Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 64°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 20mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The Brookings Marathon's half marathon starts and finishes at Pioneer Park and follows the marathon course through the city's tree-lined neighborhoods, past Sexauer Park, across the South Dakota State University campus and around McCrory Gardens. The course is flat with gentle grades, and the one real hill, about 35 feet over 200 yards near mile 9, is its biggest climb. Half marathoners split from the marathon at about mile 10.5 and return through town to Pioneer Park. It is a USATF-certified course, held on the Saturday of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Friday, October 2

6:00 PM5K (3.1 mi)

Saturday, October 3

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

8:00 AMRelay (26.2 mi)

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Brookings Half Marathon?

The 2026 Brookings Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Brookings Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Brookings Half Marathon is 3 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Brookings Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 50°F with a 100% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 23 years of data

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50°F

L:47° H:53°

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2 of 23 yrs

Wind12mph

Dew39°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Brookings Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with afternoon rain. 2026	53°/59°	-	41°
2025 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2025	43°/49°	-	42°
2024 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	51°/63°	-	45°
2023 Brookings Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2023	58°/62°	-	57°
2022 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	45°/49°	-	34°
2021 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	52°/61°	-	49°
2020 Brookings Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2020	51°/54°	-	52°
2019 Brookings Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain. 2019	46°/55°	-	39°
2018 Brookings Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2018	46°/48°	-	45°
2017 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	62°/71°	-	43°
2016 Brookings Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2016	37°/43°	-	27°
2015 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	51°/66°	-	47°
2014 Brookings Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	45°/51°	-	37°
2013 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2013	41°/43°	-	26°
2012 Brookings Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	46°/57°	-	36°
2011 Brookings Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2011	39°/43°	-	33°
2010 Brookings Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	51°/64°	-	41°
2009 Brookings Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2009	38°/43°	-	26°
2008 Brookings Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2008	47°/48°	Light	45°
2007 Brookings Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	56°/61°	-	40°
2006 Brookings Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2006	43°/43°	-	36°
2005 Brookings Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2005	38°/38°	-	30°
2004 Brookings Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2004	45°/45°	Light	29°

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