May the Fourth Race Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, light winds, shifting tailwind
Runners will face a comfortable start at 53°F, dropping to a low of 41°F. With light winds at 6 mph and a headwind during the first seven miles, pacing adjustments may be necessary. After mile 7, a tailwind will provide relief, allowing for faster splits; however, runners should remain aware of potential gusts up to 20 mph, particularly during the crosswind in mile 14.
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Race Info
The May the Fourth Race is a Star Wars-themed half marathon, 10K, and 5K held each spring in Farmington, Utah. All three distances start and finish together at the Farmington Gymnasium in Farmington Regional Park and follow a flat, out-and-back route along the Legacy Parkway Trail System. The race begins in the early evening so most runners finish after dark. On Hill Events has run the race since at least 2019.
