The half marathon, 21.1km, is the sweet spot of distance running: long enough to be a real achievement, short enough to race hard — and it's the most popular serious distance in the country. Australia's calendar is packed with them, from fast, flat, certified city courses built for a PB to scenic coastal and country routes worth travelling for. Standouts include the HOKA Runaway Sydney Half through closed city streets, the Parramatta Half's stadium finish, and a half marathon attached to nearly every major running festival. With an event somewhere almost every weekend of the year, the half is the perfect goal whether you're stepping up from the 10km or chasing a new personal best.

Find half marathons across Australia below by date and state.