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USA Half Marathons: 2022 - 2023
A half-marathon is a running event over a distance of 13.1 miles or 21.1km. It is a hugely popular distance, and its popularity is only growing. There are over 2,800 half-marathons in the USA each year, with over 1.9 million competitors taking part. Most major American cities host a half-marathon race, and these events often attract big crowds and a festival atmosphere. Other events are more rural, making the most of America's stunning scenery. They can take place along coasts, across deserts, or in mountains and national parks. Wherever you are, there are sure to be breathtaking views to take your mind off the running! People running their first half-marathon might want to aim for under 2 hours, while those who are experienced runners can set themselves the prestigious challenge of running a half marathon in under an hour and a half (90 minutes). A half-marathon tends to burn anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 calories, so it's a great workout.
Saturday, 3 Feb 2024
2024 Surf City Marathon presented by 361°
Huntington Beach, California
marathon, half marathon, 5k
(1 reviews)
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Valencia Trail Race
Santa Clarita, California
10k, ultramarathon, half marathon
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
Sugar Daddy Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Santa Clarita, California
half marathon, 5k, 10k
(1 reviews)
Saturday, 21 Oct 2023
SPACEROCK Trail Race
Agua Dulce, California
half marathon, 5k, 10k
(2 reviews)
Saturday, 1 Apr 2023
Folsom Lake Falcon Crest Trail Run
El Dorado Hills, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday, 8 Apr 2023
Santa Teresa King Richard Annual Trail Run
San Jose, California
5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon
Saturday, 8 Apr 2023
Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K
Commerce Charter Township, Michigan
half marathon, 10k
Friday, 14 Apr 2023
Havasu Half Marathon & 5k
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
5k, half marathon
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
All-Out Beat the Heat
Westminster, Colorado
marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
5k, half marathon
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Boulder Rez Half Marathon
Boulder, Colorado
10k, half marathon, 5k, marathon
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
California Gold Rush Trail Run
Coloma, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Purple Run - 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Las Vegas, Nevada
5k, 10k, half marathon
Sunday, 16 Apr 2023
Cheap Marathon and Half Marathon
Derry, New Hampshire
half marathon, marathon
Sunday, 16 Apr 2023
Spring Fling Prairie Dog Half, 10k & 5k - Arvada
Arvada, Colorado
half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 22 Apr 2023
Rock ‘n’ Roll - Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
marathon, half marathon, 5k
Sunday, 23 Apr 2023
Delaware Marathon Running Festival
Wilmington, Delaware
marathon, half marathon, 5k
What are the best half marathons?
If you enjoy cheering crowds and closed roads, then the big city half marathons are the ones for you. The Gasparilla Distance Classic and New York Half Marathon are great city races that take place in the early spring. Some of the hotter states avoid placing the big events during the summer months, however, racing resumes throughout the rest of the year. The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Walt Disney World Half, and Surf City Marathon and Half are among the biggest and best events to attend. Make sure to be ready when the tickets are released as they'll sell out fast.
Continuing the trend of exploring the big events, if you have an appetite for travel take a look at our rundown of the World's Top 12 Half Marathons for what could be the race of your life. On the other hand, if locally organized events with a sense of community are more your thing, browse the hundreds of smaller races all over the country organized by local running clubs and race directors.
How long will it take me to run a half marathon?
A half marathon at 13.1 miles is unsurprisingly exactly half the length of a marathon. The men's world record for a half marathon is 58m18s and is held by Kenyan Abraham Kiptum and the women's record is 64m51s, set by Joyciline Jepkosgei. The records were set at the Copenhagen Half Marathon in Denmark and the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain respectively. Don't expect to be challenging Abraham or Joyciline anytime soon, thankfully the average half marathon time for men is a little under the 2-hour mark, and for women a little over.
How long do I need to train for a half marathon?
Training for a half marathon takes time, as with any long-distance event. We recommend following our 8-week training plan. Build up slowly to avoid injury, especially if you weren't doing much exercise before you started training. If this is the case, you may want to extend the training programme by 2-4 weeks, and you'll have to stick to it if you want to smash your goals on race day. It'll be tough, but we promise that when you cross that finish line, it'll be worth it. If you feel ready to make the jump to the full 26.2 miles, check out our list of US marathons, or if you're after something shorter or want a training race, here is our calendar of 10k runs.
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