Is March a good month for a Half Marathon?
March sits in the middle of the year for the Half Marathon, carrying 240 against 523 in October and 56 in August. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.
Race calendar · March 2027
March 2027 Half Marathon Races in the United States
240 Half Marathon races across the US in March 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
240 Half Marathon races in March 2027
What the field actually runs
March Half Marathon Races, By the Numbers
2:11:56Median finish time
1:21:35Median winning time
110Median field size
114March 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 March
The March Race Weekends
Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across March. The busiest weekend is March 20 and March 21, with 85 of them. Another 4 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The March Half Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
March Half Marathon Races by State
Texas 33California 32Florida 21Georgia 12Colorado 10Missouri 10New York 10New Jersey 9Tennessee 9Oklahoma 8Washington 8Arizona 7Alabama 6Kentucky 6Arkansas 5Illinois 5North Carolina 5Iowa 4Louisiana 4Nevada 4Pennsylvania 4Utah 4Michigan 3Ohio 3Virginia 3New Mexico 2Oregon 2South Carolina 2Delaware 1Hawaii 1Indiana 1Maine 1Maryland 1Montana 1Nebraska 1New Hampshire 1Wisconsin 1
March Half Marathon Races by City
Soonest Half Marathon Races in March
240 total Fri, Mar 5, 2027Crazies Trifecta Rainsville, ALRegistration closedFrom $100Details Fri, Mar 5, 2027Havasu Half Marathon & 5K Lake Havasu City, AZFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 6, 20272027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile Lafayette, LAFrom $20Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Best Damn Race Orlando Orlando, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K Versailles, KYFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Combos(R) Marathon and Half Marathon Albany, GAFrom $55Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Nashville, TNFrom $15Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Berry Half/10K/5K Mount Berry, GAFrom $5Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Bidwell Classic 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Chico, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Redmond, WARegistration closedFrom $91Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Crazy Desert Trail Race San Angelo, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Newport News One City Marathon Newport News, VAFrom $20Details
Common Questions About Running a March Half Marathon
When in March are most Half Marathon races held?
The busiest weekend is March 20 and March 21, with 85 Half Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, March 20 with 71. Another 4 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a March Half Marathon?
As early as you can. 74 of these March Half Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 225 are open for entry right now. Another 15 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a March Half Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $1 up to $125, and 1 that are free to enter. 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 114 of these March Half Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:11:56, and the median winning time was 1:21:35. So anything under 2:11:56 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 March Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 110 runners, across the 114 of these March 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 3:31:44.
Which states have the most March Half Marathon races?
Texas has 33, California has 32, Florida has 21, Georgia has 12, Colorado has 10. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a March weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail Half Marathon races in March?
Yes, 8 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 3 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
February and April sit either side of March, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.