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A friendly guide to every half in the U.S. — what to expect on the course, how it actually went last year, and the runners who showed up.
Races covered
4K+
Across all 50 states
Finish results
31M+
From past race years
Runners indexed
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We rate every half marathon on what actually matters — how long it's been around, how many people run it, the course, how far runners travel, the competition up front, and the weather. One score out of 100. No race can pay to rank higher.
80+Storied races people come back to. Strong field, lovely course, well run.
Runner Favorite8860+Solidly above the pack on the things that make a half worth doing.
Standout6840+A real, well-run race. Not a destination, but a perfectly good day out.
Solid Pick48Real results, not just a race calendar.
Every race page shows the actual finish-time spread from past years and how it breaks down by age and gender — so you know what 13.1 looks like at that race, not in the abstract.
And you can look up any runnerto see their half history, PRs, and the states they've checked off.
2026 finishers · Rose Bowl Half
What 13.1 looked like last year.
Half the field finished under 2:24:07. The fastest came through in 1:08:07.
What it's actually like to run.
We write a magazine-voice guide for every race worth writing about — over a thousand of them. What the course feels like at mile 9, whether the post-race spread is any good, what the crowd looks like in the rain.
Every guide is tagged with the things that shape race day — scenery, terrain, vibe — so you can browse by what you're in the mood for.
Editor's pick
2027 Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & Charity 5K
The Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, first run in 1996, has grown into a beloved New England running institution. Now in its 29th year, this event attracts nearly 4,000 finishers, with runners traveling from approximately 42 states, eager to tackle a certified, net-downhill course that's a proven PR magnet.
An editorial guide, by runners who ran it.
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Scenery
Terrain
Vibe
Fresh on the calendar.
New race dates we found in the last two weeks. Grab a spot early, or just start daydreaming about next season.
Oct 3, 2027
Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
Portland, ME
Oct 24, 2027
7 Bridges Marathon & 4 Bridges Half Marathon
Chattanooga, TN
Oct 23, 2027
Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Emerald Isle, NC
Oct 15, 2027
Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon
Albany, NY
May 15, 2027
Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon
Marion, IA
Jul 17, 2027
Too Hot To Handle 5K, 10K & Half
Dallas, TX
The halves worth waking up early for.
A live cut of our highest-scoring half marathons with an upcoming date — ranked by the quality score, so the best races rise to the top no matter who's paying.
road2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
Portland, ME
Race date
Oct 3
roadRose Bowl Half Marathon
Pasadena, CA
Race date
Jan 17
roadBerkeley Half Marathon
Berkeley, CA
Race date
Nov 15
roadBig Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
Gulf Shores, AL
Race date
Jan 30
mixedGobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Overland Park, KS
Race date
Nov 22
roadMO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K
Saint Charles, MO
Race date
Nov 8
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Race spotlights, state-by-state guides, and data stories from across the U.S. half marathon scene.
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