Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
- Date
- February 13–21, 2027
- Distance
- 1/2 Marathon · Virtual Half Marathon · Hoodie Only (Must Pickup at packet Pickup)
From the Organizer
Please note we are proud to be a cupless event! Cups will NOT be available at aid stations; instead, we will have volunteers with water pitchers to easily fill your bottles.
Join us for the 21th running of our half marathon at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro.
All finishers receive a custom Finishers Medal!
Top 3 overall male and female receive special awards. Age group awards for both male and female are 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. **Placings will be based off gun time.
***Registration should be submitted by January 28th to receive a Hooded Sweatshirt!!! Hoodies not picked up by the end of the race will not be held.***
*See EVENT INFO for more information on the Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carbondale Southern Il Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Murphysboro, IL
Population
6,804
as of 2023
Elevation
412 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 17 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
250
Days to train
- Race
- Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
- Date
- February 13–21, 2027
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon is a running race held in Murphysboro, Illinois on February 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Murphysboro, Illinois at Airport Hanger 600 N. Airport Rd, Murphysboro, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
Feb 13, 2027