Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
About this race
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 MarathonJoin fellow runners on February 13, 2027 for the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Murphysboro.
Pick your distance
Running
1/2 Marathon
Virtual Half Marathon
Unable to be here on race day? You can now participate in our Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon – run on a treadmill, around your neighborhood or any course of your choosing. Simply run 13.1 miles between 2/7/26 to 2/15/26 and receive your custom finishers medal and hooded sweatshirt! Instructions to submit times will emailed to you.
Weather Overview
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About Murphysboro
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon takes place in Murphysboro, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
