The Notre Dame Holy Half

About This Event:

Currently in its 20th year, the Holy Half Marathon is one of the largest student-organized events at the University of Notre Dame. 1,700 runners participate annually, coming from the Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College and Holy Cross College campuses, the South Bend community, and the Irish fanbase and alumni network nationwide.

The Holy Half has truly become one of the greatest traditions at the University of Notre Dame. Runners take pride not only in training for and completing a 13.1-mile race, but also in making a difference to South Bend on behalf of the University.

The Holy Half will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Both half marathon (13.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) races are available. The course runs along the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame passing iconic attractions including the Golden Dome, Grotto, Touchdown Jesus mural, and lakes. There is a strict cap of 1,600 runners.

Event Times:

• The half marathon will begin at 8 am.
• The 10K will begin at 8:15 am.
• The start/finish line is at the Stepan Center, located on the northeast corner of campus.

Timing and Scoring:

Mac's Sports Timing will be timing and scoring the The Notre Dame Holy Half.   Results will be available during the event and posted online immediately after the event