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Half Marathons in the United States

The best half marathons for 2026 and 2027. Each page includes course details, weather outlook, and a recommended training plan matched to your race date.

2026 Races25 events

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Disney Half Marathon

January 10, 2026
Orlando, FL
~58°F on race day
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Disneyland Half Marathon

January 11, 2026
Anaheim, CA
~55°F on race day
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Charleston Half Marathon

January 17, 2026
Charleston, SC
~48°F on race day
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Houston Half Marathon

January 18, 2026
Houston, TX
~50°F on race day
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Rose Bowl Half Marathon

January 18, 2026
Pasadena, CA
~55°F on race day
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Miami Half Marathon

February 1, 2026
Miami, FL
~70°F on race day
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Surf City Half Marathon

February 1, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA
~58°F on race day
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hilly

Austin Half Marathon

February 15, 2026
Austin, TX
~55°F on race day
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Princess Half Marathon

February 22, 2026
Orlando, FL
~62°F on race day
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Gasparilla Half Marathon

February 28, 2026
Tampa, FL
~65°F on race day
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San Diego Half Marathon

March 8, 2026
San Diego, CA
~60°F on race day
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LA Half Marathon

March 8, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
~62°F on race day
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DC Half Marathon

March 14, 2026
Washington, DC
~50°F on race day
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hilly

NYC Half Marathon

March 15, 2026
New York, NY
~45°F on race day
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hilly

United Airlines Half Marathon

March 15, 2026
New York, NY
~45°F on race day
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hilly4 weeks away

Pittsburgh Half Marathon

May 3, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
~58°F on race day
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flat4 weeks away

OC Half Marathon

May 3, 2026
Newport Beach, CA
~62°F on race day
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Brooklyn Half Marathon

May 16, 2026
Brooklyn, NY
~62°F on race day
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hilly16 weeks away

San Francisco Half Marathon

July 26, 2026
San Francisco, CA
~58°F on race day
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flat25 weeks away

Chicago Half Marathon

September 27, 2026
Chicago, IL
~65°F on race day
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flat31 weeks away

Wine & Dine Half Marathon

November 7, 2026
Orlando, FL
~68°F on race day
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mixed31 weeks away

Boston Half Marathon

November 8, 2026
Boston, MA
~42°F on race day
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mixed32 weeks away

Richmond Half Marathon

November 14, 2026
Richmond, VA
~48°F on race day
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mixed33 weeks away

Philadelphia Half Marathon

November 21, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
~45°F on race day
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hilly34 weeks away

Seattle Half Marathon

November 29, 2026
Seattle, WA
~42°F on race day
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Half Marathon FAQ

How do I choose the right half marathon?

Consider your timeline (do you have enough weeks to train?), the course profile (flat races are faster, hilly races are more scenic), weather conditions on race day, and travel logistics. If it's your first half, a flat, well-organized race with good crowd support makes a big difference.

When should I start training for a half marathon?

Most runners need 10 to 16 weeks of structured training. Beginners should aim for at least 12 weeks. Count backwards from race day and add a buffer week. Our training plan pages show exactly what each week looks like.

What's a good half marathon time for beginners?

Most first-time half marathoners finish between 2:00 and 2:30. A sub-2:00 finish is a common goal for intermediate runners. The key is to train consistently, follow your pacing, and not go out too fast on race day.

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