The average number of steps in a full marathon is 52,400 steps.
The average number of steps in a half marathon is 26,200 steps.
A full marathon is 2 times the distance of a half marathon, hence the number of steps in a full marathon is twice that of a half marathon.
A half marathon is typically about 20,000 steps, taking about 4,000 steps per mile, which is less than the average for a full marathon.
A half marathon would require nearly 53 laps around a standard track of 400 meters.
A half marathon is approximately 21.1 kilometers long, so it is roughly like running a 10k race twice, with a little extra at the end.
When running a half marathon, the first 5 miles are usually blissful and run fast, but around mile 6, energy stores begin to deplete, causing the run to become more effortful and necessitating an energy gel or sports drink to continue.
The psychological effect of reaching the halfway point in a half marathon, often called the "silver lining," brings a sense of accomplishment and excitement, despite the eventual wall that must be climbed.
The emotional aspect of measuring a half marathon length can be described as ranging from the exhilaration of standing at the start-line, to the frustration of pushing through challenging miles towards the end, to the joy and celebration once the finish line is reached.
