Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Chilly start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 39°F, gradually warming to 49°F by the finish. Wind speeds will be light at 9 mph with variable directions, likely feeling like a crosswind. With humidity at 61%, it's crucial to start conservatively and adjust pacing as temperatures rise in later laps. A throwaway layer may be beneficial during pre-race, as it feels as low as 33°F.
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The Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5K runs each December in Batesville, Arkansas, in memory of Garrett Yeager. Both distances start in the Eagle Mountain neighborhood. The half marathon continues to Lyon College, where runners cover a three-quarter-mile trail section, then returns to Eagle Mountain on country roads and the main highway. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Independence County and New Hope Refuge.
