The 10th IAAF World Half Marathon Championships was held on 7 October 2001 in the city of Bristol, UK, and was run immediately before that year's Bristol Half Marathon.

A total of 200 athletes, 125 men and 75 women, from 52 countries took part.

Detailed reports on the event and an appraisal of the results were given.

[12][13] The participation of 200 athletes (125 men/75 women) from 52 countries is reported.

[5] Although announced, athletes from  Guinea and  Yemen did not show.