Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION!
The Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-Summer Edition offers a virtual challenge to keep summer miles consistent.
Race Date
Jul 17, 2026
Location
Southern, IL
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- Location
- Southern, Illinois
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-Summer Edition provides a flexible virtual challenge, allowing runners to complete their 13.1 miles anytime between July 17th and August 19th. This event is designed to offer motivation during the summer months, accommodating various schedules and preferences, whether it's a weekend run, a cooler evening effort, or even treadmill miles.
Participants who register by July 24th are guaranteed a commemorative Fly with the Eagles Tank Top. Both the tank tops and finisher medals will be mailed out the week after the event concludes, ensuring that runners receive their well-earned rewards regardless of their chosen completion time and location.
Race-provided description
Please note this is solely a VIRTUAL event.
No matter the reason we can all use a little bit of extra motivation during the summer to keep at those miles and this year we are we are happy to bring back the Fly with the Eagles-SUMMER EDITION!
We understand that trying to get in a half marathon during the summer may not always be easy. That is why runners will have from July 17th to August 9th to complete. Whether it’s finding a weekend free, a day that is not too hot, hitting it up on the treadmill, or even getting in those miles once the sun goes down we want to see you finish.
Registration should be submitted by July 24th to guarantee a Fly with the Eagles Tank Top! Tank Tops and Finisher Medals will be mailed out to each Participant the week following the last day of the event.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, July 17, 2026
Start Time
12:00 AM
Giveaway
Tank Top
Start Location
Virtual, Southern, IL, 62966
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 88°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
71°
Afternoon (High)
88°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.3"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION!?
The Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION! is held on Friday, July 17, 2026, starting at 12:00 AM.
Where does the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION! take place?
It takes place in Southern, Illinois.
What distances does the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION! offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION! course flat and good for a PR?
The Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon-SUMMER EDITION! is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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