What is a respectable time for running a half marathon?

Answer by  Brett (7986)

Obviously it depends on how avid a runner you are, the weather, your age, your experience running in half marathan's, etc., but on average, a respectable time for running a half marathon is approximately 1-2 hours. If you can do it in this amount of time, you are doing fairly well.

Answer by  ringneck (394)

A lot would depend on your level of fitness, age, and number of times that you have run the distance. In my opinion, a pace of eight minutes per mile would be pretty good. Unless you are running in an elite only field, the pace should allow you to finish in the top half of the race.

Answer by  js1223 (13)

Running a half marathon in any amount of time is respectable, it all depends on your personal goals and fitness level. A professional runner may have a goal of 5 minute miles or less while a casual running may shoot for around 7-9 minute miles.

Answer by  MajorKae (26)

If the runner has done the prep work required to compete in a half marathon, an hour and fifteen minutes would allow them to show off at the water cooler on Monday morning. If the runner has had the goal to be able to finish the half marathon, then a time under two hours would please most runners.

Answer by  Kelsey (23)

I think that a 1 hour and 45 minutes in a respectable time to run a half marathon in. Remember to stretch your muscles, and have fun.

Answer by  324hjt (610)

A good half-marathon time would be between one hour and thirty minutes and two hours. A respectable marathon time is around 4 hours.