Half Marathon Training Plans
Curated, editorially-verified half marathon plans for every experience level — take one straight into a chat conversation for follow-up and customization, or save it to your Garage.
Beginner Half Marathon: 12-Week Finish-Line Plan
Beginner12 weeks · peaks around 28.5km/week
A 12-week program built for first-time half marathon runners — steady, gradually-building mileage with a long run that grows toward race distance, plus dedicated rest and cross-training days to protect against overuse injuries. The goal is a strong, comfortable finish, not a specific time.
Adapted from Hal Higdon's Novice 1 half marathon program methodology
Intermediate Half Marathon: 12-Week Endurance Plan
Intermediate12 weeks · peaks around 46.4km/week
A 12-week program for runners who've already finished a half marathon (or trained seriously before) and want to build real endurance — higher weekly mileage than a first-timer plan, tempo and interval work layered onto a strong aerobic base, and one weekly cross-training day to add volume without extra impact.
Adapted from Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 half marathon program methodology
Advanced Half Marathon: 12-Week Performance Plan
Advanced12 weeks · peaks around 68.8km/week
A 12-week program for experienced half marathon runners chasing a faster finish — nearly every day is a run, with dedicated speedwork and tempo sessions layered onto a high-volume aerobic base, and a taper sharp enough to arrive at race day fresh.
Adapted from Hal Higdon's Advanced half marathon program methodology