Runners will face temperatures starting at 71°F and climbing to a peak of 92°F. Light winds from the SE will be negligible, with humidity at a comfortable 47%. Participants should adjust their pacing strategy early to accommodate the heat, ensuring adequate hydration as temperatures rise.

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About the Hell of a Half Marathon

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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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.

What is the weather usually like for the Hell of a Half Marathon?

Over the 10 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2016 to 2026), it averaged 67°F at the start and 78°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Hell of a Half Marathon?

Of the 10 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 83°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2021, at 64°F.

What was the windiest Hell of a Half Marathon?

Of the 10 years on record, 2019 was the windiest, with wind averaging 5 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 2 mph.

Hell of a Half Marathon weather history

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	71°/83°	-	57°
2025 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	66°/75°	-	57°
2024 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	72°/82°	-	62°
2023 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	65°/76°	-	60°
2022 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	68°/75°	-	62°
2021 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	64°/77°	-	53°
2019 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	65°/78°	-	55°
2018 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	69°/80°	-	59°
2017 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	65°/74°	-	61°
2016 Hell of a Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	66°/77°	-	55°

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