Christmas in July Half Marathon Richland
Christmas in July Half Marathon Richland race day weather
Warm day, adjust pace early
Runners will face temperatures starting at 74°F and rising to 80°F by the finish. With light winds from the WSW averaging 8 mph, conditions remain favorable but slightly challenging due to humidity at 29%. As the temperature climbs, adjusting pace early will be crucial to conserve energy for later laps.
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Christmas in July Half Marathon Richland route and elevation
The Christmas in July Half Marathon Richland course has about 466 ft (142 m) of climbing and 466 ft (142 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 61% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 9, with 74 ft (23 m) of climbing.
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:20 here (20 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:20 here (20 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:25 here (25 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 | 37 ft | 39 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 2 | 55 ft | 43 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 3 | 42 ft | 63 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:10 |
| 4 | 54 ft | 34 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:28 |
| 5 | 56 ft | 74 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 6 | 39 ft | 27 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| 7 | 40 ft | 40 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 8 | 26 ft | 36 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 9 | 74 ft | 55 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 10 | 35 ft | 46 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 11 | 42 ft | 51 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 12 | 60 ft | 52 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 13 | 37 ft | 42 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| Last 0.1 | 5 ft | 2 ft | 0:55 | 1:03 | 1:11 |
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About the Christmas in July Half Marathon Richland
The Christmas in July Half Marathon is run each July at Leslie Groves Park on the Columbia River in Richland, Washington, alongside a 10K and a 5K. The half marathon starts and finishes at the park and follows the paved river trail, a flat course. Finishers receive a custom medal and a race shirt, and runners are invited to come in Christmas gear.