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Statistics About The Average Half Marathon Time Female

The average half marathon time for females is around 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we will examine various statistics surrounding the average half marathon times for female runners. From average finish times to age-related trends and comparisons across different regions, these data points provide valuable insights into the performance and participation of women in half marathons. Let’s dive into the numbers and uncover the trends in female half marathon running.

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"The average time it takes for a woman to run a half marathon is approximately 2:16:33."

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"As of 2020, the average half marathon finish time in the U.S. for women was 2:14:45."

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"As per running statistics 2021, 261,635 women from the US completed a half-marathon, taking up to 2 hours and 24 minutes on average."

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"The average pace for a woman during a half marathon is about 10:40 minutes/mile"

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"Around 61% of half marathon finishers in the United States are females."

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"Participants aged 40-49 have the largest female representation (37%), with an average half marathon finish time of 2:18:30."

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"Overall, the average half-marathon time for women in the U.K. tends to be slightly slower, around 2:29:54."

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"Female runners aged between 20-29 years, finish half marathons in an average time of 2:09:31."

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"Women in their 50s have an average half marathon time of 2:22:51."

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"Among female runners, American women have the third-best average half-marathon time, with 2:14:55."

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"The average half marathon time for amateur women runners is typically between 2:00 and 2:30."

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"In the United States, half marathoners have been getting slower. The average female time in 2016 was about 10 minutes slower than in 2007."

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"Women runners aged more than 80 years, on average, take 3:15:30 time to finish a half marathon."

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"Female runners aged between 30-39 years, finish half marathons in an average time of 2:10:19."

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"The average half marathon finishing time in the UK for women in 2020 stood at 02:19:32."

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"Female marathon runners in the 17 and under age group have an average finish time of 2:24:31 for half marathons."

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"In 2019, the median half marathon time for women in the U.S. was around 2:40:03."

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"As of 2016, the average time for female runners to complete a half marathon in Canada was 2:16:20."

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"The average half marathon time among female runners in Switzerland is 2:09:44"

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"The average half-marathon time for women aged 60-64 in the U.S. is 2:37:01."

In conclusion, the statistics reveal a wide range of average half marathon times for female runners across different countries, age groups, and years. Overall, the average time for women to complete a half marathon falls within the range of 2:00 to 2:40, with some variations based on specific demographics. It’s interesting to note that while overall trends show a slight decrease in average times over the years, specific age groups and regions display varying performance levels. This data provides valuable insights into the diverse landscape of female half marathon running and highlights the importance of considering various factors when analyzing average times.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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