Half Marathon Benchmarks

Half Marathon

We've done the research so you don't have to; below is a list of the best sites to use to benchmark your time in the Half Marathon. This list was most recently updated on August 15, 2023. We'll update again as new sources become available or old one’s change.

Source Average Benchmark Dataset Data Source
Marathon handbook

GFF Choice

Male 1:43:33
Female 2:00:12
Male and Female
Ages 15-80
14 Age Categories
Pace
Data compiled from runrepeat.com Global Running statistics which reviewed 9.1 million runners of all ages and genders worldwide. The data covers 96% of US race results, 91% of the race results from the EU, Canada, and Australia and a big portion from Asian, Africa and South America...
Revel Sports Male 2:02:00
Female 2:16:00
Male and Female
Average and Elite Level
Data compliled by Alex Randall based on Revel Sports Running Blog internal research.

Sample size and composition not available.

Runners World Male 1:55:26
Female 2:11:57
Male and Female
Pace
Fastest Countries
Split times
Data compiled by Jane Mcquire from Runrepeat statistics, all ages and gender worldwide, 107.9 million results. 1986-2018
Verywell Fit Male 2:02:00
Female 2:16:00
4 Fitness Levels
11 Age Groups
Ages 20-70
Male and Female
Calculator
RunRepeat 2019 reports +research from Christine Luff personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, and Road Runners Club of America Certified Coach (scholoraly journal references listed at link)
Olyrun 2:03:21 to 2:10:32 12 Age Categories
Ages 0-99
Male and Female
Various Ability Levels
Includes Pace Calculator
Winning Times
Percentile placements
Data compliled by Matea Matosevic, an Olympic Marathon Runner.

Sample size and composition not available.

Running Level 1:50:15 17 Age Categories
Ages 10-90
Male and Female
Various Ability Levels
Percentile Placement
Includes Pace Calculator
Fastest Times
Data researched compliled by Michael Clark founder of Strength Level, a successful strength benchmark forum.

Sample size and composition not available.

 

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