View on mapHalf Marathons in New South Wales
View on map- Lake Macquarie Running Festival30AUG2020
Lake Macquarie Running Festival
Half Marathon ‧ Newcastle13.1 mi • 6.5 mi • 2.5 mi - Jabulani Challenge4APR2020
Jabulani Challenge
Running ‧ Sydney28.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.5 mi - Kowen Trail Run: New Year’s Resolution Run19JAN2020
Kowen Trail Run: New Year’s Resolution Run
Half Marathon ‧ Wamboin13.1 mi • 7.5 mi - Bendigo Bank Coffs Harbour Running Festival13SEP2020
Bendigo Bank Coffs Harbour Running Festival
Running ‧ Coffs Harbour13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.9 mi - Lamington Eco Challenge8AUG2020
Lamington Eco Challenge
Half Marathon ‧ O'Reilly26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.3 mi - Mansfield Half Marathon And Fun Run25OCT2020
Mansfield Half Marathon And Fun Run
Running ‧ Mansfield13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi - Australian Running Festival4APR2020
Australian Running Festival
Running ‧ Canberra31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 miAUD $40 - AUD $60 - Kowen Trail Run21JUN2020
Kowen Trail Run
Half Marathon ‧ Wamboin26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.5 mi - Jabulani Challenge4APR2020
Jabulani Challenge
Running ‧ Sydney28.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.5 mi - The Georges River Festival of the Feet12JUL2020
The Georges River Festival of the Feet
Half Marathon ‧ Sydney13.1 mi • 8.7 mi • 4.3 mi • 1.9 mi - Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Sydney3JUL2020
Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Sydney
Half Marathon ‧ Sydney26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 8.7 mi • 4.3 mi - Western Sydney Marathon30MAY2020
Western Sydney Marathon
Running ‧ Sydney26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi - Ultra Trail Australia: PACE 2215MAY2020
Ultra Trail Australia: PACE 22
Half Marathon ‧ Wentworth Falls13.1 miAUD $145 - Lamington Classic24OCT2020
Lamington Classic
Half Marathon ‧ O'Reilly26.2 mi • 13.1 mi - Bay to Bay Running Festival14JUN2020
Bay to Bay Running Festival
Running ‧ Woy Woy13.1 mi • 7.5 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.9 mi - Mount Buller Skyrun5APR2020
Mount Buller Skyrun
Running ‧ Mount Buller28.0 mi • 22.4 mi • 13.1 mi - Three Bridges Run1NOV2020
Three Bridges Run
Running ‧ Sydney17.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi • 3.1 mi - Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival26JUL2020
Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival
Running ‧ Sydney26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 miAUD $70 - Cohuna Bridge to Bridge1MAR2020
Cohuna Bridge to Bridge
Half Marathon ‧ Cohuna13.1 mi • 7.8 mi • 4.0 mi - Amie St Clair - Lap the Lake15MAR2020
Amie St Clair - Lap the Lake
Half Marathon ‧ Lake Albert13.1 mi • 6.8 mi • 3.4 mi - Weston Creek Half Marathon15MAR2020
Weston Creek Half Marathon
Running ‧ Weston13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Run The Course9MAR2020
Run The Course
Half Marathon ‧ Seymour13.1 mi • 4.7 mi • 2.2 mi - Murray Marathon Festival29MAR2020
Murray Marathon Festival
Half Marathon ‧ South Albury26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.5 mi • 1.2 mi - Bathurst Half Marathon3MAY2020
Bathurst Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bathurst13.1 mi • 6.2 mi
About Half Marathons in New South Wales
Half marathons (13.1 miles) are among the most popular running events in NSW. NSW has it's fair share of standalone half marathons, and there are some great running festivals, like the Sydney Running Festival and Newcastle Running Festival, with bands and cheering crowds. Then smaller events such as Port Macquarie Running Festival, where the half marathon is the main event.
If you've run a few of these events and are feeling pretty comfortable, check out the marathons in New South Wales, or if you feel you need some practice then 10k runs could be the ideal event.
What are the best half marathons?
It's worth noting that these events are very popular and sell out very quickly, or require ballot entry so get your name in fast. The SMH Half has a cap of 10,500 participants and applications usually close a couple of weeks before race day. On the other hand, if NSW just isn't enough and you're looking to travel the world, take a look at our pick of the World's Top 12 Half Marathons and see where it takes you.
How far is a half marathon?
A half marathon is, you guessed it, half the length of a marathon at 13.1 miles. The average Aussie man can expect to finish in 1h51m, and 2h05m for women, which is a lot faster than the global average. If you're wondering how you might fare against the worlds best: the men's world record for a half marathon is held by Kenyan Abraham Kiptum at a scorching 58m18s, and the women's record is a blistering 64m51s, set by Joyciline Jepkosgei, also from Kenya. Both set at the apparently super speedy Valencia Half Marathon in Spain.
How long do I need to train for a half marathon?
Generally speaking, 8 weeks is enough to train yourself up to half marathon fitness. The best way to ensure you do this efficiently is to follow a training plan. This will help you to build gradually, and also remind you to taper off just before the race, so you're fresh. If you want to add some real motivation to your training, ask a friend along, no more snoozing that alarm!