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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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Ocean View Half Marathon & 5K
Ipswich, MassachusettsColt State Park Half Marathon
Bristol, Rhode IslandLouisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Louisville, KentuckyDía de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Long beach, CaliforniaALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
Albuquerque, New MexicoInFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Blairsville, PennsylvaniaTurkey Trails- Cleveland
Cleveland, OhioThe Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR November
Roland, ArkansasGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Stillwater, OK (44)
Stillwater, OklahomaGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at James Wilson Park, Temple, TX (45)
Temple, TexasGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Ben Geren Regional Park, Fort Smith, AR (44S30)
Fort Smith, ArkansasGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Biglerville, PA (45)
Biglerville, PennsylvaniaTurkey Trails - Little Rock
North Little Rock, ArkansasGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)
Charlotte, North CarolinaGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Medal of Honor Park, Mobile, AL (45S40)
Mobile, AlabamaGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (44)
Longview, TexasTurkey Trails- Denver
Denver, ColoradoLake Chabot Trail Run
Castro Valley, CaliforniaGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Piedmont Park, Piedmont, AL (45S30)
Piedmont, AlabamaBobcat
Glouster, OhioBeer City Half™ OC
Santa Ana, CaliforniaSchaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
Germantown, MarylandGobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Tallahassee, FL (45)
Tallahassee, FloridaHillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
Carlisle, IowaPocantico Hills Races
Tarrytown, New YorkRun Like A Nut
Florence, South CarolinaGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Venice, FL (45)
Venice, FloridaThe New Yorker Half, 10K, and 5K Shake Out
Forest Hills, New YorkIowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock
Coon Rapids, IowaScott Sterrett Memorial Races
Cedar Falls, IowaRed, White, & Blue
Aubrey, TexasGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1 at Columbus, GA (46)
Columbus, GeorgiaTurkey Trails- St. Paul
St. Paul, MinnesotaGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45)
Knoxville, TennesseeTurkey Trails Louisville
Louisville, KentuckyGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (45)
Gadsden, AlabamaPonderosa Polar Challenge 2026
Orderville, Utah6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K
Mineral Wells, TexasGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (40)
Springdale, ArkansasGobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (45)
Hickory, North Carolina
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.