The 2026 Hell of a Half Marathon has concluded.

Hell of a Half Marathon

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Exeter, CA, USA · August 8, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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71°at start
96° high
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Dry

Warm start, big temp swing

A warm 71°F start means heat management is critical — consider dialing back your goal pace by 10-20 sec/mi. Temps will climb significantly to 96°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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Race Info

Hell of a Half Marathon is a half marathon and two-person relay in Exeter, California, in the southern San Joaquin Valley. The fully paved loop course starts and finishes at Exeter Veterans Memorial Park, passing through downtown Exeter before two roughly one-mile climbs on Rocky Hill and Rocky Hill Drive. The race is held in early August, supported by 12 aid stations.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Hell of a Half Marathon?

The 2026 Hell of a Half Marathon will be held on Saturday August 8, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Hell of a Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Hell of a Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Hell of a Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 105°F and a low of 71°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data
Avg Temp
75°F
L:67° H:82°
RunScore
4
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Rain Freq
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0 of 9 yrs
Wind4mph
Dew58°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
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66°/79°-
4
2024
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72°/86°-
3
2023
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65°/80°-
4
2022
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68°/80°-
4
2021
clear-day
64°/82°-
5
2019
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65°/83°-
4
2018
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69°/85°-
4
2017
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65°/81°-
4
2016
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66°/81°-
5