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The phrase "about a half marathon" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the distance of a race or event that is approximately the length of a half marathon, which is 13.1 miles or 21.1 kilometers.
Example: "I’ve been training for an upcoming race that is about a half marathon in distance."
Alternatives: "approximately a half marathon" or "roughly a half marathon".
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I'm wondering about a half marathon.
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He normally runs a half marathon in about 90 minutes.
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A year ago, she started training for a half marathon.
I did race a half marathon once though.
I love the slower burn of a 10k, a half marathon, a marathon.
"You have a technical trail for a half marathon, then a marathon on a path, then a road race.
Could you run a half marathon?
You don't have to run a half marathon.
And successfully complete a half marathon!
And successfully complete a half marathon!#2015goals.
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