Fair on the Square Half Marathon
Fair on the Square Half Marathon race day weather
Warm, wet race ahead
Runners will face a warm and humid race, starting at 71°F and peaking at 78°F. With a consistent 7 mph headwind in Mile 6 and tailwinds in Miles 10-11 and 13-14, pacing adjustments are crucial. The moderate rain will lead to slippery conditions, so runners should prioritize grip and consider wearing water-resistant gear. Hydration will be vital, especially with humidity at 93%.
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Fair on the Square Half Marathon route and elevation
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon course has about 358 ft (109 m) of climbing and 354 ft (108 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 76% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 1, with 84 ft (26 m) of climbing and a 1.2% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.3 to 1.3: climbs about 70 ft (22 m).
- Miles 5.8 to 7.5: climbs about 60 ft (18 m).
- Miles 8.3 to 11.1: climbs about 100 ft (30 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:01 here (1 minute slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:16 here (1 minute 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 | 84 ft | 19 ft | 8:29 | 9:42 | 10:54 |
| 2 | 13 ft | 35 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:07 |
| 3 | 31 ft | 39 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 4 | 6 ft | 8 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 5 | 11 ft | 52 ft | 7:47 | 8:53 | 10:00 |
| 6 | 18 ft | 43 ft | 7:50 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 7 | 27 ft | 4 ft | 8:08 | 9:17 | 10:27 |
| 8 | 33 ft | 38 ft | 7:55 | 9:04 | 10:11 |
| 9 | 47 ft | 21 ft | 8:10 | 9:19 | 10:30 |
| 10 | 42 ft | 0 ft | 8:18 | 9:29 | 10:40 |
| 11 | 22 ft | 14 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 12 | 3 ft | 64 ft | 7:43 | 8:50 | 9:55 |
| 13 | 42 ft | 20 ft | 8:07 | 9:16 | 10:26 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 18 ft | 0:50 | 0:57 | 1:04 |
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About the Fair on the Square Half Marathon
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon and 5K start and finish on the Courthouse Square in downtown Danville, Indiana, with chip timing and water stations every 2 miles on the half marathon course. The race kicks off the annual Fair on the Square festival, which draws more than 100 local arts, crafts, and food vendor booths to the streets around the Hendricks County Courthouse. The half marathon starts at 8:00 AM and the 5K follows at 8:15 AM. Source
