50 STATES RUNNING CLUB NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Jamie Koonce from Knoxville, Tennessee, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge™, in September 2026! Jamie has been a member of our 50 states running club for almost seven years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Julie Wyngaert from Winder, Georgia, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge +D.C., in September 2026! Julie has been a member of our 50 states running club for almost seven years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Jennifer Shin from Princeton, New Jersey, for competing the 200 half marathons milestone, in September 2026! Jennifer finished 100 half marathons in 2019, and continued on in 2020 to work toward 200, finishing up in just under six years. Jennifer is a long time Life Membership member of our 50 states running club, and has been with us for twelve years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Samuel Lafaye from Roanoke, Virginia, for completing the 100 Half Marathons Challenge™, in 2026! Samuel has been a member of our 50 states running club for over five years, since 2021.

If you haven't heard yet, our 50 States Half Marathon Club "2027 Annual Meet Up Destination" has been officially announced! Club members from across the nation will be heading to Chattanooga, Tennessee for our Annual Member Party & Awards Night Celebration, in conjunction with the 7 Bridges Marathon, 4 Bridges Half Marathon event. Club activities will take place Friday October 22nd, 2027 through October 24th, 2027. Details have been sent out to members, as well as posted in

Half Marathons can be a fun event distance to intertwine into Half Ironman or Ironman training. Additionally, Ironman and Half Ironman distance triathlons count toward our 50 States Half Marathon Club's 50 states challenges. Our 50 states running club is a great way to mix it up, and enjoy a bit of both, while working towards a 50 states challenge. The 50 States Endurance Challenge™ is great for the endurance athletes, which allows a combination of full Ironman distance, hal

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Mark Lee Palmer from Herriman, Utah, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge, in July 2026! Mark has been a member of our 50 states running club for over four years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Molly McGuire from Selma, Indiana, for completing the 50 States Endurance Challenge™ +D.C., in June 2026! Molly has been a member of our 50 states running club for just a short time.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Anne Marie Wotkyns from Thousand Oaks, California, for completing the 300 half marathons milestone! Anne Marie has been a member of our 50 states running club for almost eight years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Candis Perry from Lakeside, California, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge™ +DC in May 2026! Candis is a Life Membership member of our 50 states running club.

Running lovers, listen up! If you crave adventure, challenge, and a community that gets you, then the 50 States Running Club is your new best friend. Imagine running a half marathon in every single state across the USA. Sounds wild? It is! But it’s also totally doable and insanely rewarding. Ready to dive in? Let’s go! What is the 50 States Running Club All About? Fifty States Half Marathon Club, the 50 States Running Club, is a vibrant community for runners and walkers who w

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Jennifer Clark from Brandon, Mississippi, for reaching the impressive milestone of completing 400 official 13.1 mile half marathons, March 2026! Jennifer has been a long time member of our 50 states running club for over twelve years, since 2014!

Ready to lace up and hit the road? Finding half marathons nearby is easier than you think! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, discovering local races can boost your motivation and keep your training exciting. Let’s dive into how to find the perfect half marathon close to home and get you pumped for race day! How to Start Finding Half Marathons Near You First things first - where do you even look? The internet is your best friend here! Start with a quick se

We are excited to announce our 2026 Fall 50 States Half Marathon Club™ Member Party, Awards Night Event & Race Meet up at Prairie Fire...

Congratulations to Pat Miller, from Prescott, Arizona, for competing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge plus D.C., March 2024! Pat...

Congratulations to Dennis Roger, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge, plus D.C., February...

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD AND RUN! Introducing the ALL NEW "TRAVEL THE WORLD ~ 25 COUNTRIES CHALLENGE"! Complete a half...

Congratulations to Kerianne Christie, from Washougal, Washington, for finishing the 100 Half Marathons Challenge, October 2022! Kerianne...

Congratulations to Patty Bishop, from Lake Forest, California, for finishing an amazing milestone of 200 Half Marathons, October 2022! ...

Congratulations to Marcy Hokenson, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, for finishing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge, October 2022! Marcy...