Half Marathons by State 2026
State | Best Half Marathon↓ | |
|---|---|---|
 | North Carolina | Wilmington Historic Half Marathon |
 | Oklahoma | Williams Route 66 Half Marathon |
 | Alabama | War Eagle Run Fest |
 | New York | United Airlines NYC Half |
 | Texas | The Cowtown |
 | Tennessee | St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon |
 | Utah | Snow Canyon Half Marathon |
 | New Hampshire | Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon |
 | Colorado | Slacker Half Marathon |
 | Maine | Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon |
 | Arizona | RunSedona |
 | Kansas | Running with the Cows |
 | Kentucky | Run The Bluegrass |
 | South Dakota | Run Crazy Horse |
 | Nevada | Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas |
 | Delaware | Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon |
 | Illinois | Quad Cities Half Marathon |
 | Indiana | OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon |
 | Rhode Island | Newport Rhode Races |
 | California | Monterey Bay Half Marathon |
 | Montana | Missoula Half Marathon |
 | Mississippi | Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon |
 | Hawaii | Maui Oceanfront Half Marathon |
 | Virginia | Marine Corps Historic Half |
 | Louisiana | Louisiana Half Marathon |
 | Arkansas | Little Rock Half Marathon |
 | Florida | Life Time Miami Half Marathon |
 | South Carolina | Kiawah Island Half Marathon |
 | Idaho | Jackass Half Marathon |
 | Washington | Iron Horse Half Marathon |
 | West Virginia | Hatfield McCoy Half Marathons |
 | Connecticut | Hartford Half Marathon |
 | New Mexico | Great Balloon Chase |
 | Wyoming | Grand Teton Half Marathon |
 | Nebraska | Good Life Halfsy |
 | Minnesota | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon |
 | North Dakota | Fargo Half Marathon |
 | Wisconsin | Eau Claire Half Marathon |
 | Michigan | Detroit Free Press Half Marathons |
 | Iowa | Des Moines Half Marathon |
 | Vermont | Covered Bridges Half Marathon |
 | Ohio | Cincinnati Flying Pig Paycor Half Marathon |
 | Georgia | Chickamauga Battlefield Half Marathon |
 | Massachusetts | Cape Cod Half Marathon |
 | Oregon | Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon |
 | Pennsylvania | Bird in Hand Half |
 | Missouri | Bass Pro Shops Cohick Half Marathon |
 | Maryland | Baltimore Running Festival |
 | New Jersey | Atlantic City Half Marathon |
 | Alaska | Anchorage Mayor’s Half Marathon |
- Note: Data indicate each state’s best half-marathon, as voted upon by runners in each state.
Notable half marathons are held in each U.S. state. Each entry in the table above represents a well-known or regionally significant race, helping runners quickly identify prominent half marathon events by location.
What This Half Marathon List Represents The table presents one notable half marathon per U.S. state, typically selected based on popularity, longevity, or regional significance rather than total participation counts.
Event Availability and Annual Scheduling Most half marathons listed are recurring annual events, though race dates, formats, and sponsorships may change from year to year.
How to Use This List
Runners can use this list to explore notable half marathons by state when planning travel races, comparing regional events, or identifying signature races within a specific location. Because most states host multiple half marathons each year, each race shown represents one prominent option rather than a complete listing.
