Statistics About The Average Time To Run A Half Marathon

In this post, we will explore a comprehensive set of statistics related to half marathon running times. From average finish times for different age groups and genders to global trends over the years, these statistics provide valuable insights into the performance of half marathon runners worldwide.

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"The average time it takes for a male to run a half marathon is about 02:02:00."

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"The average time it takes for a female to run a half marathon is about 02:14:00."

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"The average half marathon pace is 9:37 minutes per mile."

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"The average mile time for men running a half marathon is 9:15."

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"The average mile time for women running a half marathon is 10:40."

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"The average half marathon finish time in the U.S. is 2:05 for males and 2:19 for females."

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"The average half marathon time for 40-49 year old men is 2:00:34."

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"The average half marathon time for 40-49 year old women is 2:15:32."

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"Runners aged 50-59 average a half marathon finish time of 2:08:33 for men and 2:23:30 for women."

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"For runners aged 20-24 the average half marathon finish time for men is 1:58:30 and 2:14:30 for women."

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"The fastest-age group for men is 25-34 with an average half marathon finish time of 1:57:10."

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"The fastest-age group for women is 20-24 with an average half marathon finish time of 2:09:30."

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"On average, competitive runners take about 75 to 80 percent of their 10K pace to run a half marathon."

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"In 2020, the average time it took for men to finish the half marathon worldwide was 1 hour 45 minutes."

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"In 2020, the average time it took for women to finish the half marathon worldwide was 2 hours 4 minutes."

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"According to RunRepeat, the average half marathon time in 1986 was 01:35:35 which now, due to an increase in participant numbers, has slowed to 02:02:00."

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"Among half-marathoners worldwide, Denmark holds the fastest average men’s finish time of 01:41:39."

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"Among half-marathoners worldwide, Russia holds the fastest average women’s finish time of 01:46:40."

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"US runners have shown marathon times consistently slower than the global average with an average half marathon finish time of 02:04:00."

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"Average half marathon finish time for all US runners regardless of gender is over 2 hours."

In conclusion, the statistics on average half marathon finish times provide valuable insights into the performance trends of male and female runners across different age groups and regions. Overall, men tend to have faster average finish times compared to women, with notable variations observed between age categories. The data also highlight the impact of competition level on running pace, as well as the evolving landscape of half marathon participation over the years. Furthermore, international comparisons reveal varying performance levels among countries, with Denmark and Russia showcasing exceptional speed in men’s and women’s half marathon events, respectively. Lastly, the statistics emphasize the consistent trend of US runners lagging behind the global average in half marathon finish times, indicating potential areas for improvement in American long-distance running.