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.