SuperHalfs 2027: The Complete Guide to Europe’s Six-City Half Marathon Series and How to Enter
Updated: Oct 26
Written by Andy Hood · Ultra runner, cancer survivor and Runna ambassador
Updated 26 October 2026 | Originally Published 18 June 2026
Six countries, six iconic half marathons, one rather special medal at the end of it. The SuperHalfs is the half marathon world's answer to the Abbott World Marathon Majors, and in this guide I'll walk you through exactly what it is, where the races are, who runs it, and how you actually get yourself to a start line.
Quick Answer the Superhalf Series
The SuperHalfs is Europe’s answer to the Abbott World Marathon Majors, built for ordinary runners rather than the lucky and the lightning-quick. Run six half marathons in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia, in any order and with no time limit, and you’ll get the SuperMedal at the finish of your sixth race and your name in the Hall of Fame. That’s six cities and six start lines for one very shiny medal, and you know I’m a sucker for a medal.
Getting in: Sign up for a free SuperPassport, then enter each race separately on its own website. Put your SuperPassport number on every entry, because the races don’t count towards your six without it.
When: Three races are in spring (Lisbon, Prague, Berlin) and three in autumn (Copenhagen, Cardiff, Valencia). Prague and Berlin are on back-to-back days, so you can tick off two countries in one weekend.
Sold out? The official travel agencies can often get you a guaranteed entry with flights and hotels included. Nirvana Europe covers all six races.
Already run one? Older results can be claimed and added to your SuperPassport.
In this Article
Why I’m Writing About the SuperHalfs (From an Ultra Runner’s View)
I was deep in research for a potential world record attempt over the marathon distance when I chanced upon the SuperHalfs series, and the first thing that struck me was how little I'd actually seen written about it. For a series this ambitious, a genuine European circuit of world-class races, it seemed to be flying under the radar.
The idea of travelling round Europe in quick succession to complete races in different countries genuinely appeals to me. There’s something about stitching together a continent one start line at a time that fires me up. I’ve recently written a guide on training for your first half marathon and a London Marathon training plan for anyone eyeing up the first of the Majors, so it felt only right that the SuperHalfs got its own space here too. So here it is: everything I dug up, in one place.
What Is the SuperHalfs Series?
The SuperHalfs is a series of six of Europe's leading half marathons, brought together under one banner with a shared rewards system. The tagline says it all: "an extraordinary running series for ordinary runners." Where the Abbott World Marathon Majors can feel like a club for the lucky and the very fast, the SuperHalfs is deliberately pitched at regular runners who love to travel, chase a personal challenge, and collect a few stories (and medals) along the way.
The concept is simple. You complete all six half marathons, in any order and in your own time, and once you cross the finish line of your sixth race, you’re awarded a unique SuperMedal and a place in the SuperHalfs Hall of Fame.
Better still, there’s no longer a deadline. The series used to give you five years, but because so many of the races sell out, the organisers scrapped the time limit. Finish all six, however long it takes, and the medal’s yours. That’s a rare bit of common sense in a world of ballots and entry windows.
Every one of the six races is a serious event in its own right. They all hold World Athletics road race labels or are run on World Athletics World Championship courses, and they're certified by AIMS. Several have hosted world record performances. In other words, these aren't novelty fun runs bolted together. They're six of the best-organised, fastest and most popular half marathons on the continent.
SuperHalfs Races and 2027 Dates
Here are the six SuperHalfs races, their host cities, and the next edition of each. The 2026 autumn races are done and dusted, so everything below is for the 2027 season. Dates can still shift, so always double-check on the official race site before you book flights.
Race | City | Country | Next Edition | How to Enter |
EDP Lisbon Half Marathon | Lisbon | Portugal | Sun 7 March 2027 | General entry |
Generali Prague Half Marathon | Prague | Czech Republic | Sat 3 April 2027 | Ballot (now closed), charity or travel agency |
Generali Berlin Half Marathon | Berlin | Germany | Sun 4 April 2027 | Ballot (now closed), charity or travel agency. |
Copenhagen Half Marathon | Copenhagen | Denmark | Sun 19 September 2027 | Ballot (now closed), charity or travel agency |
Cardiff Half Marathon | Cardiff | Wales (UK) | Sun 3 October 2027 | Ballot (now closed), Skip the Ballot, charity or tour operator |
Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich | Valencia | Spain | Sun 24 October 2027 (TBC) | Check the official site |
The split is handy: three races in spring (Lisbon, Prague, Berlin) and three in autumn (Copenhagen, Cardiff, Valencia). If you’re an organised soul, you could in theory knock out all six in a single calendar year.
A heads-up on entries: the ballot is becoming the norm. Copenhagen has moved to a lottery for 2027, and Cardiff and Prague have done the same. If you missed those ballots, don’t panic. Charity places and the official travel agencies further down this guide are still very much open.
One quirk worth knowing: the regular Copenhagen Half didn’t run in 2026, because the city hosted the World Athletics Road Running Championships instead. 2027 marks its return.
Can You Run Prague and Berlin on the Same Weekend?
Now, here’s the bit that genuinely made me sit up. In 2027, Prague runs on Saturday 3 April and Berlin runs on Sunday 4 April. That’s two SuperHalfs, two capital cities and two stamps in your passport, roughly 24 hours apart.
Is it sensible? Probably not. Is it exactly the kind of thing I’d do? Absolutely.
If you fancy it, here’s my honest take on how to pull it off:
Run Prague for fun, race Berlin (or vice versa). Trying to PB both is a recipe for misery. Pick one to go for, and treat the other as a long, scenic jog with a medal at the end.
Plan the journey before you plan the pace. Prague to Berlin is roughly four hours by train, so a Saturday afternoon train gets you there in time for dinner and bed. Book early, because you won’t be the only runner on it.
Recovery starts at the Prague finish line. Refuel, rehydrate, get your legs up on the train and get some carbs in that evening. My what to eat after a run guide is your friend here.
Let someone else do the faff. Some of the official travel agencies already sell combined Prague and Berlin packages, with both entries, hotels and the transfer between them sorted.
Train for it specifically. Back-to-back long runs on a Saturday and Sunday in your build-up will teach your legs what’s coming. It’s bread and butter in ultra training, and it works just as well here.
It’s a third of the series in one weekend, with a great story for the pub afterwards. Very dangerous information to put in front of someone like me.
What Each SuperHalfs Course Is Like
EDP Lisbon Half Marathon. The most popular running event in Portugal, and arguably the most spectacular start in the series. You set off across the 25 de Abril Bridge, high above the Tagus, running back into Lisbon over that famous red suspension span. A fast, scenic, history-soaked early-season opener.
Generali Prague Half Marathon. Run by RunCzech, the engine room behind the whole series. The course threads through the historic heart of Prague (castles, bridges, the river) and is known as a quick one. This is where the SuperHalfs concept was born.
Generali Berlin Half Marathon. The spring community get-together that kicks off Berlin's running season. Flat, fast, and a brilliant taste of a city that knows how to put on a road race.
Copenhagen Half Marathon. A relative youngster, founded in 2015, but it's earned a world-class reputation fast. A flat, fast course that rolls past the city's landmarks with cool Nordic autumn weather to help you fly.
Cardiff Half Marathon. The home fixture for us in the UK, and one of the country's largest road races. An iconic loop through the Welsh capital, with the kind of crowd support that carries you round.
Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich. One of the fastest half marathon courses in the world, full stop. If a personal best is what you're after, this is the one runners circle on the calendar.
Which SuperHalfs Race Is the Fastest?
Valencia, and it isn’t close. It’s one of the fastest half marathon courses on the planet. Twelve of the twenty fastest men’s half marathon times ever run, and the two fastest women’s times, were set on its streets. It’s flat, the weather is usually cool and kind in late October, and the whole city is built around fast running.
The rest aren’t slow either:
Copenhagen is where Geoffrey Kamworor set a world record of 58:01 in 2019.
Lisbon held the men’s half marathon world record for eight years.
Prague was once the fastest half marathon in the world.
Berlin is flat, wide and quick, a proper German road race.
Cardiff is one of the flattest certified half marathon courses in the UK, with crowds that’ll drag you round.
So if you’re chasing a PB, circle Valencia. And don’t count out the other five.
Which SuperHalfs Race Should You Run First?
Technically, it doesn’t matter, because the six can be run in any order. But here’s how I’d think about it.
If you’re in the UK, start with Cardiff. No flights, no passport, no language barrier, just a train or a drive to Wales and one of the best atmospheres of any race in the country. It’s the easiest way to get your first stamp and see if the series has its hooks in you.
If you want a trip, start with Lisbon. It’s the first race of the year in March, with spring sunshine and a start over the 25 de Abril Bridge. It’s a cracking opening chapter to the story.
Save Valencia for when you’re fittest. It’s the PB course, so don’t waste it on your first race in the series. Run it once you’ve got a few races and a solid training block behind you.
The real answer, though, is to start with whichever race you get into. Five of the six now use ballots, so the order often comes down to luck. If you win a place, take it. You can plan everything else around it.
How to Enter the SuperHalfs (Step by Step)
This is the bit that confuses people, because entering "the SuperHalfs" and entering an individual race are two separate things. Here's how it actually works.
Step one: create your free SuperPassport. Head to the SuperHalfs website and sign up for a SuperPassport. It's free, and it's the digital record that tracks your six races. You'll get a SuperPassport number, and this is the key to the whole thing.
Step two: register for each race individually. The SuperHalfs series does not sell race entries directly. You enter each of the six races through that race's own website, the same as any other runner. Entry methods vary: some use ballots, some general entry, some sell out fast, so follow the SuperHalfs on Facebook and Instagram, where they announce ballot openings.
Step three: add your SuperPassport number to every race registration. This is the easy one to forget. When you enter each race, make sure you put your SuperPassport number into the registration. That's how your finish gets credited to your series tally.
Step four: complete all six and claim your SuperMedal. Run them in any order, with no deadline. Once you’ve finished your fifth race and entered your sixth, the organisers are notified that you’re on track to become a SuperRunner, and your SuperMedal will be ready for you at the finish of race number six.
There’s also a lovely safety net. If you genuinely try to get into races but haven’t managed a single SuperHalfs race in two years, the organisers will send you a code or link to register for one of your missing races. That’s a proper “we’ve got your back” touch.
One genuinely useful detail: if you've already run some of these races before signing up for a SuperPassport, don't panic. You can claim those past results and have them added to your account, so they still count towards your six.
What Is the SuperPassport and How Do You Get the SuperMedal?
The SuperPassport is the heart of the whole concept, a digital passport that collects a stamp for each race you complete, a bit like a running version of collecting stamps at border control, except far more fun and with considerably less queuing. As you tick off each city, your passport fills up.
Complete the set and you earn the SuperMedal, plus your name goes up on the Hall of Fame at superhalfs.com. Now, regular readers will know I am a complete sucker for a medal. One of my own medals has a message on the back about how the medal isn't just for the race. It's for every early morning, every low day, every nutrition experiment and every sacrifice that came before it. The SuperMedal is exactly that feeling stretched across six races and six cities. I can see precisely why people get hooked.
SuperHalfs Travel Packages: Official Travel Agencies
Here's where the SuperHalfs gets clever for those of us who love the travel as much as the running. Several of the races are hugely popular and can sell out, and sorting flights, hotels and transfers in six different countries is a faff. So the series works with a global network of official travel agencies.
The pitch is straightforward: these agencies can secure your race entry (handy for sold-out events) and handle the travel logistics (flights, accommodation, transfers) so you can concentrate on your running. You contact them directly to check entry availability and package details. They're organised by country, so you generally pick the one serving your home market.
The headline partner is Nirvana Europe, the official travel partner covering all six events.
A number of the others, including Sports Tours International, Born2Run, Travelmarathon.it, interair and TUI, are also official operators for the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which is a reassuring badge of credibility if you're handing over money for a package.
A word of caution from me: packages, prices and entry availability change constantly by race and by season, so I'd treat the list below as your starting point for a conversation rather than a fixed menu. Contact your regional agency directly and ask exactly what's included before you commit.
Official SuperHalfs Travel Agencies by Country
Here are the official SuperHalfs travel agencies grouped by country, with direct contact details.
Agency | Country | Website | |
Nirvana Europe (all 6 events) | United Kingdom | ||
Sports Tours International | United Kingdom | ||
Sports Tours International | Ireland | ||
Sports Tours International | United States | ||
Sports Tours International | France | ||
Destiny2Sport | USA / Colombia / El Salvador / Panama | ||
Fitness International Travel (FIT) | United States | ||
Coddiwomple Travel | United States | ||
Dream Travel Canada | Canada | ||
Contrastes Running | France | ||
Voyage Marathon | France | ||
Travelmarathon | Spain | ||
Marathinez Tours | Spain | ||
Transvia Sport | Spain | ||
Endeavor Maratones Internacionales | Spain / Portugal | ||
Ki Run | Italy | ||
Born2Run | Italy | ||
TravelRunning | Italy | ||
VivieSorridi | Italy | ||
Italy | |||
Laufreisen GmbH | Germany | ||
interair-Sportreisen | Germany | ||
Czech Sport Travel | Czech Republic / Slovakia | ||
Runners Unlimited (by Ruefa) | Austria | ||
Studer Travel Service | Switzerland | ||
Springtime Travel | Norway | ||
Springtime Travel | Sweden | ||
Travel2Run | Belgium | ||
TUI Sports | Netherlands | ||
Travel2Run | Poland | ||
RAZ Event Marathon | Poland | ||
Explore Travel | Romania | ||
Run Away Travels | Serbia | ||
SD Maratonc | Slovenia | ||
Active Holiday Company | India / UAE | ||
CYRUNS Miles | India | ||
Golden Rama Tours & Travel | Indonesia | ||
Cerita Lari Explorun | Indonesia | ||
Travelmarathon | Brazil | ||
Sub4 Turismo Esportivo | Brazil | ||
Kamel Turismo | Brazil | ||
terranova (maratones) | Colombia |
If you'd rather book everything yourself, you can of course go direct to each race organiser: Lisbon (maratonaclubedeportugal.com), Prague (runczech.com), Berlin (generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de), Copenhagen (cphhalf.dk), Cardiff (cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk) and Valencia (valenciaciudaddelrunning.com).
How Much Does the SuperHalfs Cost?
Short answer: the SuperPassport is free, and expect to pay roughly £350 to £475 in entry fees for all six races. Flights and hotels are extra, and that’s where the real money goes.
Here’s roughly what each race costs to enter for 2027 if you get a place directly:
Race | 2027 Entry Fee (approx.) |
Lisbon | Around £35–£70, depending on when you enter |
Prague | €55–€98, depending on when you enter |
Berlin | €89 |
Copenhagen | DKK 795 plus a 5% admin fee (about £95) |
Cardiff | £59 (UK ballot entry) |
Valencia | 2027 prices not yet confirmed. Check the official site. |
Several of these races charge more the later you enter, so getting in early saves money.
If you go through a charity, the entry fee is usually lower, but you’ll commit to a fundraising target, often around £500 per race. Travel agency packages cost the most, but they get you a guaranteed place and sort the flights, hotel and transfers for you. When a race is sold out, they’re often the only way in.
My advice: don’t think of it as one big bill. Spread over a few years, it’s a race or two a year, each one a weekend away with a medal at the end. Book flights early, look for cheap midweek returns, and if you’re doing Prague and Berlin, the back-to-back weekend saves you a whole extra trip.
When Did the SuperHalfs Start?
The history is a little tangled, and worth getting right. The series was conceived around 2019 and originally meant to launch in 2020, but we all remember what happened to mass-participation sport in 2020. After a difficult start because of the pandemic, the SuperHalfs properly got going in 2022 as a five-city series (Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia). Berlin was added in 2024 to make it the six-race circuit we have today.
Who Organises the SuperHalfs?
The series is led by RunCzech, the organisation behind the Prague Half Marathon (and the Prague Marathon, among many other events). They work in partnership with the organising bodies of the other five races to run the series, the SuperPassport system and the SuperMedal. It's a collaboration between six established race organisers rather than a single promoter parachuting in, which is a big part of why the quality across all six events is so consistent.
How to Train for the SuperHalfs
If the SuperHalfs has got its hooks into you, the good news is that the training is very manageable, especially with a structured plan. I've written a full guide on how to train for your first half marathon that'll take you from the start line to 13.1 miles, and it pairs nicely with a few of my other pieces you'll want in your back pocket for a series like this:
Tapering for a race: essential when you've got six of them to peak for.
Carb loading before a race: get the fuelling right and the miles look after themselves.
What to eat after a run: recovery matters even more when you're racing across a calendar.
The running pace calculator: useful if Valencia has you eyeing a PB.
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SuperHalfs FAQs
How many races are in the SuperHalfs?
Six. They’re in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia: three in spring, three in autumn, and one very shiny medal if you finish them all.
Does a SuperPassport get me into the races?
No, and this catches loads of people out. Your SuperPassport is free and tracks your progress, but you still have to enter each race separately and add your passport number to every entry.
Are the SuperHalfs races ballot entry?
Most of them, yes. Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia all use ballots now, so it’s partly down to luck. Enter every ballot you can and see what comes up.
What if a SuperHalfs race is sold out?
Don’t panic. A charity place will get you in if you’re happy to fundraise, and the official SuperHalfs travel agencies sell guaranteed entries with your hotel and travel sorted.
Is there a time limit to complete the SuperHalfs?
Not anymore. The organisers dropped the old five-year limit, so finish all six whenever life allows and the medal’s yours.
Do I have to run the SuperHalfs in order?
Nope. Run them in any order you like, over as many years as you like. Your SuperPassport keeps count.
Can races I’ve already run count towards the SuperHalfs?
Yes. If you’ve run any of the six before getting a SuperPassport, you can claim those results, so that Cardiff Half from a few years back might already be your first stamp.
Is there a SuperHalfs race in the UK?
Yes, the Cardiff Half Marathon every October. No flights, no passport, and one of the best atmospheres of any UK race. It’s the easiest first stamp going for us Brits.
Can beginners run the SuperHalfs?
Absolutely. The series is built for ordinary runners, and every race has first-timers on the start line. Give yourself a proper training block, follow a structured plan, and you’ll be ready.
About Andy Hood
Andy Hood is an ultra and endurance runner based in North Devon, and the man behind Running WestwardHo.
In 2021, at 48, a testicular cancer diagnosis took his running away from him. Surgery and chemotherapy followed, and what came back out the other side is what he calls Andy v2.0, a runner with a mission attached. Since then he has designed and run a string of deliberately attention-grabbing ultras, from 24 hours on a treadmill in a busy shopping centre to 170 miles of the South West Coast Path, and has raised more than £28,000 for cancer and mental health charities along the way.
He is the founder of Check Ya Balls, a men’s underwear range with a cheeky look and a serious point to it, and a Runna ambassador. He has circled Mont Blanc on foot and is a regular in Chamonix for UTMB week. Half marathons are a staple of his training, whether as a session in an ultra block, a race on the way to a marathon, or simply an excuse to travel somewhere new and earn a medal. And he’s a self-confessed sucker for a medal.
He doesn’t run for times: he runs for the places, the people and the stories that come with them.
His writing here covers race guides, race reports, training guidance, honest kit reviews and the occasional strong opinion. The message underneath all of it stays the same: check yourself, and don’t wait to be told twice.
You can find Andy on Instagram @runningwestwardho, or read more at runningwestwardho.co.uk.
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