Helping Hands Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing
A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 74°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
The Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5K is held in the Muscle Shoals area of northwest Alabama, benefiting the Bank Independent Helping Hands Foundation. The race has run annually since 2023, previously starting in nearby Florence, and moves to Bank Independent's new Team Campus in Muscle Shoals for the 2026 edition. Half marathon finishers receive a commemorative medal, and 5K finishers receive a magnet.
