2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Host cityUnited Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom
Nations49
Athletes174
Events2
Dates26 March 2016
Race length21.0975 km
(13.1 mi)

The 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships took place on 26 March 2016 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.[1] It was the 22nd edition of the event and the 4th in the United Kingdom alone.[2]

In conjunction with the men's elite race, an open half marathon was held on the same course for 16,000 competitors.[3]

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  3. ^ "An incredible day for all at the IAAF/Cardiff University World Half Marathon Championships 2016". Cardiff World Marathon 2016. 2016-03-26. Archived from the original on 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2016-03-28.