Find your next half marathon adventure.
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
3.3M+
Searchable by name
Every race scored.
No paid placement.
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 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
The Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay have been a fixture since 1992, drawing approximately 4,652 finishers in recent years, with a loyal 21% repeat runner rate. Runners travel from around 57 states to experience this USATF-certified course, known for its scenic beauty and potential for personal bests.
An editorial guide, by runners who ran it.
Read the guideTag taxonomy
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.
Jan 9, 2027
Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
Sugar Hill, GA
Dec 12, 2026
White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Jan 10, 2027
Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Jan 1, 2027
New Years Day 5k & Half Marathon
Cumming, GA
Jun 5, 2027
Kahakuloa Half Marathon & Relays
Kahakuloa, HI
Nov 7, 2027
Alpharetta Women's Half Marathon & 5K
Alpharetta, GA
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.
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
roadRehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Race date
Dec 5
Pick a state.
See its halves.
Browse the country one state at a time. Tap a state to see what's coming up, what's well-rated, and what other runners ran there last year.
Latest from HalfRuns News.
Race spotlights, state-by-state guides, and data stories from across the U.S. half marathon scene.
Today on HalfRunsToday on HalfRuns: Galena & InFirst Results In
Fresh finisher results from Galena River Fall and InFirst Bank Veteran's races, plus four new photo galleries including two Rhode Island 2027 races.
Nov 6, 2026
Read
State HighlightUpcoming Half Marathons in Georgia: Nov 2026–Jan 2027
Four upcoming half marathons in Georgia, from Thanksgiving races in Atlanta and Cumming to a January race in Warner Robins. Find your next start line.
Nov 5, 2026
ReadRace SpotlightRehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon Spotlight
The Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon runs December 5, 2026 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Flat, certified, and worth planning around.
Nov 5, 2026
Read