Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, gradual warming
Runners will face a start temperature of 39°F, rising to 44°F by finish. With light winds peaking at 9 mph, conditions are generally calm. Humidity sits at 61%, and while rain is a slight possibility, it is unlikely to impact the race. Runners should consider a conservative start pace, as temperatures will gradually increase during the race.
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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.
