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Half Marathon training plans

Free half marathon plans by length and by level. Every page has a week-by-week table from the plan generator and a prefilled form to rebuild it around your race date, run days and goal time. Printable, no signup.

Build your free half marathon plan

Same engine as every plan on this site, but with your race date, your run days and your longest recent run. Prints to PDF, exports to your calendar. No signup.

6 Week Half Marathon Training Plan6 weeks, generator + printable table8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan8 weeks, generator + printable table9 Week Half Marathon Training Plan9 weeks, generator + printable table10 Week Half Marathon Training Plan10 weeks, generator + printable table12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan12 weeks, generator + printable table13 Week Half Marathon Training Plan13 weeks, generator + printable table14 Week Half Marathon Training Plan14 weeks, generator + printable table15 Week Half Marathon Training Plan15 weeks, generator + printable table16 Week Half Marathon Training Plan16 weeks, generator + printable table18 Week Half Marathon Training Plan18 weeks, generator + printable table20 Week Half Marathon Training Plan20 weeks, generator + printable table24 Week Half Marathon Training Plan24 weeks, generator + printable tableBeginner Half Marathon Training Plan12 weeks, generator + printable tableIntermediate Half Marathon Training Plan (Sub-2:00)12 weeks, generator + printable tableCouch to Half Marathon Training Plan16 weeks, generator + printable table

How to train for a half marathon with these plans

  1. Pick a length. With a race date, count the weeks and open that plan; without one, the twelve-week plan is the default and fits most runners who already jog a few times a week.
  2. Pick a level. First time at the distance means easy running only; done it before unlocks one tempo session a week.
  3. Rebuild it with the generator on the page: your run days, your long-run day, your longest recent run. Print it or send it to your calendar.
  4. Follow the long run. It is the one run that makes the distance feel normal, and the plan grows it a little each week with a cutback every fourth.

How to prepare for a half marathon beyond the schedule

The table gets you to the start line; three short guides cover the rest. The taper guide explains the last ten days, the fueling guide what to eat before and during the race, and the race day guide how to pace the first miles so the last ones go well. For the pace itself, the half marathon pace chart turns a goal time into pace per mile and per kilometer.

Frequently asked questions

How many weeks to train for a half marathon?

Around three months for a first one, less if you already run several times a week, more if you are starting from scratch. The training-length guide matches starting points to plan lengths.

How do I run a half marathon for the first time?

Train for the finish, not a time: easy runs on three or four days, a long run that grows weekly, a short taper, and an even pace on race day. The beginner plan is built for exactly that.

Related

General training guidance generated from the inputs, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a new training program.