaBig Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
New Orleans, LouisianaLittle Batty Trail Runs
Nancy, KentuckyHalloween Hustle
Coeur d'Alene, IdahoOcean State Rhode Races
Narragansett, Rhode IslandUTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
Houston, Texas
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.