Independence Rhode Race
Independence Rhode Race race day weather
Warm start, adjust for humidity
Runners will face a steady 67°F throughout the race with high humidity at 86%. A SW wind at 11 mph will provide a tailwind in Mile 1 but transition to headwinds in Miles 5 and 8-10, which may slow pace. Given the warm and humid conditions, it's advisable for runners to start conservatively and focus on hydration to maintain performance.
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Independence Rhode Race route and elevation
The Independence Rhode Race course has about 633 ft (193 m) of climbing and 631 ft (192 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 58% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 10, with 102 ft (31 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 8.5 to 8.8: climbs about 85 ft (26 m).
- Miles 9.3 to 9.7: climbs about 100 ft (30 m).
- Miles 10.1 to 10.3: climbs about 65 ft (20 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:30 here (30 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:35 here (35 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:40 here (40 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 | 43 ft | 19 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:29 |
| 2 | 39 ft | 62 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 3 | 46 ft | 10 ft | 8:16 | 9:27 | 10:37 |
| 4 | 74 ft | 52 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:29 |
| 5 | 38 ft | 57 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 6 | 15 ft | 38 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 7 | 45 ft | 31 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 8 | 40 ft | 49 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 9 | 84 ft | 60 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:29 |
| 10 | 102 ft | 117 ft | 7:55 | 9:02 | 10:11 |
| 11 | 75 ft | 86 ft | 7:55 | 9:04 | 10:11 |
| 12 | 51 ft | 75 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:07 |
| 13 | 28 ft | 21 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 6 ft | 0:52 | 1:00 | 1:07 |
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About the Independence Rhode Race
The Independence Rhode Race is a half marathon held in Bristol, Rhode Island, in partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. The loop course starts and finishes at Independence Park on Thames Street, passing historic homes, the town common, and the Herreshoff Marine Museum before continuing along the coastline and through Roger Williams University. A 2-person relay and a virtual half marathon option are also offered.
