The 2012 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships was held in Kavarna, Bulgaria on 6 October 2012.

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

[2][3][4] Complete results were published for the men's race,[5][6] for the women's race,[7][8] for men's team,[9][10] and for women's team.

[11][12] An unofficial count yields the participation of 146 athletes from 41 countries.

Although announced, athletes from  Switzerland did not show.