The 2012 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships were held in Kavarna, Bulgaria on 6 October 2012.
Detailed reports on the event and an appraisal of the results were given.
Complete results were published for the men's, and the women's race, as well as the men's team, and the women's team.
An unofficial count yields the participation of 146 athletes from 41 countries. Although announced, athletes from did not show.