Upcoming Half Marathons in Bear Lake County, ID (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to train to run a half marathon? ›

“If you can run a 5K now, then you can run a half marathon in eight weeks,” Coogan says. “But the ideal plan is three to four months long, which gives you a buffer if you get sick, injured, or slammed at work.” Basically, plan for life to get in the way—as it so often does—so you don't stress yourself out.

The Lake Powell Course features some really spectacular views of the lake. Starting at the John C. Page Park in Page, AZ and ending nearby the Stateline boat ramp, this is one of the fastest courses in our race series. It is also the first race to feature a trail as part of the course.

Note: The Yosemite Half Marathon does not take place inside National Park boundaries, the course runs through the Sierra National Forest in Bass Lake, CA just south of Yosemite National Park.

The 2024 Boston Half, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Youth Races give young and aspiring runners the chance to experience the fun and excitement. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund has partnered with the B.A.A.

On average we estimate, beginner males, finish half marathons between 2:05 to 2:15. On the other hand on average, beginner females clock in between 2:20 and 2:30. These times are based on a relatively flat and easy course, as you add elevation and difficulty to the course the average times will increase.

Most half marathon training programs will recommend running 3 to 5 times a week. Weekly mileage can range from a little less than 32 km (almost 20 miles) per week to around 80 km (or roughly 50 miles) per week, depending on your experience level.

If you're aiming to finish a half-marathon in 1 hour 50 minutes, you need to keep to a pace of 11.5 km/h, i.e. an average of 5 min 13 sec per km.

If this is your first half marathon, try to reach at least ten miles on trail as a minimum for your longest training run, and make eight-mile runs routine. Taper off two weeks before the race by reducing your overall running volume by 10 to 30 percent while maintaining the same volume of intensity, such as speed work.

Yes. Race walking is an actual Olympic-level sport. Competitive race walkers walk faster than some people run, but anyone can walk a Disney race as long as they keep a 16-minute mile. I walked most of the marathon, only running when I saw the balloon ladies getting too close.

The half marathon has a course time limit of 4.5 hours.

How many Americans can run a half marathon? ›

While a record number of runners are completing 26.2- and 13.1-mile races, marathoners and half-marathoner still make up less than 1 percent of the American population.

The half marathon is also known as a 21K, 21.1K, or 13.1 miles, although these values are rounded and not formally correct. Athletics.

The good news: Advanced runners with solid weekly mileage can successfully use a 6-week half-marathon training plan to reach the finish line of their goal race.

When you start training for a half marathon run, you may prefer to complete some of your training runs on the treadmill. This is a perfectly acceptable option! Many runners, including some of the best in the world, often opt to do some of their training runs on treadmills, no matter the weather.