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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
Oakland Marathon
Oakland, AlamedaLa Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
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Nantucket Half Marathon
Nantucket, MassachusettsSpooky Sprint- Rochester
Rochester, MinnesotaHot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Fort Wayne, IndianaSpooky Sprint- Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group
Wichita, KansasCannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Greensboro, North Carolina2026 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaMIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED
Springfield, MissouriFargo Mini Marathon
Fargo, North DakotaBaltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, MarylandAmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K
Atlantic City, New JerseyHot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
Bloomington, MinnesotaDay of the Dead Half Marathon - Houston
Houston, TexasUrban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K
Louisville, KentuckyHeart of Cool Trail Run
Cool, CaliforniaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (42)
Beavercreek, OhioHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pooler, GA (42)
Pooler, GeorgiaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaTwilight Red Rock 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Las Vegas, NevadaMother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
Kinston, North CarolinaI-35 Challenge
Kansas City, MissouriHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (42)
Fort Smith, ArkansasHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (42)
Ocala, FloridaHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
Wilmington, North CarolinaSadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, South CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)
Slidell, LouisianaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bradenton, FL (42)
Bradenton, FloridaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at DeBary, FL (42)
DeBary, FloridaHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Fort Pierce, FL (42)
Fort Pierce, FloridaSpooky Sprint - Omaha
Omaha, NebraskaRootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42)
Mobile, AlabamaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
Bettendorf, IowaTackle the Trail (TM)
Northeast, ConnecticutSUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON
BAY SHORE, New YorkSpooky Sprint- Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OklahomaIdaho Running Day
Boise, IdahoHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)
Williamsburg, VirginiaHaunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Hudson, FL (42)
Hudson, FloridaSpooky Sprint - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, 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.