Is July a good month for a Half Marathon?
It is one of the thinnest months of the year for the Half Marathon. July carries 82, against 523 in October. Expect to book earlier and travel further, and start from the states below rather than from a date.
When in July are most Half Marathon races held?
The busiest weekend is July 24 and July 25, with 22 Half Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, July 24 with 16. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
When should I sign up for a July Half Marathon?
As early as you can. 23 of these July Half Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 45 are open for entry right now. Another 37 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a July Half Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $1 up to $122. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 54 of these July Half Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:17:19, and the median winning time was 1:32:49. So anything under 2:17:19 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 July Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 55 runners, across the 54 of these July Half Marathon races 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 3:25:35.
Which states have the most July Half Marathon races?
California has 8, Texas has 8, Florida has 7, Kentucky has 6, Colorado has 5. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a July weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail Half Marathon races in July?
Yes, 5 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.