Best of the West Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, rain likely
Mild 59°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Rain is likely — waterproof your phone and bib, and consider a disposable poncho for the corral. High humidity (89%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.
Pace Calculator
Enter a finish time to see what race day does to it.
Get forecast alerts for Best of the West Half Marathon
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
Get your personalized Best of the West Half Marathon race plan
A mile-by-mile breakdown of where your time goes, weather-adjusted splits, fueling timeline with aid stations, packing checklist, carb tracker, spectator guide, all built around your goal and race-day conditions.
Race Info
The Best of the West Half Marathon is a point-to-point run through West Branch State Park near Ravenna, Ohio, starting at the park beach on Marina Drive. It follows the marathon course around the eastern end of the lake and across the dam, then finishes at the marathon turnaround. The route is relatively flat and runs through the park's oak and hickory forest, and the finish party is back at the beach.
