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SuperHalfs 2027: Originals, Europa And All 12 Races
Updated: 15 hours ago
SuperHalfs expands in 2027 into two separate series covering 12 European half marathons. The original challenge is now known as SuperHalfs Originals, while the new SuperHalfs Europa series introduces another six destination.
Each series has its own six race challenge and SuperMedal. Runners can work towards either challenge or complete both in parallel, taking on the races in any order and without a time limit.
What Is SuperHalfs?
SuperHalfs is made up of two separate six race challenges. SuperHalfs Originals contains the founding events in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia, while SuperHalfs Europa brings together Napoli, Warsaw, Belgrade, Vienna, Riga and Stockholm from 2027.
Completing all six races within one series earns that series’ SuperMedal. You can pursue either challenge or work towards both at the same time, using your existing SuperHalfs account and SuperPassport number to record your results.
The races can be completed in any order and there is no time limit. Previous finishes in the Europa cities cannot be claimed retrospectively because only eligible races completed from 2027 onwards count towards the new challenge.
SuperHalfs 2027 Calendar
The SuperHalfs Originals calendar begins with Lisbon on Sunday 7 March, followed by Prague on Saturday 3 April and Berlin on Sunday 4 April. Copenhagen takes place on Sunday 19 September, Cardiff on Sunday 3 October and Valencia on Sunday 24 October.
SuperHalfs Europa starts with Napoli on Sunday 21 February and continues with Warsaw on Sunday 14 March, Belgrade on Saturday 17 April and Vienna on Sunday 18 April. Riga follows on Sunday 16 May, with Stockholm completing the published 2027 calendar on Saturday 21 August.
The official SuperHalfs pages currently list those dates, but runners should still check the individual organiser before booking travel. Entry, transfer, deferral and charity arrangements continue to be managed separately by each event.
SuperHalfs Originals Races
Lisbon Half Marathon
Lisbon has one of the most memorable starts in the series. Runners begin on the 25 de Abril Bridge, crossing high above the River Tagus before heading towards the riverside sections and the finish in Belém.
Lisbon is a memorable place to begin your SuperHalfs journey if you want your first event to feel unlike a conventional city half marathon. The bridge provides the spectacle, while the later riverside sections introduce runners to a different side of the Portuguese capital.
Prague Half Marathon
Prague combines a half marathon with a visit to one of Europe’s most distinctive cities. The route follows the Vltava River and takes runners through different parts of the Czech capital.
Its place on the spring calendar makes it a useful early season goal. For 2027, remember that Berlin is scheduled for the following day, so decide which race best fits your plans for that year.
Berlin Half Marathon
Berlin brings the scale and atmosphere of a major city race to the series. It joined SuperHalfs in 2024 and is now one of the six events required for runners starting the challenge.
If you enjoy running in a large field with plenty happening around you, Berlin is likely to be high on your list. Its early April date also gives you an alternative to Prague for a spring SuperHalfs trip.
Copenhagen Half Marathon
Copenhagen is particularly attractive to runners looking for a fast course. Its September date allows time for a summer training block and puts it well apart from the three spring races.
Demand for places can be high. If Copenhagen is an important part of your plans, follow its entry announcements rather than waiting until the year you hope to run.
Cardiff Half Marathon
Cardiff takes runners through the Welsh capital and combines city landmarks with strong local support. For anyone travelling from elsewhere in Europe, it also offers a different race experience from the larger continental capitals in the series.
Cardiff is scheduled for early October in 2027. That puts it close to Valencia, although you are free to complete those races in different years if you would rather give each one its own training block and trip.
Valencia Half Marathon
Valencia is well known for fast half marathon running. Its flat course and late October date make it a popular target for runners who want to test their fitness after training through the summer and early autumn.
It closes the annual SuperHalfs calendar, but it does not have to close your personal challenge. You can run Valencia first, last or anywhere between.
SuperHalfs Europa Races
Napoli City Half Marathon: 21 February 2027
Napoli opens the SuperHalfs Europa calendar with a fast course through one of Italy’s most distinctive cities. The route combines stretches beside the Bay of Naples with historic streets and views towards Mount Vesuvius.
Its February date makes it an early target for runners beginning the new series. Napoli also offers a memorable destination beyond the race, with its historic centre, waterfront and celebrated food culture.
Warsaw Half Marathon: 14 March 2027
Warsaw brings together a large half marathon field and a city shaped by both historic reconstruction and modern development. Runners experience the Polish capital’s broad streets, contrasting districts and surroundings close to the River Vistula.
The event has grown into one of the largest races in the new Europa series. Warsaw’s Old Town, Royal Route, parks and modern skyline also provide plenty to explore around race weekend.
Belgrade Half Marathon: 17 April 2027
Belgrade offers a half marathon in a city where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. The Serbian capital combines historic landmarks, lively central streets and views from the area around Kalemegdan Fortress.
The race joins the Europa series with a capacity of 10,000 runners. Its Saturday date places it immediately before Vienna, although the two events can be completed in different years and in any order.
Vienna Half Marathon: 18 April 2027
The Vienna Half Marathon forms part of Vienna City Marathon weekend. Its course combines sections beside the Danube with the Prater and some of the Austrian capital’s best known streets and landmarks.
Vienna adds grand architecture, music and an established international running weekend to the Europa series. It takes place the day after Belgrade in 2027.
Riga Half Marathon: 16 May 2027
Riga combines a relatively flat city course with crossings of the River Daugava and landmarks including the Freedom Monument. The route introduces runners to the Latvian capital’s historic centre, residential neighbourhoods and distinctive riverfront.
The wider event is known for incorporating music and Latvian cultural traditions into race weekend. Its May date also provides a clear gap after the closely grouped April events in Belgrade and Vienna.
Stockholm Half Marathon: 21 August 2027
Stockholm brings the SuperHalfs Europa calendar to a close with a half marathon through the Swedish capital. The course takes runners through central districts and historic neighbourhoods, with bridges and waterfront sections reflecting the city’s position across 14 islands.
The August date gives Stockholm a distinct place within the series, several months after the five earlier races. It combines a major city event with a destination known for its architecture, green spaces and waterfront setting where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea.
How Does The SuperPassport Work?
Create a free account on the SuperHalfs website and you will receive a digital SuperPassport with its own passport number. Add that number when registering for each race so your official result can be matched to your account.
After each half marathon, check that your result appears in your passport. Only an official half marathon finish counts towards the challenge. Running a shorter event during the same race weekend does not earn a SuperHalfs stamp.
If you forget to enter your passport number, check the result claim instructions on the SuperHalfs website as soon as possible. Eligible Originals results may be added retrospectively, but finishes in the Europa cities only count from 2027, when those races officially joined the series.
Is There A Time Limit For SuperHalfs?
You can complete the races in any order and take as long as you need. That makes the challenge easier to fit around work, family, budgets and other running goals. You might run two events in one year and then take a break, or choose one new city each year.
If you began SuperHalfs under the earlier five race rules, check your account to see which version of the Originals challenge applies to you. New runners can start either six race series or work towards both at the same time.
How Do You Enter A SuperHalfs Race?
Each event has its own entry process. Depending on the race and year, standard places may be sold directly or allocated through a ballot. Entry dates, prices and conditions vary, so check each organiser’s website when planning your calendar.
Official travel packages and charity places can provide other ways to enter. These may still be available after standard entries have sold out, although availability and conditions differ between races.
You do not need to enter all events at once. Start with a race you can secure a place in, train for and travel to comfortably, then plan the next one. If a particular event is difficult to enter, follow its registration announcements while continuing your challenge elsewhere.
Can You Complete SuperHalfs For Charity?
Charity opportunities are managed separately across the individual events, and any wider fundraising offer may have its own eligibility and commitment requirements. Check whether an option applies to Originals, Europa or both before registering or beginning your fundraising.
There is also a SuperCharity Voucher for runners who want to fundraise across the full race series. It involves a deposit and a series fundraising commitment, so read the current terms before deciding whether it suits you.
You can also fundraise if you already have your own places. The races give you a long running story to share with supporters, whether you raise money throughout the series or focus on one event at a time.
How Much Does SuperHalfs Cost?
Creating a SuperPassport is free. You need your own entry for each event and the entry fees vary by race, plus any travel and accommodation.
There is no useful single figure for the total cost. It will depend on where you live, how you enter, when you book and how you prefer to travel. A charity place or travel package will also have different conditions from a standard race entry.
Because there is no completion deadline, you can spread the cost over several years. That makes it possible to enjoy each race as a trip in its own right instead of trying to arrange all race weekends at once.
Which SuperHalfs Race Should You Do First?
There is no correct starting point for either series. The Originals offer choices ranging from Lisbon’s bridge crossing and the spring races in Prague and Berlin to the fast courses in Copenhagen and Valencia and Cardiff’s big event atmosphere.
Europa provides another six possibilities, from an early season race beside the Bay of Naples to summer running among Stockholm’s islands. Warsaw, Belgrade, Vienna and Riga each offer a different city experience between those two points in the calendar.
Choose the race that fits your current plans, training time and travel budget. You can work towards Originals Europa or both simultaneously, with the races completed in any order and no overall time limit.
Before the final event in either series, check that your other five qualifying results appear in your SuperPassport and that your passport number is connected to your last entry. After finishing the sixth race in that series, follow the event instructions to collect the correct SuperMedal from the SuperHalfs team.
Is SuperHalfs Worth Doing?
If you enjoy half marathons and travelling, SuperHalfs gives you a reason to keep exploring. Every race within the two series has its own character, so the challenge offers more variety than repeatedly taking on the same type of event.
The main difficulty may be securing entries and organising the trips rather than completing the races within a deadline. With no overall time limit, you can build the challenge around your circumstances and decide whether to focus on the Originals, the Europa series or both.
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