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United States road half marathons
American road half marathons come with very different personalities, from Houston’s city streets to Boston’s rolling park roads. Compare 13.1-mile races by state, with announced dates, entry options, route details and official results. Check the half marathon’s own timetable when booking a race weekend: sharing a festival does not always mean sharing a start day.
4 race guides · 21.0975 km / 13.1 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming half marathon dates
Find road half marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Half marathon | City / location | State / district | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Half Marathon | Boston | Massachusetts | Unknown | |
| Richmond Half Marathon | Richmond | Virginia | Unknown | |
| Philadelphia Half Marathon | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Unknown | |
| Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Houston | Texas | Unknown |
Choosing a road half marathon in United States
Compare the route, entry requirements and recent field before choosing your 13.1 miles. Use the location directory below to narrow the journey, then open a race guide for the organiser’s course map and race-day instructions.
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Find a race in your area, or compare the options for a trip. Routes may cross regional boundaries.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Half Marathon
Starts and finishes in Franklin Park, using the Riverway, Jamaicaway and Arborway through the Emerald Necklace park system.
Course: Rolling
Entry routes: General registration · Charity places
Boston Half Marathon guideHouston, Texas
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
A Houston city road race starting at Congress and Fannin. Follow the organiser’s course information for the half-marathon route.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Direct entry
Aramco Houston Half Marathon guidePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Half Marathon
A USATF-certified city road half marathon. Use the half-marathon course map for the latest route and checkpoint locations.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Direct entry
Philadelphia Half Marathon guideRichmond, Virginia
Richmond Half Marathon
The road half marathon starts at 7th and Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Follow its dedicated course map for the route and finish.
Course: City road course
Entry routes: Waiting list · Charity entry
Richmond Half Marathon guideCommon questions
Which road half marathons are included in this United States guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 4 road half marathons in the United States, including Boston Half Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, Philadelphia Half Marathon, Richmond Half Marathon. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road half marathons in the United States?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are Boston Half Marathon on 8 Nov 2026; Richmond Half Marathon on 14 Nov 2026; Philadelphia Half Marathon on 21 Nov 2026. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road half marathon in the United States?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road half marathon courses in the United States?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser’s results. Choose the correct distance and edition to find a runner or published category standings.