Let’s bust a common running myth right out of the gate: You do not have to sign up for a 5K (or even a 10K) before a half marathon. Beginner runners—or those who are new to racing—can sign up for a ...

You’re probably more familiar with 5K races than 5-mile races. Many beginner runners target 5K (equivalent to 3.1 miles) as their first big goal, and parkrun, which gives a lot of people their first ...