Training for a local half-marathon motivates many runners to get out there and put in their miles, no matter if it’s raining or they’re in more of a couch mood. But an even more fabulous training approach? Signing up to run a half in another city, state, or country. You get to sightsee, exercise, and rub shoulders with hundreds or even thousands of locals and other visitors.
We’ve assembled a list of some of the world’s most beautiful half-marathons. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You might prefer a remote run through the woods or a chance to admire a city’s architecture during the race. Either way, you’ll find an incredible destination half-marathon (plus some shorter runs and full marathons) in this roundup.