Happy Holidays Half Merrython
Happy Holidays Half Merrython race day weather
Cool temps, breezy conditions
Runners will face a steady temperature from 40°F at the start to 41°F at the finish, with a noticeable wind from the W at 19 mph, creating a challenging headwind in Miles 6 and 11-13. Humidity is moderate at 69%, so hydration will be key. With crosswinds and variable tailwinds throughout, runners should adjust their pace accordingly to maximize efficiency during the tailwind sections, particularly in Miles 2-3 and 8.
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Happy Holidays Half Merrython route and elevation
The Happy Holidays Half Merrython course has about 595 ft (181 m) of climbing and 595 ft (181 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 52% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 2, with 81 ft (25 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.6 to 2.3: climbs about 70 ft (22 m).
- Miles 3.5 to 4.8: climbs about 70 ft (21 m).
- Miles 10.3 to 10.8: climbs about 75 ft (22 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:25 here (25 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:30 here (30 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:30 here (30 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 | 28 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 2 | 81 ft | 40 ft | 8:19 | 9:31 | 10:41 |
| 3 | 42 ft | 70 ft | 7:51 | 8:59 | 10:07 |
| 4 | 34 ft | 27 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 5 | 52 ft | 44 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 6 | 47 ft | 55 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 7 | 81 ft | 68 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 8 | 46 ft | 58 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 9 | 51 ft | 47 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 10 | 27 ft | 37 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 11 | 70 ft | 40 ft | 8:14 | 9:25 | 10:35 |
| 12 | 40 ft | 85 ft | 7:48 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 13 | 28 ft | 32 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 2 ft | 0:53 | 1:01 | 1:08 |
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About the Happy Holidays Half Merrython
The Happy Holidays Half Merrython is a holiday-themed half marathon and 5K held each December at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The USATF-certified half marathon runs along the Cape Ann coastline with ocean views and finishes back at the beach. YuKanRun organizes the race, and runners finish to pizza, holiday treats and a post-race brew.
