HWS 222 runners from Binghamton University crossing the half marathon finish line with smiles and medals after completing their semester-long training journey

Grit, Growth, and 13.1 Miles: HWS 222 Takes on Their Half Marathon

Students in Binghamton University’s HWS 222 Marathon Training class just turned months of hard work into a 13.1-mile half marathon. Recognized as one of BU’s coolest classes, HWS 222 blends training plans, nutrition, and mental skills with real race-day experience. Here’s how the Fall 2025 crew did — and why this class sticks with people long after the semester ends.