Berkeley Half Marathon
Berkeley Half Marathon offers a challenging, USATF-certified course with strong community support.
Race Date
Nov 15, 2026
Location
Berkeley, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run | kids run
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 34,535
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Berkeley Half Marathon, first run in 2013 and now in its 13th year, draws thousands of runners from across the U.S. to its USATF-certified course. Recent editions have seen around 3,400 finishers, with a growing field and a loyal ~22% repeat-runner rate, indicating a well-loved event.
The course is known for its challenging climbs, particularly in the first few miles, followed by a significant downhill section and then mostly flat terrain for the remainder of the race. This profile, combined with paved roads that can sometimes present potholes, offers a dynamic running experience.
Runners consistently praise the strong community support and fun atmosphere on race day. The event, which also includes 10K and 5K options, provides a rewarding experience for participants seeking a demanding yet engaging half marathon.
Race-provided description
Join thousands in celebrating the beauty of Berkeley at the 2026 Berkeley Half Marathon on Sunday, November 15th. Run our USATF-certified Half Marathon, 10K or 5K Course!
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
+0.14 m
Separation
0.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA18024DT
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9710 years running
~2,720 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 29 states
winner 1:09:55
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 34,535 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
34,535
Median time
2:04:37
Latest turnout
3,394
States
45
Turnout by year
2015–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Berkeley Half Marathon?
The Berkeley Half Marathon is held on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Where does the Berkeley Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Berkeley, California.
What distances does the Berkeley Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run | kids run.
Is the Berkeley Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Berkeley Half Marathon is a hilly, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Berkeley Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 34,535 runners who have completed the Berkeley Half Marathon.
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