Amish Country Half Marathon
Amish Country Half Marathon race day weather
Mild start, rain impacts pacing
Runners will face temperatures ranging from 63°F to 70°F, with high humidity at 91% and a moderate rain expected throughout. Light winds at 4 mph will not significantly affect performance but may create crosswinds in some sections. Adjust pacing strategy to account for slippery terrain and potential fatigue from humidity, especially during the climbs at miles 1 and 12.
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Amish Country Half Marathon route and elevation
The Amish Country Half Marathon course has about 1,006 ft (307 m) of climbing and 1,005 ft (306 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 97% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 6, with 197 ft (60 m) of climbing and a 3.4% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.2 to 1: climbs about 145 ft (44 m).
- Miles 4.4 to 5.9: climbs about 250 ft (77 m).
- Miles 11.5 to 12.3: climbs about 175 ft (53 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:48 here (3 minutes slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:03 here (3 minutes slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:19 here (4 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ft | 59 ft | 8:44 | 9:59 | 11:14 |
| 2 | 125 ft | 122 ft | 7:49 | 8:56 | 10:03 |
| 3 | 25 ft | 249 ft | 7:07 | 8:08 | 9:09 |
| 4 | 17 ft | 39 ft | 7:42 | 8:48 | 9:54 |
| 5 | 87 ft | 57 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:19 |
| 6 | 197 ft | 19 ft | 9:19 | 10:39 | 12:00 |
| 7 | 88 ft | 42 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:29 |
| 8 | 9 ft | 274 ft | 7:02 | 8:02 | 9:03 |
| 9 | 36 ft | 46 ft | 7:45 | 8:51 | 9:58 |
| 10 | 52 ft | 55 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 11 | 54 ft | 16 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 12 | 149 ft | 34 ft | 8:44 | 10:00 | 11:15 |
| 13 | 93 ft | 85 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| Last 0.1 | 3 ft | 5 ft | 0:52 | 0:59 | 1:07 |
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About the Amish Country Half Marathon
The Amish Country Half Marathon course is a unique, challenging route unlike most typical races. You’ll experience the gorgeous rolling hills, sprawling Amish countryside, and take in some of Ohio’s most beautiful farmland. Challenge your body and refresh your mind on the back roads of Holmes County, and enjoy hot buttered noodles at the finish! Source
