For runners, one of the biggest hurdles is picking up the pace and crossing the finish line of a half-marathon (13.1 miles) in under two hours. It’s a feat more than 50 percent of runners on running app Strava have accomplished and something that—through both an online community a...
I’ve seen it asked many times before, “What’s a good half-marathon time for your first marathon?” While this answer will vary a great deal depending on your previous running experience and overall fitness level; running a half marathon under 2 hours is a common goal. And in fact, I...
Zach had yet to run a half marathon in under two hours, so my plan was to run a steady pace together and push him to a PR. After our hilly half marathon at Umstead, back in June, I knew this may not be easy (for me!). Me and Zach ready to go! The race started according t...
The 2025 Runner's World marathon calendar spans the United States, and includes everything from marathons to half marathon, and even a few 5Ks, 10Ks, and more.
1) Participants in the Half-Marathon must be at least 13 years old 2) Participants must be able to complete the course in 5 hours (22:54 min/mile pace) Those who participate virtually, will have the option to run their own course wherever they chose! For more information on running virt...
No matter what your target, our top half marathon tips and training plans will help you to nail your first – or next – 13.1-mile race.
The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. Jane herself was proud to start the race back in 2003. The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts thousands of runners. ...
My goal is under 2hrs but haven’t pulled it off yet. I can run the first few miles pretty fast and then I just lose steam. A: A few things that helped me: Practice long runs slower and short runs at half marathon pace, add in sprints 1 day a week, include cross training – ...
Last weekend, I took part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM), running in the 21.1km Half Marathon category.The 2023 race was the 15th edition of Malaysia’s premiere road marathon, now shifting to a focus with sustainability in mind with a range of measures to minimise...
Anchorage Mayor’s Half Marathon Anchorage, AK (Jun) Get ready to see the light (and lots of it) at this summer celebration in Alaska’s largest city. Held the weekend nearest the summer solstice when daylight approaches 20 hours per day, Anchorage Mayor’s has more the feel of an intima...