Welcome to our complete, all-access database of free half marathon training plans.
All our readers have completely free access to all of our half marathon plans, in a variety of formats.
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quick links for direct access to the plans:
Beginner + Novice Training Plans
- Couch To Half Marathon Training Plan
- 5k To Half Marathon Training Plan
- Beginner 16 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
- 15 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Intermediate + Advanced Half Marathon Training Plans
- 10k To Half Marathon Training Plan
- 10 Week Improver Half Marathon Training Plan
- 8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
- 4 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Time-based Half Marathon Training Plans
- Sub 2-Hour Half Marathon Training Plan
- 1:45 Half Marathon Training Plan
- 1:30 Half Marathon Training Plan – 12 Weeks
- 1:30 Half Marathon Training Plan – 8 Weeks
Half Marathon Training Plans: Frequently Asked Questions
1. How Does All This Work?
We’ve decided that the best thing we can do for our readers is simply sharing all our training plans, for free, forever.
Below you can find all our half marathon training plans in a variety of formats:
- PDF in both miles and kilometers, ready to print and start marking off,
- Google Sheets, which allows you to make your own version in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel and customize the plan as you see fit,
- Printable, an eye-catching and motivating 1-pager
- TrainingPeaks plan, which you can sync to your training device (Garmin, etc.) Note that these are premium plans which you do have to pay a for – but we do our best to keep our prices fair.
2. Do I Need To Pay For Anything?
No, all the plans are free.
Only if you want to get the TrainingPeaks version do you need to pay for that, but it’s entirely optional.
3. Do I Need To Sign Up For Something?
All we ask before we share the plans with you is that you share your email address; this stops our plans from just being spread unfettered across the internet and allows us to send you more relevant training information to your inbox.
If you don’t want to receive any emails, just unsubscribe at any time.
4. What Is Grow?
It’s the system we use to manage access to these plans.
5. Which Plan Is Right For Me?
Deciding which half marathon training program is right for you is a personal choice – it depends on your current running ability, how long you have until your half marathon, and what your goals are.
Whether you’re looking to train for your first half marathon after completing a 10k, or you’re completely new to running – there is an option for you.
Check out the notes alongside each plan to help you choose!
6. Why Don’t The Weekly Mileage Totals Seem To Add Up Correctly?
Some of the plans have interval training sessions, which should include 1.5 miles of warm-up and 1.5 miles of cool-down running.
This is explained in the notes attached to the plan, but not explicitly noted on the plan – so some people don’t count these when adding up the weekly mileage.
7. Who Designed These Half Marathon Training Plans?
Hi!
I’m Thomas, a UESCA-certified running coach and ultra-runner.
I’ve worked with hundred of runners, and developed these training plans through ongoing research, my work with other marathon runners, and personal experience.
I am always reviewing the best marathon training practices and update the plans as required!
How To Use The Google Sheets + Download MS Excel Plans
The links below will take you to ‘read only’ versions of the Google Sheet training plans.
If you want to make edits, you can either:
i) Make A Copy (File > Make A Copy), this way you’ve got your own version of the Google Sheet to edit as you please.
ii) Download A Copy (File > Download > MS Excel), this saves the plan as a more traditional .xls file on your device which you can then customise.
Beginner + Novice Half Marathon Training Plans
Couch To Half Marathon Training Plan
This epic plan is designed for non-runners looking to get to the finish line of their 1st half marathon! It uses our Couch to 5k plan as a base, then adds in additional phases of 10k and half marathon, to be done at the runner’s own pace.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
5k To Half Marathon Training Plan
Designed for runners who have already completed a 5k and want to get ready for a HM.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
16 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 16-week plan is designed for occasional runners who are used to shorter distances.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
15 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 16-week plan is designed for occasional runners used to shorter distances.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Open the printable version of this plan (coming soon)
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device (coming soon)
12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12-week plan is designed for regular runners who are looking to run a solid HM.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plans
10k To Half Marathon Training Plan
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Open the printable version of this plan – coming soon.
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device – coming soon.
10 Week Improver Half Marathon Training Plan
Designed for people who already run regularly; it’s best suited for runners with some experience looking to improve their half marathon performance.
It builds up your mileage over 10 weeks, and includes one tempo run per week.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
The 2-month plan is perfect for regular runners who are looking to tune up for their next HM effort!
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
6 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
The 6 week plan is perfect for regular runners who are looking to tune up for their next HM effort!
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
4 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Open the printable version of this plan
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
Time-Based Half Marathon Training Plans
The 2-Hour Half Marathon Training Plan
This plan is specifically designed for those who want to run a sub 2-hour half marathon.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
The 1:45 Half Marathon Training Plan
This plan is specifically designed for those who want to run a sub 1:45 hour half marathon.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
The 1:30 Half Marathon Training Plan – 12 Weeks
This plan is specifically designed for those who want to run a sub-90-minute half marathon.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan, which you can sync with your device.
The 1:30 Half Marathon Training Plan – 8 Weeks
This plan is specifically designed for those want to run a sub 90 minute half marathon.
- Open the Google Sheets version of this plan
( File > Make A Copy) to create your own version
- Open the printable version of this plan (coming soon)
- Get the TrainingPeaks version of this plan (coming soon), which you can sync with your device.
