So you’re a couch potato and you’re looking to run your first half-marathon? No problem. Even if it seems intimidating now, training for a half marathon is actually a lot easier than it sounds. Follow these tips and your couch to course half marathon training plan will be well underway.... Read more

A half marathon is a physically and mentally demanding race that requires a great deal of training to build up speed and endurance. It is a commonly known fact that beginners of long races are not focused on speed but rather on completing the race. Therefore, it’s mostly about building... Read more

Half marathons and other marathons are important activities to take part in. However, they require a lot of involvement as well as information to enable those who are participating in them to attain the required level of success. They are related to training activities and the actual taking part in... Read more

For runners there is no greater challenge than preparing for a significant distance race, whether it is the classic 26.2 mile marathon, or its shorter cousin the 13 mile half marathon. Both are great achievements, and each is different in the preparation involved to complete successfully. There have been volumes... Read more

A half marathon tests your mental strength as much as it does your physical strength and each part of the marathon requires a specific mental approach. If you’ve raced a 5K or 10K before and you believe you’re ready to attempt a half marathon, you could use a few tips... Read more

Looking for a half marathon near you? Browse through our 2014 Half Marathon Calendar for all the major half marathon races in the United States, organized by month and location. The calendar is current through June, 2014. You can scroll through the entire calendar below or use the following quick... Read more