Half Marathon Directory and Race Guides

The world’s largest half carries 63,000 runners from Newcastle over the Tyne Bridge to a loud, rolling South Shields finish beside the North Sea.

Houston’s elite-caliber half pairs a flat, fast urban course with deep fields, polished winter-race logistics, and a downtown finish in January.

Vancouver’s scenic point-to-point half runs from UBC to the Museum of Vancouver, mixing Pacific views, beachside roads, and late hills in early summer.

Dallas’ major half tours downtown neighborhoods and entertainment districts with on-course energy before a City Hall Plaza finish in December.

The Gold Coast half pairs a flat, fast Broadwater course with an early winter start, polished production, and a deep international field on race weekend.

Philadelphia’s major fall half tours historic neighborhoods from a Museum District start, with big-city production on marathon weekend each November.

A pre-dawn runDisney half through Walt Disney World mixes resort roads with character stops, entertainment, costumes, and themed race energy.

Lisbon’s fast riverfront half begins with a rare race across the 25 de Abril Bridge, follows the Tagus, and finishes beside the Jerónimos Monastery.

A prized point-to-point half follows Lake Superior into Duluth, sharing Grandma’s Marathon’s scenic downtown and Canal Park finish corridor.

Berlin’s flat, record-friendly SuperHalfs course turns broad central boulevards and major landmarks into a fast urban sightseeing tour each spring.

Bath’s fast, traffic-free two-lap half runs through the World Heritage city, backed by dense crowd support and a major charity tradition each spring.

Gothenburg’s enormous city half crosses two bridges, sweeps along the harbor and Avenyn, and finishes on the Slottsskogsvallen stadium track.

Reykjavík’s one-lap half blends compact capital streets, harbor and coastal scenery with the citywide celebrations of Culture Night later that day.

Indianapolis’ storied half combines a flat city course with a full lap of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its Yard of Bricks tradition on race day.

The Sunshine Coast half offers a fast, one-loop Queensland course beside the ocean, with mild winter conditions and a lively coastal finish.

Bogotá’s flagship 21K combines a huge international field and energetic capital-city course with the distinct challenge of racing at high altitude.

Mesa offers a gently descending desert half with mountain views, citrus groves, frequent aid, pacers, and a Riverview Park finish for fast times.

Monterey Bay’s fast coastal half runs past Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, and open ocean views before a Custom House Plaza finish beside the bay.

A modern Brooklyn borough tour runs from Williamsburg and the East River waterfront to a celebratory finish inside Prospect Park each spring.

Brooklyn’s classic point-to-point half links Prospect Park with a straight, fast push down Ocean Parkway and a Coney Island boardwalk finish.

San Antonio’s locally produced half celebrates the city’s neighborhoods and heritage, with a certified course and festive Hemisfair finish downtown.

Formerly the 3M Half, Austin’s signature winter half uses a point-to-point, net-downhill route designed for a fast downtown finish and quick times.

Toronto’s major fall half combines a fast downtown and Lake Ontario route with big-race crowds and a Nathan Phillips Square finish in October.

Honolulu’s signature half starts in Waikiki before dawn, follows the waterfront, and saves its defining Diamond Head climb for late in the race.

The United Airlines NYC Half runs from Brooklyn to Central Park, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge before a rare race-day trip through Times Square.

Valencia pairs a record-caliber elite field with a precisely measured, exceptionally flat SuperHalfs course built for fast road racing in autumn.

A one-off mass-participation world championship brings 35,000 runners to Copenhagen’s flat streets on the same stage as the elite field on race day.