half marathon

Choose your own adventure in our step-up plan that takes you from a 5K to a marathon—and every distance in between.

Whether it's coastal, mountain, desert or city, here are the top half marathon races by climate and geography type. Take you pick and get training.

The 31-year-old ran 1:06:52 to become the first American woman under 1:07 in the half marathon distance

When your 13.1 race is a month away—but you haven’t exactly been “training”—this plan is perfect.

Want to tackle a half marathon? Use these 13 tips to have a great race.

Enter for the chance win one of two entries for the inaugural Salomon WMN Trail Half Marathon

Though she never stops thinking about the ongoing war, she shares her victories on the roads with the people fighting for Ukraine.

The 30-year-old overtook the American half marathon record set by Sara Hall in January.

Professional runner Stephanie Bruce breaks down those magical mileage numbers to hit before running a race.

Smart half marathon training will land you that PR.

Check out Malissa Rodenburg's author page.

The Ohio native unofficially set a new mark for her age group for the 13.1-mile distance.

The reigning Boston Marathon champion is ready to race on Sunday, not just tune up.

Dell Miller uses new technology to evolve as a runner.

Sometimes, the best way to describe a race is without words.

It is perfectly normal to need an added dose of motivation during a half marathon.

Our Marathon Maniac shares why she can't get enough of 13.1 miles.

Everything you need to know about the most popular race distance.

Can you really go from zero to 13.1 miles? Our resident coach has the answer.

Calum Neff pushed while his 11 month old daughter babbled the whole way.

Both the hills and the scenery in Sedona, Ariz., took runners' breath away this weekend.

What makes runners crazy for doubles? Three runners share why racing twice in one weekend is so much fun.

You need to see these impressive medals and costumes from a galaxy far, far away (aka Disneyland Resort).

The annual January event tours the coastline of north San Diego and kicks off the popular Triple Crown Series in Southern California.

One mother-runner ran away from her baby weight and right into some half-marathon PRs.

And the articles that can answer your most common questions.

The first-ever, have-to-qualify-for half marathon happened to San Diego over the weekend.

Mindy is hilarious—and her mannerisms are totally relatable to running a half (right?).

There is much more to a race than hitting that PR.

These photos of the spookiest race in the world are the perfect Halloween costume inspiration.

This burglary suspect tried to use a half marathon to run from the police.

Run the streets of San Diego, starting and finishing in two of the city's greatest attractions.

A sports psychologist shares her best tips for conquering your next race.

Here's what the best times in the U.S. look like for our favorite distances—5K, 10K, half and full marathon.

This is what you should be eating while training for 13.1.

A running coach weights in on one newbie’s plans for running her first half marathon.

The Emerald City was filled with runners covering 26.2, 13.1 or 4.9 miles.

A day filled with fast times, excited runners, and even a world record.

It was a perfect day to run in Portland!

Snag a spot at the start line of the first-ever half-marathon invite.

What crazy thoughts run through your mind during a half marathon?

Debra Milano bounced back from a family tragedy and re-discovered her love for running.

Here are some simple tips to get from the start line to the finish line.

Check out our race gallery from last weekend's Skidaway Marathon in Savannah, Ga.

Those perfect races where you feel great and everything comes together. Caitlyn had one of those this weekend.

Check out photo's from the largest women's only race.

Associate Editor used some inspirational- and at times hilarious- self talk to run through WRS Nashville.

Learn how to avoid making these common mistakes that happen to the best of us when gearing up for a half marathon or other race.

The lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon weekend was the perfect mix of running along sea lined mountains and soul soothing yoga.

Check out Jessica Sebor's author page.