Runners will start in chilly 31°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 61°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Eisenhower Half Marathon

The Eisenhower Marathon Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in Abilene, Kansas, held on the Saturday of race weekend. Runners start from Old Abilene Town. The race's course information lists a mostly flat, paved layout with multiple out-and-back sections.

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Saturday, April 18

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

7:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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When is the 2026 Eisenhower Half Marathon?

The 2026 Eisenhower Half Marathon will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 31°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Eisenhower Half Marathon?

Over the 23 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2003 to 2026), it averaged 44°F at the start and 50°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2004 and 2022).

What was the hottest Eisenhower Half Marathon?

Of the 23 years on record, 2011 was the warmest, reaching 70°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2018, at 16°F.

What was the windiest Eisenhower Half Marathon?

Of the 23 years on record, 2004 was the windiest, with wind averaging 20 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2009, at 2 mph.

Eisenhower Half Marathon weather history

Based on 23 years of data

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47°F

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2 of 23 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew37°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	31°/42°	-	25°
2025 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	47°/49°	-	30°
2024 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2024	61°/68°	-	58°
2023 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	37°/50°	-	36°
2022 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	54°/55°	Light	43°
2021 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	53°/66°	-	47°
2019 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2019	57°/61°	-	51°
2018 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	16°/22°	-	10°
2017 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	56°/60°	-	46°
2016 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	35°/41°	-	18°
2015 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	49°/55°	-	38°
2014 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	61°/65°	-	59°
2013 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	32°/41°	-	32°
2012 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	60°/66°	-	61°
2011 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2011	59°/70°	-	60°
2010 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	54°/57°	-	38°
2009 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2009	31°/40°	-	32°
2008 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	39°/46°	-	36°
2007 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	20°/25°	-	10°
2006 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2006	35°/40°	-	29°
2005 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2005	35°/44°	-	26°
2004 Eisenhower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2004	64°/64°	Moderate	61°
2003 Eisenhower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2003	29°/31°	-	12°