Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon
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Cool conditions, pacing key
Runners will face a cool start at 51°F, maintaining similar temperatures throughout the race, peaking at 52°F. Winds will be a light crosswind in certain segments, but a headwind will challenge runners during miles 9 and 11. With 61% humidity, an adjustment in pacing is advised, particularly on the rolling terrain, to conserve energy during climbs and descents.
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Race Info
The Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K runs through Monson, Massachusetts each fall. The half marathon climbs through rolling rural roads for roughly the first ten miles, then drops downhill through the final five kilometers to the finish. The race was founded in 1996 in memory of sisters Kelly Waldron and Kathy Waldron Perry, who died eight months apart from cancer, and proceeds now benefit Griffin's Friends, a Springfield-area nonprofit that supports children with cancer and their families.
