Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon

Hernando, MS, USA · October 10, 2026

60°·77° high·Light·Dry

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60°at start

78° high

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Runners will face temperatures starting at 60°F and rising to 78°F by the finish. With average humidity at 68% and a light 6 mph breeze from the S, hydration will be crucial. Adjust pacing strategies to account for the warming conditions and consider starting conservatively to ensure endurance throughout the race.

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The Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon is an annual road race held on the historic town square in Hernando, Mississippi. First run in 2009 as a 10K-only event, it added a half marathon distance in 2025. The course passes through Hernando's historic districts and by the 1925 Hernando Water Tower, a Mississippi Landmark. Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5's Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

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When is the 2026 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon?

The 2026 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 78°F and a low of 58°F with a 8% chance of rain.

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Based on 5 years of data

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77°F

L:58° H:77°

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	58°/79°	-	56°
2024 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	58°/84°	-	55°
2023 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2023	55°/68°	-	45°
2022 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	51°/69°	-	40°
2021 Hernando Water Tower Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	66°/86°	-	64°

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