An overview of all half marathons in July and August.
However, the city marathons and city half marathons are mostly replaced by many smaller regional running events as well as countryside and trail runs during this time of year.
2 Half Marathon Recommendations in the USA
There are some major events in the US. Very famous is the San Francisco Marathon, where there is also a half marathon race. Due to the temperatures, the race is started very early.
In Anchorage, the Alaska Marathon is held in August at the Anchorage RunFest. There is also a half marathon here.
Half marathon with a view of the Matterhorn
In Switzerland, the summer opens with the Zermatt Marathon. The focus is on the marathon and the ultra run. But for the less trained there is also a half marathon as an alternative. The panorama with a view of the Matterhorn is impressive.
All big and well-known half marathon competitions in July and August can be found in the following overview:
Half marathons in July and August: Selection of major events
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
 | 04.07.2026 ✔ |
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 | Sankt Niklaus |
 | 45,595 km (2.458 Hm) / 42,195 km (1.944 Hm) / 21,9 km (1.850 Hm) / 21,1 km (1.336 Hm) |
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