If you've decided to train for a half marathon or you're just looking into what it might take to complete a half marathon race, great news! We've got free half marathon training plans for every level of runner (including true beginners!)
The free training plans here on our website are adapted from the comprehensive and personalized training plans in our app that are written by coaches who know exactly what it takes for amateur runners to overcome challenges and reach their endurance race goals.
All you have to do is scroll down to find your level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and choose a plan length that suits you.
(Or if you want to skip the free plans on our website and check out what a fully personalized plan is all about, jump right over to to the MOTTIV training app. You can sign up on the web and the download the smartphone app for whatever device you use!)
BEGINNER half marathon training plans
A beginner runner is someone who is:
- brand new to running OR
- may be returning to running after a break OR
- is not too concerned about finish times OR
- simply doesn’t want a heavy training load
Here are the available free half marathon plans for beginner runners:
- Couch to Half Marathon Training Plan
- 5k to Half Marathon Training Plan
- 10k to Half Marathon Training Plan
- 4 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 8 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 10 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 12 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 16 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 20 Week Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Month Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan
- Half Marathon Training Plan with Strength Training (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced options)
- Half Marathon Training Plan for Runners Over 60 (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced options)
INTERMEDIATE half marathon training plans
You are an Intermediate runner if you:
- are already comfortable running continuously for roughly 60 minutes
- are fairly comfortable running some fast intervals
- even if you've never actually done a race, you are not brand new to running
Here are the available free half marathon plans for intermediate runners:
- 4 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 8 Week Intermediate Marathon Training Plan
- 10 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 12 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 12 Week Intermediate TREADMILL Half Marathon Training Plan
- 16 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 20 Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Month Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
ADVANCED half marathon training plans
Advanced runners are runners who:
- have run for at least a year or two
- completed several running races before
- want a higher volume of training
- have the goal of pursuing their fastest possible time.
Here are the available free half marathon plans for advanced runners:
- Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon Training Plan
- Half Marathon Training Plan with Strength Training
- 4 Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
- 8 Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
- 12 Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
- 12 Week Advanced TREADMILL Half Marathon Training Plan
- 16 Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
- 20 Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
- 6 Month Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
To train for a half marathon, you can absolutely use any of the training plans above. But if you want a personalized training program that’s designed specifically for your own abilities, your goals, and your schedule, you should check out the MOTTIV training app. You can use it for free and it includes much more detailed and personalized plans than we can include in a blog post.
