I decided it was time to put together a list of 21 Essentials of the Best Half Marathons. We all have seen the lists for the Best Half Marathons or the Best Half Marathons in the US. You know the lists that I’m talking about. The question is what characteristics, factors, or ways are we grading these Half Marathons. To me, this includes everything from the first search on Google or Facebook, packet pickup, hopping into your car after the race, and heading home. While I know that “The Best” is a matter of personal preference or experience, here is a list of the factors as a race director that I believe are important.