Race calendar · July 2027

July 2027 Half Marathon Races in the United States

82 Half Marathon races across the US in July 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.

82 Half Marathon races in July 2027

What the field actually runs

July Half Marathon Races, By the Numbers

2:17:19Median finish time
1:32:49Median winning time
55Median field size
54July Half Marathon races 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 Sep 22, 2026.

When in July

The July Race Weekends

Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 24 and July 25, with 22 of them.

  1. Jul 3 – Jul 48
  2. Jul 10 – Jul 1120
  3. Jul 17 – Jul 1819
  4. Jul 24 – Jul 2522
  5. Jul 31 – Aug 113

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The July Half Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Soonest Half Marathon Races in July

82 total

Common Questions About Running a July Half Marathon

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.

Half Marathon Races in Other Months

June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.