Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
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Overview
The Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Southern Illinois Airport Terminal in Murphysboro, IL (665 N. Airport Rd). This is the 20th running of the half marathon. The event is described as a cupless race; cups will not be available at aid stations and volunteers will use water pitchers to fill bottles.
Events include:
- 1/2 Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Hoodie Only (must pick up at packet pickup)
Registration details listed on the event page show prices of $55 for the 1/2 Marathon, $50 for the Virtual Half Marathon, and $25 for the Hoodie Only option. The 1/2 Marathon price increases after December 13, 2025. Virtual registration ends February 13, 2026. Registration must be submitted by January 30 to receive a hooded sweatshirt; hoodies not picked up by the end of the race will not be held. A traditional hooded sweatshirt is included with timely registration, with an option to upgrade to a limited edition full-zip or to add an extra hoodie.
Awards, results and other details
All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Special awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age-group awards are listed for male and female in these categories: 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 on gun time. Course maps and a route inside the airport are provided on the event page. Sponsors include River2River, RRCA, Southern Illinois Airport, Soill Racing, Dans Protein Bars, and Colson Photo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
