what is a half marathon in miles

A half marathon is a road running event that covers a distance of 13.1 miles, which is exactly half the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) . It is a popular race distance that provides a significant challenge but does not require the same level of training as a full marathon. The half marathon distance is also equivalent to 21.0975 kilometers. This race distance has become increasingly popular, with thousands of events taking place globally every year.