Question 1

How long is a half marathon?

Accepted Answer

A half marathon is 21.0975 kilometres, or 13.1 miles — exactly half the marathon distance. Most finishers cross the line in 1:45 to 2:30.

Question 2

How long does it take to train for a half marathon?

Accepted Answer

Plan on 12 to 16 weeks of training if you can already run 5K comfortably. Build to a long run of 10 to 12 miles two weeks before race day.

Question 3

What's a good half marathon time?

Accepted Answer

Around 2 hours is a typical recreational goal. Sub-1:45 is a solid club time, sub-1:30 is competitive, and sub-1:15 is elite age-group level.

Question 4

How much does a UK half marathon cost?

Accepted Answer

Entry fees range from around £25 for small regional events up to £60+ for major city halves like the Great North Run or Royal Parks. Most fall in the £30 to £45 bracket.

Half Marathons in Scotland 2026

Upcoming half marathons in Scotland

Deveron Valley Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

Deveron Valley Half Marathon, 10k and 5k - COPY

Nairn Half Marathon 2026

Nairn Half Marathon 2026(Approximate)

Scottish Half Marathon

Kirkwall Half Marathon (Route 2)

Motherwell Half Marathon

North Lanarkshire Half Marathon

2 Islands Half Marathon

Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival Half Marathon

Caithness Half Marathon

Run Scotland Strathclyde Autumn 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Auchterarder Running Festival - Half Marathon

Dumfries Half Marathon

Great Scottish Run

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Run Scotland Rannoch Marathon / Half Marathon

Jedburgh Running Festival Half Marathon

Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon

Fraserburgh Half Marathon

Other distances in Scotland

Half Marathons in other UK regions

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