The half marathon is a distance that demands respect but rewards hard work. At 21.1km, it’s far enough to make you question your sanity but not so far that it feels impossible. It’s the ultimate test of pacing, strategy, and mental toughness.
At Pending, we break down Half Marathon time categories five clear goals:
- Sub-02:00 Breaking 2 hours is the classic first long distance running goal. Sub 2 hours means you're running with the top 25% of Half Marathon runners.
- Sub-01:50 Now you're in the top 13%, proving you’re no casual jogger.
- Sub-01:40 This is where serious training meets serious results. Top 5% territory.
- Sub-01:30 Sub-90 is elite top 2%. At this pace, you’re flying whilst most are surviving.
- Quickest 01:25 Top 1%. This isn’t running anymore; it’s poetry in motion.
