Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon
Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon race day weather
Cool conditions, adjust for wind
Runners will face temperatures starting at 53°F and rising to 59°F by race end. With a light crosswind in the first nine miles shifting to headwinds in the final stretches, pacing adjustments will be crucial. Humidity is moderate at 64%, but runners should remain mindful of hydration as they navigate the gently rolling course. A conservative approach may be wise, particularly during the headwind segments.
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Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon route and elevation
The Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon course has about 414 ft (126 m) of climbing and 449 ft (137 m) of descent, a net drop of about 35 ft (11 m). It is hillier than 67% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 2, with 104 ft (32 m) of climbing and a 1% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.7 to 1.2: climbs about 85 ft (26 m).
- Miles 4.4 to 5.1: climbs about 85 ft (26 m).
- Miles 9.7 to 10.2: climbs about 75 ft (23 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:40 here (40 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:50 here (50 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ft | 48 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 2 | 104 ft | 51 ft | 8:25 | 9:37 | 10:49 |
| 3 | 21 ft | 80 ft | 7:44 | 8:50 | 9:56 |
| 4 | 25 ft | 35 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 5 | 85 ft | 10 ft | 8:36 | 9:49 | 11:03 |
| 6 | 58 ft | 78 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| 7 | 15 ft | 60 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 8 | 22 ft | 16 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 9 | 19 ft | 21 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 10 | 60 ft | 19 ft | 8:18 | 9:29 | 10:40 |
| 11 | 55 ft | 74 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| 12 | 29 ft | 36 ft | 7:56 | 9:03 | 10:12 |
| 13 | 28 ft | 61 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 1 ft | 0:53 | 1:01 | 1:08 |
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About the Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon
The Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon is a road race in Howey-in-the-Hills, Lake County, Florida, held on a Saturday in February with a 10K and 5K the same morning. The course starts near Little Lake Harris, passes the historic Howey Mansion, and continues through Mission Resort & Club and the Las Colinas neighborhood over rolling hills. The finish is lakeside, across the street from the start parking at the Lake County Resource Center. FloDash Events of Clermont, Florida organizes the race.
