Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pace recommended
Runners will face temperatures starting at 37°F and peaking at 49°F, with a light wind from the SSW at 9 mph. Humidity is moderate at 61%, providing a comfortable atmosphere. With the potential for light rain, it's advisable to maintain a steady pace and stay hydrated, especially as temperatures rise in the later laps.
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Race Info
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.
