Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon is a running race on February 13–21, 2027 in Murphysboro, IL, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- February 13–21, 2027 (205 days to go)
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Running
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, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Murphysboro, IL
Population
6,804
as of 2023
City 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?
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205
Days to train
- Race
- Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
- Date
- February 13–21, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
Feb 13, 2027