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2026-2027 Half Marathons in the United States

Find a Half Marathon anywhere in the US. 2,944 upcoming half marathons with dates, entry fees, start-line maps, and - for the ones with published results - what the field actually ran.

What the field actually runs

The Half Marathon, By the Numbers

1,387Half Marathon editions with published results
2:12:42Median finish time
1:29:18Median winning time
50Median field size

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The half marathons that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

The Next Half Marathons on the Calendar

2,944 total

Common Questions About the Half Marathon

What is a good Half Marathon time?

Across the 1,387 Half Marathon editions on RunSesh with published results, the median finisher ran 2:12:42, and the median winning time was 1:29:18. So a Half Marathon under 2:12:42 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

Will I finish last in a Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. In a typical Half Marathon on RunSesh the last recorded finisher came in around 3:23:51, well over an hour behind the median of 2:12:42. Real fields have a long tail of walkers and run-walkers behind the middle of the pack, and they are far slower than most first-timers expect.

How many people run a typical Half Marathon?

The median Half Marathon on RunSesh finished 50 runners, across 1,387 editions with published results. Most half marathons are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field.

Are there trail half marathons?

Yes, 108 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 74 are trail races, and 34 mix road and trail.

When are most half marathons held?

November is the busiest month for half marathons, with 439 of the 2,944 upcoming. If your training block is flexible, aiming at the busiest month gives you the most races to pick from and the best chance of finding one close to home.