Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival

Cumberland, MD, USA · August 30, 2026

64°·84° high·Light·Dry

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64°at start

85° high

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Runners will face a warm start at 64°F, rising to a hot 85°F by the finish. With humidity at 70% and a dew point of 64°F, hydration will be crucial. Pace adjustments are recommended as temperatures rise, particularly in the later stages of the race.

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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival starts and finishes near the Canal Place stage in downtown Cumberland, Maryland, run as an out-and-back along the C&O Canal towpath area. The race began in 2015 as a fundraiser for the Allegany County Animal Shelter and ran five straight years before a four-year pandemic hiatus. It returned in 2024 as a 25K and 5K, then settled into its current half marathon and 5K format in 2025. All entry fees go to the shelter.

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When is the 2026 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival?

The 2026 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival will be held on Sunday August 30, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival?

The forecast calls for a high of 86°F and a low of 63°F with a 4% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data

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80°F

L:66° H:81°

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20%

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Dew59°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	56°/72°	-	45°
2024 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2024	66°/67°	-	63°
2019 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	69°/93°	-	68°
2016 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	73°/82°	Light	72°
2015 Howard's Half Marathon Run Festival Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	68°/91°	-	60°

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