War Eagle Run Fest Named Best Half Marathon in Alabama

The accolades are pouring in for the War Eagle Run Fest as it secures the title as the top half marathon in Alabama. 2024 marked the race’s third year in Auburn and had 3,831 runners, a 31% growth from 2023.

RaceRaves, the nation’s premier online race finder and online community for runners and endurance athletes, has announced the winners of the 2024 “Racers Choice: Best Half Marathons in the U.S.” After tallying nearly 20,000 votes from runners nationwide, along with finisher ratings and reviews on RaceRaves.com, the War Eagle Run Fest emerged as the top half marathon in the state.

“The recognition of the War Eagle Run Fest as the Best Half Marathon in Alabama is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our community partners and organizers,” said, Brooke Kastner, vice president of Auburn-Opelika Tourism.

The War Eagle Run Fest, a collaborative effort between Auburn-Opelika Tourism, FRESHJUNKIE Racing, and Auburn University, offers participants a unique experience with its half marathon, 5K, and kids marathon finishing on the 50-yard line of Jordan-Hare Stadium. Notably, the event was recently recognized as a finalist for Event Partnership of the Year in markets under 500,000 by the Sports Events Tourism Association.

“The ‘Best Half Marathons in the U.S.’ initiative exemplifies our passion for the sport and our commitment to helping runners discover the best races across the country,” said RaceRaves Co-founder Mike Sohaskey. “We’re thrilled by the tremendous response from runners nationwide and congratulate the War Eagle Run Fest on this well-deserved accolade.”