Is February a good month for a Half Marathon?
February sits in the middle of the year for the Half Marathon, carrying 289 against 376 in April and 102 in August. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.
Race calendar · February 2027
Half Marathons in February 2027
289 half marathons across the US in February 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
February 13.1s are a winter race, and the experience depends almost entirely on where you line up. The South and Southwest offer mornings that are cool but runnable. The Midwest and Northeast can deal out cold, wind, and ice, so a February half there asks for race-day flexibility that a fall peak does not.
For most runners, February lands inside a winter training block rather than at the end of a spring build. That changes how the race fits your year: think of it as a hard long effort with a number pinned on, a fitness check more than a goal finish. That framing takes pressure off and often produces a better run.
Daylight is still short, so early-morning starts can feel raw at the gun even when the afternoon would be fine. Layers you can tie around your waist, gloves you are willing to ditch, and a realistic warm-up plan matter more in February than in any other racing month.
What the field actually runs
February Half Marathons, By the Numbers
2:10:17Median finish time
1:32:28Median winning time
36Median field size
121February half marathons with published results
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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in February
The February Race Weekends
Half marathons are not spread evenly across February. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February half marathons that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February Half Marathons by State
Florida 44California 34Texas 33Georgia 22North Carolina 15Washington 12Missouri 10Arizona 9Alabama 8Colorado 8Michigan 8New Jersey 8New York 8Illinois 6Oklahoma 6Virginia 6Kentucky 5Tennessee 5Iowa 4Nevada 4Pennsylvania 4South Carolina 4Arkansas 3Kansas 3Louisiana 3Ohio 3Indiana 2Maryland 2Minnesota 2Nebraska 2New Mexico 2Mississippi 1Montana 1Utah 1Wisconsin 1
Half Marathons by City in February
The Next Half Marathons in February
289 total Fri, Feb 5, 2027Richland RunFest 2027 Richland, WAFrom $60Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Iceman Series 2026-27 Springfield, ILFrom $55Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Groundhog Day Marathon Walker, MIFrom $94Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027YMCA Critz Tybee Run Tybee Island, GAFrom $100Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Safety Harbor, FLFrom $85Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027RunSedona Events Sedona, AZFrom $100Details Sat, Feb 6, 202717th Annual CrossFit864 5k Run/Walk Clinton, SCFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Surfside Beach Marathon Freeport, TXFrom $85Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Railway Marathon & Half Marathon Fultondale, ALFrom $85Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027CARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 AND 5K Decatur, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Golden Gate Trail Run Sausalito, CAFrom $70Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027All-Out Mardi Crawl Arvada, COFrom $85Details
Common Questions About Running a February Half Marathon
Are February half marathons better in warm-weather states?
For reliable racing conditions, yes. California, Florida, Texas, and Arizona host active February calendars precisely because mild mornings make for predictable race days. The tradeoff is travel cost and planning lead time. If you are based in the Northeast or Midwest, a destination race can be worth it for the weather alone.
What should I wear for a February half marathon?
In the South or desert Southwest, a light long-sleeve and gloves at the start are usually enough, and you may want to drop the gloves by mile four. In northern states, plan for wind layers and consider a hat. Check the local forecast three days out and dress for mile six, not the start line.
How far ahead should I start training to be ready for a February half marathon?
A twelve-to-sixteen week build puts your first training week in October or November, right as fall race season winds down. That window also means your long runs fall in the darkest, coldest weeks of the year, so a treadmill plan or a midday long-run schedule is worth building in from the start.
Is a February half marathon a good goal race or better as a tune-up?
Either works, but the calendar context shapes the answer. If your spring goal race is in April or May, a February 13.1 is an ideal fitness check about eight weeks out. If February is your main event, treat the training block seriously and pick a warm-weather location where weather risk on race day is low.
When in February are most half marathons held?
The busiest weekend is February 27 and February 28, with 101 of them, 87 of those on Saturday, February 27. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 121 of these February half marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:10:17, and the median winning time was 1:32:28. So anything under 2:10:17 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.
How big is a typical February Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 36 runners, across the 121 of these February half marathons with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 3:20:00.
Which states have the most February half marathons?
Florida has 44, California has 34, Texas has 33, Georgia has 22, North Carolina has 15. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a February weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail half marathons in February?
Yes, 10 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.