SUPERHALFS SERIES

The SuperHalfs are a series of world-class half marathons in Europe, and each city is a bucket-list race in itself. Much like the Abbott World Majors, runners seeking an extra challenge can run all six and receive a seventh SuperMedal.

Whether you want to run one or run them all, Free to Run has opportunities for you to add these to your race calendar in 2027. 

We have a limited number of charity bibs available for each of these six events. In exchange for a fundraising commitment of USD $800 (approx 700 EUR or 600 GBP), you can gain access to the race of your choice, and we’ll cover the entry fee.

  • EDP Lisbon Half Marathon: March 7, 2027
    The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is Portugal’s biggest running event, with over 27,000 runners following the shores of the River Tagus. Its iconic start crosses the 25 de Abril Bridge, followed by a flat and fast course that winds through the city and finishes at the famous Mosteiro dos Jerónimos monument. The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon held the men's world record for the half marathon distance from 2010-2018 and thousands of runners clock their personal best each year.
    2027 Charity Bib Application Status: OPEN

  • Generali Prague Half Marathon: April 3, 2027
    The Generali Prague Half Marathon features stunning scenery at every twist and turn of the course. The race follows a looped course of Prague with breathtaking views from the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vyšehrad Castle and the Rudolfinum Concert Hall.  The event’s motto, ‘ALL RUNNERS ARE BEAUTIFUL’, attracts runners from all over– making the race one of Europe's most popular half marathons.
    2027 Charity Bib Application Status: OPEN

  • Generali Berlin Half Marathon: April 4, 2027
    The Generali Berlin Half Marathon offers a sightseeing tour by foot through the German capital in spring time. Like Berlin’s iconic full marathon, this half is a flat, super-fast route that starts and finishes between the Federal Chancellery, Reichstag, Victory Column and Brandenburg Gate in the heart of the city. It takes you through trendy neighborhoods and past historical landmarks. The race’s Expo offers you a chance to run on the historic tarmac of the decommissioned Templehof Airport.
    2027 Charity Bib Application Status: OPEN

  • Copenhagen Half Marathon: 2027 date to be announced
    The Copenhagen Half Marathon debuted in 2015, and just over 10 years later, it is doubling as the World Athletics Road Running Championships for 2026. The course is flat, wide, and takes runners past the very best of Copenhagen– like the colorful districts like Nørrebro, Vesterbro, the Inner City, and Frederiksberg Allé, aka the ‘Nordic Champs-Élysées’. Runners spot national landmarks like Christiansborg Palace, the Marble Church, and the Black Diamond library. The iconic finish line is on Øster Allé.
    2027 Charity Bib Application Status: Not yet open. Email info@freetorun.org to register your interest.

  • Cardiff Half Marathon: 2027 date to be announced
    The Cardiff Half Marathon already has a well-deserved reputation as one of the United Kingdom's best running events. The route takes in all of the city’s most iconic landmarks including the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay, the Civic Centre and Cardiff Castle. It attracts a sell-out field of 27,500 runners each year while thousands of spectators turn out to cheer on the runners in a city renowned for its sporting passion.
    2027 Charity Bib Application Status: Not yet open. Email info@freetorun.org to register your interest.

  • Valencia Half Marathon: 2027 date to be announced
    The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation recognizes the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Half Marathon as the best half marathon in Spain. As well as the best, it’s also the country’s fastest half marathon, with three world-record times set since 2017. The course winds its way through the busy streets of central Valencia, as well as the Maritime Quarter. As the final event on the SuperHalfs calendar, Valencia’s enjoyable climate welcomes runners from all over and provides an ideal location for an end of the season getaway.
    2027 Charity Bib Application Status: Not yet open. Email info@freetorun.org to register your interest.

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Already entered one or more of these races but want to join our team and support Free to Run? Send us an email to info@freetorun.org - we’ll get you all set up!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Head to our application page and start by selecting the SuperHalf you would like to run. Complete the application with detailed answers and a fundraising pledge that meets or exceeds our $800 USD minimum in your chosen currency.

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we suggest applying at your earliest convenience. Priority will be given to applicants who express a clear alignment with Free to Run’s mission and have a clear plan to meet or exceed their fundraising goal.

  • Yes! If there is more than one race you’d like to run with us, please complete an application for each race, with individual fundraising pledges per race. You’re more than welcome to provide the copy/pasted answers on every application.

  • The fundraising minimum for 2027 is $800 USD (approx 700 EUR / 600 GBP) per SuperHalf. If you want to run more than one SuperHalf, you need to raise the minimum per event.

  • The fundraising deadline is two weeks before race day. In addition, we request that runners kick off their fundraising upon accepting their bib, and we require 75% of the fundraising goal to be met before the event’s official registration deadline, which varies by race.

  • While reaching your fundraising goal is ultimately your responsibility, our team will be behind you all the way with tips and tricks to help you succeed. Team Free to Run is also a supportive bunch, so resources like our team WhatsApp group are great for asking questions and sharing ideas that have worked well for others.

  • When registering to run with a Free to Run bib, you are committing to fundraise and/or make a personal donation to reach your agreed goal. If you are not on track to reach your fundraising goal and not communicating with our team, Free to Run reserves the right to pull your official race bib and you will not be able to run the race.

    If you are not on track to reach the fundraising minimum, but don’t want to lose your bib for the race, you will be responsible for paying the difference in order to participate in the event. A credit card will be kept on file.

  • Runners who reach their 75% milestone will be issued registration codes through the Realbuzz platform (where you submit your application). Runners will need to log on to the race’s website to enter their code and complete their registration before their race’s registration deadline.

  • It is important to note that when you accept a spot on Team Free to Run, you are taking an entry that we may not be able to re-fill if you drop out. Free to Run counts on each runner to raise the fundraising minimum to support our mission. It is critical that each runner understands that their cancellation has a financial impact on the charity.

    Runners who become injured or have a change in circumstance affecting their ability to participate in their chosen race may be permitted to switch to a different race, depending upon availability of a bib and timing of drop out. We cannot make any guarantees. 

    If you anticipate any issue affecting your ability to participate, please communicate it with Free to Run as early as possible. 

    All fundraising is non-refundable.

  • When running with a charity bib, Free to Run pre-purchases and covers the cost of your race entry. However, in order to secure your place on our team, we do ask that you donate or raise your first $50 within 48 hours of returning your signed commitment form.

  • If you apply and receive a SuperHalf charity-bib from Free to Run, you receive a complimentary entry for the race to which you applied.

    Every runner who joins us at the SuperHalfs, regardless of whether you’re running with your own bib or a charity-bib, is a member of Team Free to Run and an Ambassador for our cause. These benefits include:

    • Free to Run gear to train and race in, if you wish.

    • Support from our team coach to get you to your personal race goals and guide you in your training.

    • Fundraising support to help you surpass your goal, including help setting up your personalized online fundraising page.

    • Opportunities to communicate and network with other Free to Run Ambassadors, SuperHalfs, and Marathon runners throughout the world. The group is a great source of information and inspiration for questions, training tips, fundraising support, and event logistics.

    • The opportunity to learn more about our work, including video calls and information sessions with staff and participants of our global programs.

  • Team Free to Run brings together runners and athletes from around the world who are participating in marathons and other events to raise funds for Free to Run’s programs and advocate for our mission to advance gender equity globally through running. 

    As a SuperHalfs runner, you are an Ambassador for Free to Run. Through your fundraising, you raise awareness for Free to Run and inspire others to understand our shared belief that everyone deserves the right to pursue sports like running.

  • Of course! We ask that still you complete an application and take your ambassador pledge into consideration when choosing a fundraising minimum. We may be able to count some of your current fundraising towards a SuperHalf bib, but we can not consider funds raised in a previous year.

  • Free to Run would be thrilled to have you join us using your own entry! Head to the team page for your race and click the JOIN TEAM button. A Free to Run staff member will quickly be in touch to offer more support and help you join us.

  • We would be honored to have you secure your SuperMedal by running all six SuperHalfs with Free to Run, but at the moment, we can not guarantee Free to Run bibs beyond 2027. If you are interested in running all six races in 2027, do let us know! While it is possible to complete all six in one calendar year, the Prague and Berlin races are held on Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend, so it requires logistical planning on behalf of the runner.

  • No, Free to Run does not have any 2026 bibs available, but you can head over to https://www.realbuzz.com/charities/free-to-run to see what other 2026 races you can run for Free to Run.

  • Free to Run’s mission is to advance gender equity globally through running. We do this by providing leadership and well-being programs for girls and young women in conflict areas, in conjunction with running experiences. We typically work with refugees, internally displaced people, and girls and young women who identify as ethnic minorities.


    Currently, Free to Run is operating programs in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine.

    While we work closely with individuals, we are working to drive change in community gender norms and towards a systematic shift in gender equality, with a specific focus on the expansion of access to public space and leadership opportunities for girls and young women.