21 Years. One Incredible Tradition. Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon🦅

Join us Saturday, February 13, 2027, for the 21st running of the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, Illinois!

Whether you're chasing a personal best, looking for a new challenge, or simply want to experience a unique Southern Illinois race, we're ready to welcome you to the starting line.

Why You'll Love This Event

🏃 13.1 miles

🦅 Southern Illinois Airport

🏅 Custom Finisher Medal

👕 Official Hooded Sweatshirt for Early Registrants

🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards

🌎 In-person & virtual options

❤️ A Race for Every Goal

🦅 Register Early & Get the Hoodie!Register by January 28, 2027, to guarantee your official Fly with the Eagles hooded sweatshirt!

Hoodies must be picked up by the end of race day. Unclaimed hoodies will not be held after the race.

🌎 A CUP-FREE RACE

We're proud to be a cupless event! Rather than using disposable cups, our volunteers will provide water pitchers so runners can refill their own bottles at the aid stations. Please bring a refillable bottle with you.

❤️ This race is about more than a finish time. Every runner comes to the starting line with a different goal.

Maybe you're chasing a PR. Maybe this is your first half marathon. Maybe you're coming back for another year. Maybe your goal is simply to cross that finish line.

Whatever brought you here, we're here to cheer you on.

Your goal. Your finish line. Your accomplishment.  Come run with us. Come be part of the tradition. Come Fly with the Eagles! 🦅