half-marathon

British  

noun

1. a race on foot of 13 miles 352 yards (21.243 kilometres)

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Example Sentences

The app still works: Christensen recently improved her half-marathon time by seven minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

France's Jimmy Gressier, the reigning world 10,000m champion, and European champion Thierry Ndikumwenayo of Spain look to contend, as does Adriaan Wildschutt, the South African half-marathon record holder who makes his world cross country debut.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

I was training for a half-marathon at the time that I was diagnosed with hyponatremia, and I was easily drinking 4 liters of water or sports drinks a day.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025

A large group of runners move through the first turn for the Nike After Dark half-marathon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

This is the energy I loved when we volunteered at the half-marathon three years ago.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison