Team Milk Launches Virtual Half Marathon to Bring More Women Into Running

August 17, 2026

Runners nationwide can complete 13.1 miles on their own terms from September 30 through October 14, 2026

August 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –  Team Milk, the group behind Every Woman’s Marathon, today announced the launch of their Virtual Half Marathon. This event is designed to welcome more women into distance running through a flexible, community-driven experience.

“Team Milk’s Virtual Half Marathon is about making distance running feel more attainable for more women,” said Miranda Abney, MilkPEP VP of Consumer Marketing. “For some, this may be a step toward Every Woman’s Marathon. For others, it may be their first time logging 13.1 miles. No matter where they start Team Milk is proud to support women with the community, training guidance and recovery resources to help accomplish their goals.”

The virtual format allows participants to complete the distance at their own pace and on their own schedule during the two-week race window from September 30 through October 14, 2026. Participants make their own course and can record their run(s) via COROS, Strava, Garmin or any GPS-enabled app. After completing 13.1 miles, runners can go online to receive official results and a downloadable Team Milk Virtual Half Marathon medal.

Team Milk continues to offer approachable guidance on half and full marathon distances through expert-led training guides on EveryWomansMarathon.com. “A glass of dairy milk delivers a nutrient and hydration package built for runners, with high-quality protein to support lean muscle development, B vitamins to support sustained energy, plus electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium that runners lose through sweat,” said Roxana Ehsani MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Board Certified Sports Dietitian. “Chocolate milk also offers a 3:1 carb-to-protein ratio to help runners rehydrate, rebuild and repair muscle after a run or training session.”

Virtual Half registration opened for Team Milk members on Monday, August 17 at 12:00am ET with a 15% early access discount and opens to the public on Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 a.m. ET at EveryWomansMarathon.com/Virtual-Half. Registration is $30 for the virtual race and $50 for registration with Team Milk Virtual Half Marathon T-shirt, available to the U.S. based participants. The first 30 runners who register will also receive access to an exclusive expert-led virtual training and Q&A session with Every Woman’s Marathon Run Coach Alysha Flynn.

Team Milk members who join the virtual race can enter to be one of the three lucky winners who will receive a partner prize bundle featuring products from Every Woman’s Marathon Official Partners, including standout items from women-owned brands.

For more information and to register, visit EveryWomansMarathon.com. Follow @EveryWomansMarathon for updates, training support and Team Milk community moments.

About the Milk Processor Education Program

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), based in Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk companies and is dedicated to educating consumers and increasing the consumption of fluid milk. For more information, visit MilkPEP.org.