Blue Bell Fun Run
Blue Bell Fun Run race day weather
Mild temps, mixed winds ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 64°F and rising to 66°F by race end, with humidity at 72%. Wind will be a factor with a mix of tailwinds and crosswinds, particularly affecting pacing in miles 1-6 and a headwind in mile 13. Adjust pacing strategies accordingly to account for the crosswinds and headwind, especially in the later miles.
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Blue Bell Fun Run route and elevation
The Blue Bell Fun Run course has about 611 ft (186 m) of climbing and 645 ft (197 m) of descent, a net drop of about 34 ft (10 m). It is hillier than 70% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 7, with 98 ft (30 m) of climbing and a 1.6% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 6 to 7.8: climbs about 105 ft (32 m).
- Miles 10.3 to 10.9: climbs about 65 ft (19 m).
- Miles 12.3 to 12.8: climbs about 70 ft (21 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:55 here (55 seconds 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 | 32 ft | 54 ft | 7:51 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 2 | 45 ft | 65 ft | 7:53 | 8:59 | 10:07 |
| 3 | 85 ft | 44 ft | 8:17 | 9:29 | 10:40 |
| 4 | 49 ft | 21 ft | 8:12 | 9:22 | 10:32 |
| 5 | 59 ft | 57 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 6 | 42 ft | 74 ft | 7:50 | 8:56 | 10:04 |
| 7 | 98 ft | 13 ft | 8:40 | 9:55 | 11:09 |
| 8 | 40 ft | 44 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 9 | 1 ft | 52 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 10 | 27 ft | 67 ft | 7:48 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 11 | 69 ft | 43 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:30 |
| 12 | 21 ft | 76 ft | 7:44 | 8:51 | 9:57 |
| 13 | 88 ft | 74 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 7 ft | 0:52 | 0:59 | 1:07 |
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About the Blue Bell Fun Run
The Blue Bell Fun Run is held each spring in Brenham, Texas, with a USATF-certified half marathon, 10K and 5K plus a Kids' Mile. The half marathon, added in 2018, has a limited field and starts at 7:00 AM. The 10K is known for its hills, and a new certified 10K course was introduced for 2026. Run For the Youth of Washington County organizes the race to fund youth programs in the county. Source
