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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.

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Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k

Saturday, 12 Aug 2023

Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k

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Akron, Ohio

Participants

half marathon, 10k

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Alameda 10 Miler

Saturday, 26 Aug 2023

Alameda 10 Miler

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Alameda, California

Participants

10 miles, half marathon, 5k, 10k

Star4.5

(4 reviews)

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Great atmosphere
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Mt Nebo Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k

Saturday, 26 Aug 2023

Mt Nebo Marathon, Half, 10k & 5k

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Payson, Utah

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

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Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sunday, 17 Sept 2023

Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

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Fort Collins, Colorado

Participants

marathon, half marathon

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Rock ‘n’ Roll - San Jose

Saturday, 30 Sept 2023

Rock ‘n’ Roll - San Jose

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San Jose, California

Participants

5k, half marathon, 10k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Flat road
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Rock of Ages 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

Saturday, 30 Sept 2023

Rock of Ages 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

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Fort Worth, Texas

Participants

half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Arches Marathon and Half

Saturday, 7 Oct 2023

Arches Marathon and Half

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Moab, Utah

Participants

marathon, half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Boulderthon

Saturday, 7 Oct 2023

Boulderthon

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Boulder, Colorado

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Baltimore Running Festival

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023

Baltimore Running Festival

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Baltimore, Maryland

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Flat road
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Jeepers Creepers Run

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023

Jeepers Creepers Run

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Santa Clarita, California

Participants

half marathon, 10k, 5k

Star4

(38 reviews)

FilledTicket$55 – $110
Great atmosphereFlat road
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Oakland Running Festival

Thursday, 19 Oct 2023

Oakland Running Festival

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Oakland, California

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k

Star4.5

(2 reviews)

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Great atmosphereRoad
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Indiana Women's Half Marathon & 5k

Saturday, 21 Oct 2023

Indiana Women's Half Marathon & 5k

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Carmel, Indiana

Participants

half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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The Haunted Half - Salt Lake City

Saturday, 21 Oct 2023

The Haunted Half - Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Participants

half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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New England Half Marathon

Sunday, 22 Oct 2023

New England Half Marathon

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Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Participants

half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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The Haunted Half - Provo Canyon

Saturday, 28 Oct 2023

The Haunted Half - Provo Canyon

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Provo, Utah

Participants

half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Canyonlands Ultra

Saturday, 28 Oct 2023

Canyonlands Ultra

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Moab, Utah

Participants

half marathon, ultramarathon, marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Newburyport Half Marathon & Relay

Sunday, 29 Oct 2023

Newburyport Half Marathon & Relay

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Newburyport, Massachusetts

Participants

half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Carmax Richmond Half Marathon

Saturday, 11 Nov 2023

Carmax Richmond Half Marathon

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Richmond, Virginia

Participants

half marathon

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Road
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Manchester City Marathon

Sunday, 12 Nov 2023

Manchester City Marathon

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Manchester, New Hampshire

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
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Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon

Saturday, 18 Nov 2023

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Participants

half marathon

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2024 Surf City Marathon presented by 361°

Saturday, 3 Feb 2024

2024 Surf City Marathon presented by 361°

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Huntington Beach, California

Participants

marathon, half marathon, 5k

Star5

(1 reviews)

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Great atmosphereFlat road
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2024 Shamrock Run Portland

Sunday, 17 Mar 2024

2024 Shamrock Run Portland

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Portland, Oregon

Participants

half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Flat trail
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Oaktown Half Marathon, 5k & Kid's Race 2023

Saturday, 9 Sept 2023

Oaktown Half Marathon, 5k & Kid's Race 2023

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Oakland, California

Participants

half marathon, 5k

FilledTicketPrice TBC
Flat road
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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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