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Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Murphysboro, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 13, 2027. About 3,900 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 13, 2027
- Location
- Murphysboro, IL
- Field size
- ~3,900 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Location
- Murphysboro, Illinois
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 3,900 runners
- Course
- 200 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 200 ft gain, 200 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 43°F at the start, 73% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
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…
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Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 13, 2027.
- Where is the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon held?
- In Murphysboro, Illinois.
- What distances does the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- About 3,900 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. $55 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 200 ft gain, 200 ft loss (official course data).
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon?
- about 43°F at the start, 73% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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