Best (and Worst) Half Marathons in Europe - Ranking Every Race I Ran in 2023

[@lenkaontherun]

Wow, so many unique locations for a half marathon! I ran Prague Half Marathon and besides some little organisational hickups (same as Copenhagen, like you said Sadie!), I found it magical. And I live here, so I didn't see anything new, but it was just so cool to experience the city this way.

[@jetsetting_runner]

I want to do Prague half one day (and visit!), my goal is to try and run a half marathon in every country in Europe.

[@lenkaontherun]

@@jetsetting_runner that’s an amazing goal!

[@OldManRunner]

Thanks for the video. Great synopsis. Ireland is windy. I regularly run out by Clontarf and it can be pretty wild. If you can handle the wind and don’t mind hills the Kilkee Half Marathon is beautiful. Running by the coastal cliffs along the Atlantic. It’s out and back and hilly but worth it for the views. I ran the Midnight Sun Marathon this year… spectacular

[@jetsetting_runner]

I honestly didn't mind the wind once I got used to it, I will have to check out the Kilkee Half, I did the WAW a few years back driving and I loved it. Can't imagine how beautiful it must be on foot.

[@OldManRunner]

@@jetsetting_runner I made a video of the Kilkee event...I drove and recorded the entire course on the GoPro and the footage is in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2fKenxoiplmj6M

[@elenamerelo8072]

I run my first half marathon in april (Bergen City Marathon, Norway) and I'm hooked!! Not that long after I joined the Bilbao one, in October, looking forward to it! And running and traveling more :D especially The Midnight Sun one I want to do, probably will do it next year! This video was so useful and fun, and your blog is great! Keep up the good work , cheer for you! The fb group is an amazing initiative too, so cool!

[@jetsetting_runner]

Thank you Elena and congrats on your first half! I've only done Midnight Sun in Norway, but I have heard the country in general produces some great races. I will have to check out the Bergen one. And Bilbao sounds beautiful! I've always wanted to run in Basque. I tried to sign up for the San Sebastien but they sell out over a year in advance

[@fiachramacaodha1260]

Had the same experience at Clontarf in 2023, it was also one of the hottest days of the year. Heat and strong wind in face with no shade was hellish, bodies dropping everywhere the last few Km. View was also pretty boring. Been searching for some continental half marathons to do so thanks for your great guide!

[@jetsetting_runner]

Honestly, I avoid any race that is out and back along the water because I get so bored after the first 5km. But I'm glad this guide is helpful!

[@timoruns]

Thank you for the tips! I would also recommend you to run the Barcelona Half marathon next year! Such a beautiful race!

[@jetsetting_runner]

I'm definitely adding it to my list! Barcelona is such an amazing city.

[@stevenlennie]

Great reviews, only one I’ve done here is Edinburgh but will be doing Copenhagen and Budapest.

[@jetsetting_runner]

Fingers crossed Copenhagen can figure things out this year, I have heard that they have solutions to all of the issues that arose last year. And Budapest will be amazing! The views of Parliament are stunning, just drink lots of water!

[@Q8Physio]

LOVE THIS REVIEW 👌

[@jetsetting_runner]

Thank you!

[@lizakosareva5851]

When you become extremely famous from this please remember I was the first like and comment on your first video. Loved it btw!!!

[@jetsetting_runner]

Thank you! Launching this channel has been my goal for a long time, but I kept putting it off, never feeling ready.